Chris Tjornhom | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 40A | |
| In office January 8, 1985 – January 7, 1991 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopher M. Tjornhom March 18, 1959 Richfield, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 29, 2012 (aged 53) Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Northwestern College |
Christopher M. "Chris" Tjornhom (March 18, 1959 – May 29, 2012) was an American businessman, activist, and politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Early life and education
Tjornhom was born and raised in Richfield, Minnesota. Tjornhom studied business administration and social science at Northwestern College.[1]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Tjornhom worked as a painting contractor in Richfield, Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 40A from 1985 to 1990 as a Republican. Tjornhom was also a member of the Independent-Republican Party. After leaving the House of Representatives, Tjornhom served as chair of the Carver County Republican Party.[2]
Personal life
Tjornhom and his wife, Bethany, had three children. He died in his sleep at his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota.[3][4]
Notes
- ^ "Tjornhom, Christopher M. "Chris" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ "Republican activist Chris Tjornhom dies". SWNewsMedia.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past and Present-Chistopher Tjornhom
- ^ Christopher "Chris" Tjornhom-obituary
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