Tony Lourey
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 11th district 8th (2007–2013) |
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Assumed office January 3, 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Becky Lourey |
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August 15, 1967 Kerrick, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Marlana |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Kerrick, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | farmer, legislator |
Tony Lourey (born August 15, 1967) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 11, which includes portions of Carlton, Kanabec, Pine and St. Louis counties in the northeastern part of the state.
Lourey received a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, and is currently attending Hamline University School of Law. Prior to his election to the Senate, he was a township supervisor in Kerrick.
Lourey was first elected in 2006, and was re-elected in 2010 and 2012, succeeding his mother, Becky Lourey, who opted not to seek re-election after serving in the legislature since 1991.
He and his wife, Marlana, have three children. They are the owners of the Askov American newspaper, which was founded by former legislator and governor Hjalmar Petersen.
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