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SEIFERT ELECTED HOUSE MINORITY LEADER

Veteran lawmaker takes helm of 49-member House Republican Caucus

SAINT PAUL - (November 18, 2006) - The Minnesota House of Representatives Republican Caucus today elected Representative Marty Seifert as Minority Leader.

Seifert, who has served as the majority whip in the Minnesota House since 2001, will lead the 49-member Republican Caucus. His experienced leadership, work ethic, rural values, oratory skills, and knowledge of House rules and parliamentary procedure elevated Seifert over four other candidates.

"I am honored to be elected Minority Leader for the Minnesota House of Representatives," said Representative Marty Seifert. "My election as minority leader provides the necessary balanced leadership in the Minnesota House. I am thrilled to lead this group of men and women, and look forward to working with Governor Pawlenty and my colleagues across the aisle on moving Minnesota forward in a positive direction."

Seifert said his priorities for the legislative session include providing permanent property tax relief, cutting government waste, promoting a quality education and strengthening the state economy.

"House Republicans are united and stand ready to deliver tax relief, quality education and a stronger economy for Minnesota," Seifert said.

Seifert was recently re-elected to his sixth term. He represents District 21A in southwestern Minnesota which includes all or parts of Lyon and Redwood counties. In addition to serving as majority whip, Seifert has chaired the state government finance committee and served on the education, ways and means and government operations committees.

Seifert received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Southwest Minnesota State University, and is an admissions counselor at his alma mater. He is a lifelong resident of southwestern Minnesota. He currently resides in Marshall with his wife Traci and their two children.

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