Christopher Tjornhom

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.

Chris Tjornhom
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.
DiedMay 29, 2012 (aged 53)
Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationNorthwestern College

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
  1. "Tjornhom, Christopher M. "Chris" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  2. "Republican activist Chris Tjornhom dies". SWNewsMedia.com. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  3. Minnesota Legislators: Past and Present-Chistopher Tjornhom
  4. Christopher "Chris" Tjornhom-obituary


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