Doran Isackson

Doran L. Isackson (March 26, 1938 – September 28, 1989) was a Republican politician from Minnesota and a Minnesota State Senator. Elected in 1982, Isackson served one term from 1983 to 1987. Democrat Jim Vickerman unseated him in the wave of DFL victories that swept southwestern Minnesota in the DFL "Firestorm" of 1986.[1]

Doran Isackson
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 28th district
In office January 4, 1983 – January 5, 1987
Succeeded by	Jim Vickerman
Personal details
Born	(1938-03-26)March 26, 1938 Alexandria, Minnesota
Died	(1989-09-28)September 28, 1989 Storden, Minnesota
Political party	Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse	Rosemary
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Minnesota
Occupation	Legislator, Farmer

From the town of Storden, Isackson represented the old District 28 (most of which is in the current District 22), which included all or portions of Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Redwood and Watonwan counties. A farmer by profession, Isackson grew up in Douglas County, graduated from Alexandria High School in 1956, and was a 1960 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a degree in agricultural education.[1] While at the university, he was a member of the Department of Animal Science's 1958 Poultry Judging Team.[2]

Isackson's legislative concerns in office included agriculture, business climate, jobs, the economy, workers' compensation, education, and transportation. He served on the Minnesota Senate's Agriculture & Natural Resources, Local & Urban Government, Public Utilities & State Regulated Industries, and Veterans & General Legislation committees and various subcommittees relevant to each.[1]

Isackson died unexpectedly at his home in Storden on September 28, 1989.