Phil Krinkie

Philip B. Krinkie (born February 3, 1950) is an American politician from the state of Minnesota. He is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, from 1991 to 2006, and was a candidate for Minnesota's 6th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives in 2014 when it was vacated by Michele Bachmann.[1][2]

Philip Krinkie
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 53A district
In office
1991–2006
Personal details
Born (1950-02-03) February 3, 1950
Maplewood, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Ramsey
Children1
Residence(s)Shoreview, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materCoe College
Occupationbusinessman

Krinkie is from Shoreview, Minnesota. He owns a heating and air-conditioning business and is a member of the board of trustees for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.[2] He served as the president of the Taxpayers League of Minnesota, until he resigned to run for Congress.[3]

Born in Maplewood, Minnesota, Krinkie went to Minnehaha Academy High School. He then received his bachelor's degree from Coe College in 1975.[4]

References

  1. Henry, Devin (July 22, 2013). "Phil Krinkie joins 6th District race". MinnPost. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  2. Ashenmacherwashenmacher, Will (July 20, 2013). "Phil Krinkie joins GOP race to succeed Bachmann". TwinCities.com. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  3. Henry, Devin (September 16, 2013). "Newspaper publisher Ted Lillie named new Taxpayers League president". MinnPost. Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  4. Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Philip B. "Phil" Krinkie


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