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==Early life, education, and career==
==Early life, education, and career==
Gazelka attended Roosevelt High School in [[Virginia, Minnesota]], then went on to [[Oral Roberts University]] in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], earning his [[bachelor of science|B.S.]] in Business Management. He worked in various capacities with [[State Farm Insurance]] through the years as an agent, a manager and a field executive. Active in his community, he has served as president of the local [[Chamber of Commerce]], president of the local [[Kiwanis Club]], a school board chairman, a youth basketball coach, and a volunteer for [[Teen Challenge]] and [[Habitat for Humanity]].<ref>http://gazelkaforsenate.com/About_Paul.htm</ref> He is the owner of Paul Gazelka Insurance Agency.<ref name="state.mn.us">{{cite web|url=http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=12263|title=Gazelka, Paul - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present|website=www.leg.state.mn.us}}</ref>
Gazelka attended Roosevelt High School in [[Virginia, Minnesota]], then went on to [[Oral Roberts University]] in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], earning his [[bachelor of science|B.S.]] in Business Management. He worked in various capacities with [[State Farm Insurance]] through the years as an agent, a manager and a field executive. Active in his community, he has served as president of the local [[Chamber of Commerce]], president of the local [[Kiwanis Club]], a school board chairman, a youth basketball coach, and a volunteer for [[Teen Challenge]] and [[Habitat for Humanity]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gazelkaforsenate.com/About_Paul.htm |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-02-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711080252/http://gazelkaforsenate.com/About_Paul.htm |archivedate=2011-07-11 |df= }}</ref> He is the owner of Paul Gazelka Insurance Agency.<ref name="state.mn.us">{{cite web|url=http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=12263|title=Gazelka, Paul - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present|website=www.leg.state.mn.us}}</ref>


==Minnesota House of Representatives==
==Minnesota House of Representatives==
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==Minnesota Senate==
==Minnesota Senate==
Gazelka was elected to the Senate in 2010 after winning an August primary election over incumbent Republican Senator [[Paul Koering]] and the November general election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/members/member_bio.php?leg_id=12263|title=Senator Paul E. Gazelka (R) District 09|website=www.senate.leg.state.mn.us}}</ref><ref>http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20100810/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&LD=12</ref> Following redistricting, Gazelka was placed in Senate District 9. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2012, defeating Democrat [[Al Doty]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Gazelka, Kresha head to DFL-controlled legislature|url=http://mcrecord.com/archives/520362/gazelka-kresha-head-to-dfl-controlled-legislature/|newspaper=Morrison County Record|date=November 9, 2012}}</ref> Gazelka was elected by his caucus to be [[Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate|majority leader]] after the Republicans regained a majority following the [[Minnesota Senate election, 2016|2016 election]].
Gazelka was elected to the Senate in 2010 after winning an August primary election over incumbent Republican Senator [[Paul Koering]] and the November general election.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.senate.leg.state.mn.us/members/member_bio.php?leg_id=12263|title=Senator Paul E. Gazelka (R) District 09|website=www.senate.leg.state.mn.us}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20100810/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&LD=12 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-02-25 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328111555/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/20100810/ElecRslts.asp?M=LG&LD=12 |archivedate=2012-03-28 |df= }}</ref> Following redistricting, Gazelka was placed in Senate District 9. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2012, defeating Democrat [[Al Doty]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Gazelka, Kresha head to DFL-controlled legislature|url=http://mcrecord.com/archives/520362/gazelka-kresha-head-to-dfl-controlled-legislature/|newspaper=Morrison County Record|date=November 9, 2012}}</ref> Gazelka was elected by his caucus to be [[Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate|majority leader]] after the Republicans regained a majority following the [[Minnesota Senate election, 2016|2016 election]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 01:48, 7 October 2017

Paul Gazelka
Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byTom Bakk
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 9th district
12th (2011–2013)
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 4, 2011
Preceded byPaul Koering
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 12A district
In office
January 4, 2005 – January 2, 2007
Preceded byDale Walz
Succeeded byJohn Ward
Personal details
BornOctober 1959 (age 64)
Political partyRepublican Party of Minnesota
SpouseMaralee
Children5
ResidenceNisswa, Minnesota
Alma materOral Roberts University
Professioninsurance agent

Paul E. Gazelka (born October 1959) is a Minnesota politician and the majority leader of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 9, which includes all or portions of Cass, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties in the north central part of the state.

Early life, education, and career

Gazelka attended Roosevelt High School in Virginia, Minnesota, then went on to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, earning his B.S. in Business Management. He worked in various capacities with State Farm Insurance through the years as an agent, a manager and a field executive. Active in his community, he has served as president of the local Chamber of Commerce, president of the local Kiwanis Club, a school board chairman, a youth basketball coach, and a volunteer for Teen Challenge and Habitat for Humanity.[1] He is the owner of Paul Gazelka Insurance Agency.[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Gazelka previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005–2007, representing House District 12A, which included portions of Crow Wing County, including the city of Brainerd. During his term, he served on and was vice chair of the House's Commerce and Financial Institutions Committee, and also served on the Jobs and Economic Opportunity Policy Finance Committee, the Transportation Committee, and the Commerce and Financial Institutions Subcommittee for the Tourism Division.[2]

Minnesota Senate

Gazelka was elected to the Senate in 2010 after winning an August primary election over incumbent Republican Senator Paul Koering and the November general election.[3][4] Following redistricting, Gazelka was placed in Senate District 9. He was re-elected to the Senate in 2012, defeating Democrat Al Doty.[5] Gazelka was elected by his caucus to be majority leader after the Republicans regained a majority following the 2016 election.

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-02-25. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ a b "Gazelka, Paul - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.
  3. ^ "Senator Paul E. Gazelka (R) District 09". www.senate.leg.state.mn.us.
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2011-02-25. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Gazelka, Kresha head to DFL-controlled legislature". Morrison County Record. November 9, 2012.
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