Marquart, Paul
House 2001-2012 (District 9B); House 2013-2022 (District 4B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Becker, Clay, Norman, Otter Tail, Traverse, Wilkin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
1/9/1957
Birth Place:
Fargo, North Dakota
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Dilworth
Occupation (when first elected):
Educator; Social Studies Teacher, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District
EDUCATION
Fargo North High School, North Dakota; Secondary; Graduate
North Dakota State College of Science; A.A.;
University of North Dakota; B.A.; Journalism, 1980
University of North Dakota; B.S.; Social Studies Education, 1981
Tri-College University, Moorhead; M.S.; Education Administration, 1985
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Dilworth, Minnesota (City Council);
1988 to 1989
[Elected]
Municipal Mayor:
Dilworth, Minnesota (City Mayor);
1990 to 2000
[Elected]
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Department of Revenue (Commissioner, Appointed by Governor Tim Walz);
2023 to ?
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Colleen
Children:
Two children: Lindsey and Ashley (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He served as a wrestling coach at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton High School.
He announced he would not seek reelection in 2022.
Religion provided by the Natural Resources Defense Council's State Directories 2005 and Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/3/2020
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Norman
Occupation: Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/6/2018
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/8/2019 to 1/4/2021
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Norman
Occupation: Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Leadership Position:
Speaker Pro Tempore
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Norman
Occupation: Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2017 1st Sp.S. - Author
Leadership Position:
Deputy Minority Leader
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/4/2014
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Norman
Occupation: Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2015 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Agriculture Policy
Minutes
-
Education Finance
Minutes
-
Taxes: Property Tax & Local Government Finance Division
Minutes
Leadership Position:
Deputy Minority Leader
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Norman
Occupation: Teacher, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (DGF) School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body: House
District: 09B
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Traverse, Wilkin
Occupation: Teacher, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (DGF) School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body: House
District: 09B
Elected: 11/4/2008
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Traverse, Wilkin
Occupation: Teacher, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (DGF) School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2010 2nd Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Finance: K-12 Education Finance Division
Minutes
-
State and Local Government Operations Reform, Technology and Elections
Minutes
-
Taxes
Minutes
-
Taxes: Property and Local Sales Tax Division (Chair)
Minutes
Body: House
District: 09B
Elected: 11/7/2006
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Traverse, Wilkin
Occupation: Teacher, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (DGF) School
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2007 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division: K-12 Finance Division
Minutes
-
Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
Minutes
-
Taxes
Minutes
-
Taxes: Property Tax Relief and Local Sales Tax Division (Chair)
Minutes
Body: House
District: 09B
Elected: 11/2/2004
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Traverse, Wilkin
Occupation: Educator, Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Body: House
District: 09B
Elected: 11/5/2002
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Traverse, Wilkin
Occupation: Educator, Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2003 1st Sp.S. - Author
Body: House
District: 09B
Elected: 11/7/2000
Residence: Dilworth
Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
Counties Represented:
Becker, Clay, Otter Tail, Wilkin
Occupation: Educator; Social Studies Teacher, Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2001 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development
Minutes
-
Education Policy
Minutes
-
Higher Education Finance
Minutes