Paul Marquart

Paul Marquart
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 4B district 9B (2001–2013)
In office January 3, 2001 – January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Bob Westfall
Succeeded by	Jim Joy
Personal details
Born	(1957-01-09) January 9, 1957 (age 67) Fargo, North Dakota
Political party	Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse	Colleen
Children	2
Residence	Dilworth, Minnesota
Alma mater	North Dakota State College of Science University of North Dakota Tri-College University
Profession	Educator, legislator

Paul Marquart (born January 9, 1957) is a Minnesota politician serving as state commissioner for the Department of Revenue. A former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives,^[1] he represented District 4B, which included parts of Becker, Clay, and Norman counties in the northwestern part of the state. He is also a teacher.^[2]

Marquart was first elected to the House in 2000 and reelected consistently until he retired in 2022.

Marquart graduated from Fargo North High School in Fargo, North Dakota, then went on to North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton, receiving his A.A., and to the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, earning his B.A. in journalism in 1980 and his B.S. in social studies education in 1981. He earned his M.S. in education administration from Tri-College University in 1985. He has been a teacher in the Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton School District since 1984.^[2][3]

Marquart was a member of the Dilworth City Council from 1988 to 1989 and the city's mayor from 1990 to 2000.^[3]

References

External links

• Paul Marquart at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
• Rep. Marquart Web Page
• Minnesota Public Radio Votetracker: Rep. Paul Marquart
• Project Votesmart - Rep. Paul Marquart Profile