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. He was unseated by Democrat Jim Vickerman 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 byJim Vickerman
Personal details
Born(1938-03-26)March 26, 1938
Alexandria, Minnesota
Died(1989-09-28)September 28, 1989
Storden, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican Party of Minnesota
Spouse(s)Rosemary
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
OccupationLegislator, 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 on various subcommittees relevant to each.[1]

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

Election results: 1982-1986
1986 Minnesota Senate District 28 Election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Doran Isackson (Inc.) 10,166 42.70%
Democratic Jim Vickerman 12,986 54.85%
1982 Minnesota Senate District 28 Election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Doran Isackson 13,640 50.86%
Democratic Bob Moritz 12,347 46.04%

References
  1. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=10272
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 11, 2010. Retrieved 2009-02-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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