Newman, Scott J.
House 2004-2006 (District 18A); Senate 2011-2012 (District 18); Senate 2013-2022 (District 18)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
1/14/1947
Birth Place:
Hutchinson, Minnesota
Birth County:
McLeod
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Hutchinson
Occupation (when first elected):
Attorney
EDUCATION
Hutchinson High School; Secondary; 1965
Minnesota State University, Mankato; B.A.; History and Political Science, Geology minor, 1969
William Mitchell College of Law; J.D.; 1973
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Government:
Hennepin County, Minnesota (Deputy Sheriff);
[Dates Unknown]
State Public Defender/Office:
Minnesota (Public Defender);
[Dates Unknown]
Judge:
Minnesota (Administrative Law Judge, Part-Time);
2008 to 20??
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ginny (married around 1974)
Children:
Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special legislative concerns: transportation
He ran unsuccessfully as the Republican party endorsed candidate for the 1st Judicial District Court Judge in the 2006 election.
He successfully sought the Republican Party endorsement to run for Minnesota Attorney General in the 2014 election. He won the primary election, but lost the general election.
He announced he would not seek reelection in 2022.
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/3/2020
Residence: Hutchinson
Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023
Counties Represented:
McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Wright
Occupation: Not listed
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
[He was a member in 2022 only.]
-
Education Finance and Policy
-
Local Government Policy
-
Rules and Administration
-
Rules and Administration: Subcommittee on Litigation Expenses (Chair)
-
Transportation Finance and Policy (Chair)
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Hutchinson
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/4/2021
Counties Represented:
McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Wright
Occupation: None listed
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
-
Finance
-
Rules and Administration
-
State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
-
Transportation Finance and Policy (Chair)
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Hutchinson
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/4/2021
Counties Represented:
McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Wright
Occupation: None Listed
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
-
Finance
-
Rules and Administration
-
Rules and Administration: Subcommittee on Litigation (Chair)
-
State Government Finance and Policy and Elections
-
Transportation Finance and Policy (Chair)
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Hutchinson
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented:
McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Wright
Occupation: None Listed
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
-
Finance
-
Finance: Judiciary Budget Division
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Finance: Transportation and Public Safety Budget Division
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Judiciary
-
Rules and Administration
-
Rules and Administration: Litigation Expenses Subcommittee
-
Rules and Administration: Permanent and Joint Rules Subcommittee
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Transportation and Public Safety
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Hutchinson
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented:
McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, Wright
Occupation: None Listed
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Capital Investment
-
Finance
-
Rules and Administration
-
Rules and Administration: Elections
-
Rules and Administration: Subcommittee on Litigation Expenses
Body: Senate
District: 18
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Hutchinson
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented:
McLeod, Meeker, Wright
Occupation: None Listed
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Finance
-
Health and Human Services
-
Judiciary and Public Safety
Body: House
District: 18A
Elected: 11/2/2004
Residence: Hutchinson
Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
Counties Represented:
McLeod, Meeker
Occupation: Attorney
Party:
Republican
Special Session Bills Authored: 2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
Body: House
District: 18A
Elected: 12/30/2003
Residence: Hutchinson
Term of Office: 1/8/2004 to 1/3/2005
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
McLeod, Meeker
Occupation: Attorney
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Education Finance
Minutes
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Education Policy
Minutes
-
Governmental Operations and Veterans Affairs Policy
Minutes
-
State Government Finance
Minutes
Session Notes:
He won the seat vacated by Tony Kielkucki.
Articles & Books About
Jones, Jeremy. "A View from the Inside: Former State Sen. Scott Newman Looks Back on Political Career." Hutchinson Leader, February 15, 2023.
Voth, Irene. "Lawyer, Legislator... Judge? Newman Stepping Down after Four Years in the House." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, May 5, 2006, p. 18.
Janovec, Patty. "Mid-term Replacement: Rural Jobs, Transportation, Education, Taxes Are Top Issues for Newest House Member, Elected in December..." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, February 6, 2004, p. 13.
District Files
District File - 2004 District 18A
District File - 2005 District 18A
District File - 2006 District 18A
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
The Minnesota Legislative Reference Library has collected newspaper articles on legislators since 1973. They are available in the Library.