Politics & Government
Keith Downey, Republican Candidate for State Senate District 49
Downey is running against Melisa Franzen to fill the Senate seat vacated by Geoff Michel.

General Information
Name : Keith Downey
Age : 32
Place of residence : Edina, MN
Education
College
Attended college : Yes
College : University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Degree : BBA
Year of graduation : 1983
Grad school
University : University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Degree : MIS
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Employment Information
Employers : Epic Systems, Unisys, Virchow Krause Consulting
Political Information
Party affiliation : Republican
Running for a: State office
Running for position: Minnesota State Senate
Chamber/district: SD 49
Incumbent: No
Previous elective offices : Minnesota State Representative (2008-present)
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA
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Party HQ
Address
5200 Willson Road
Suite 150
Edina, MN
55424
URLs
Website : www.keithdowney.com
Facebook : facebook.com/repkeithdowney
Twitter: twitter.com/repkeithdowney
Other facts
Keith was born and raised in Edina, the son of a school teacher. Keith received his BBA degree from the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Keith and his wife Amy have three children. The Downeys love the outdoors and sports, and are active members of Christ Presbyterian Church. Keith's charitable and community involvement includes:
- Board of Governors, Opportunity International
- Edina Rotary
- Steering Committee, Minnesota Business Ethics Award
- Corporate support of Camp Courage, VEAP, and United Way
- Youth coach - soccer, volleyball and baseball
- Treasurer, Southview Parent Council
- Volunteer: Feed My Starving Children, Paint-a-Thon, Families Moving Forward, Camp Courage
- Church council, small group leader, mentor
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