Norm Coleman | |
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| United States Senator from Minnesota | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Dean Barkley |
| Succeeded by | Al Franken |
| 52nd Mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota | |
| In office 1994–2002 | |
| Preceded by | James Scheibel |
| Succeeded by | Randy Kelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1949 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor (1988–96) Republican (1996–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Laurie (Casserly) Coleman (1981–present; 4 children) |
| Residence | Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Hofstra University University of Iowa College of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Norm Coleman (born August 17, 1949) is an American politician. He is a former United States Senator from Minnesota. Before becoming a Senator, he was Mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota (1994–2002). He ran for Governor of Minnesota in 1998 but lost to Jesse Ventura.
Coleman was born on August 17, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York City. He graduated from Hofstra University. Coleman received his J.D. degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. He is married to Laurie (Casserly) Coleman. They have four children.
