Senate 1977-82 (District 51)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served: Washington
Breckenridge High School; Secondary; 1966University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; B.A.; Minneapolis Campus, Summa Cum Laude, 1970University of Minnesota, Law School; J.D.; Magna Cum Laude, 1973; Admitted to the Minnesota Bar, 1973
Spouse: Susan J. Erkel Children: One child: Anne (daughter) Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Special Legislative Concerns: health and corrections, consumer, senior citizens, governmental reform.He was a member of the Washington County Historical Society.He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection to the United States House of Representatives in the 1992 election.