Saint Mary’s congratulates alumni elected to offices

Congratulations go to the following alumni who ran for office on Nov. 4.

• Mike Johanns ’71 (R-Nebraska) was elected U.S. Senator. Johanns formerly served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.

• Rep. Tim Walz (DFL-Mankato), who is completing his doctorate with SMU, was re-elected to Congress.

• Debbie White ’00 was re-elected Winona city councilwoman for an at-large position.

• Additionally, Cullen Sheehan ’97 worked as the campaign manager for Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minnesota) who edged out challenger Al Franken in a close race; a recount is planned.

• Bill Jungbauer (R-Minnesota) ’75 lost his bid for the Minnesota House of Representatives.

If you know of other alums who were involved with major elections, please let Deb Nahrgang know at dnahrgan@smumn.edu.