Tom Horner Politician
Tom Horner (born July 23, 1950) is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Independence Party of Minnesota. He was a candidate in the 2010 election for Governor of Minnesota.Horner received his bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas. In 1978, he worked as press secretary for Republican U.S. Senate candidate and future Senator David Durenberger. After Durenberger was elected, Horner served as Durenberger's press secretary and chief of staff.After serving in Washington, Horner returned to Minnesota, where he co-founded Himle Horner Inc., a public affairs firm. He also served as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas, where he teaches courses on communication and public affairs.Today Horner is a principal in Horner Strategies, LLC, a public affairs and public relations firm.