Dave Durenberger - Definition and Overview

David Ferdinand Durenberger (born August 19, 1934) is an American politician. He was a Republican Senator from Minnesota. Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Durenberger attended St. John's University and the University of Minnesota Law School. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1963.

On November 7, 1978, Durenberger was elected to complete the unexpired term of Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, whose position had temporarily been filled by Humphrey's wife Muriel. He was reelected in 1982 and again in 1988, serving from November 8, 1978 to January 3, 1995, as he did not for reelection in 1994. He had been the chairman of the Select Committee on Intelligence Ninety-ninth Congress. Durenberger was succeeded by Rod Grams.

Durenberger was unanimously denounced by the Senate on July 25, 1990 for unethical conduct relating to outside income.