Norm Coleman is an American politician and lawyer who served as the United States Senator from Minnesota from 2003 to 2009. He was a member of the Republican Party and previously held the position of mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota, from 1994 to 2002. Coleman was known for his focus on issues such as tax reform and economic development during his time in office. After losing his Senate seat in 2008 to Al Franken, Coleman became involved in various business and political activities. He has worked as a consultant and has been active in several organizations, including the American Action Forum, which focuses on policy research and advocacy.