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Gander, Steve

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House 2025-Present (District 01B)

Party when first elected: Republican

Counties Served: Clay, Norman, Polk, Red Lake

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/27/1961

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Gender: Male

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Reported Minority: None Reported

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City of Residence (when first elected): East Grand Forks

Occupation (when first elected): Optometrist

EDUCATION

University of North Dakota; College Graduate; 1983
Illinois College of Optometry; O.D.; Doctor of optometry, 1987

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Mayor: East Grand Forks, Minnesota (City Mayor, 8 years); [Dates Unknown]

Municipal Council/Aldermen: East Grand Forks, Minnesota (City Council); [Dates Unknown]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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GENERAL NOTES

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Total Days Served: 450

SESSIONS SERVED

94th Legislative Session (2025-2026)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/14/2025

Body: House

District: 01B

Elected: 11/5/2024

Residence: East Grand Forks

Term of Office: 1/6/2025 to 1/3/2027
Oath Date: 1/14/2025

Counties Represented: Clay, Norman, Polk, Red Lake

Occupation: Optometrist

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Agriculture Finance and Policy Minutes
Human Services Finance and Policy Minutes

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