House 2003-2010 (District 65A)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/2/1972
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Laos
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: Hmong
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Artist/Former Teacher
EDUCATION
Minneapolis North High School; Secondary;
University of St. Thomas; Attended College; Teaching Certificate
University of Minnesota, Morris; B.A.; Political Science and Studio Art
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Legislative Staff:
Minnesota Senate (College Intern);
1993 to 199?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Lee Vang
Children:
Two children: Cyanne and another daughter (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was the first Hmong to serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives. (Session Weekly, May 7, 2010) Mee Moua was the first Hmong to serve in the Minnesota Legislature.
He was born in Laos in 1972. He spent five years in a Thailand refugee camp from age 2-8. He was one of nine children. He came to Minnesota in March 1980.
He ran unsuccessfully as the Independence party endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 2000 elections. He lost to Andy Dawkins.