Dean, Matt
House 2005-2012 (District 52B); House 2013-2018 (District 38B)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Ramsey, Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/15/1966
Birth Place:
Ely, Minnesota
Birth County:
St. Louis
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Dellwood
Occupation (when first elected):
Architect
EDUCATION
Kellogg High School; Secondary;
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; B.Arch.; Architecture
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Laura
Children:
Three children: Marta, Jack, and Jane
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was raised in Roseville, Minnesota.
He ran unsuccessfully as the Republican party endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in a 2003 special election.
He announced his intention to run for governor in the 2018 election but he withdrew from the race.
Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.
Body:
House
District:
38B
Elected:
11/8/2016
Residence:
Dellwood
Term of Office:
1/2/2017 to 1/6/2019
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Legislator
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Health & Human Services Finance (Chair)
Minutes
-
Health & Human Services Reform
Minutes
-
Ways & Means
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
38B
Elected:
11/4/2014
Residence:
Dellwood
Term of Office:
1/5/2015 to 1/1/2017
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Legislator
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Health and Human Services Finance (Chair)
Minutes
-
Health and Human Services Reform
Minutes
-
Ways and Means
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
38B
Elected:
11/6/2012
Residence:
Dellwood
Term of Office:
1/7/2013 to 1/4/2015
Counties Represented:
Ramsey, Washington
Occupation:
Legislator
Party:
Republican
Body:
House
District:
52B
Elected:
11/2/2010
Residence:
Dellwood
Term of Office:
1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation:
Small Business Owner
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Rules and Legislative Administration (Chair)
Minutes
Leadership Position:
Majority Leader
Body:
House
District:
52B
Elected:
11/4/2008
Residence:
Dellwood
Term of Office:
1/5/2009 to 1/2/2011
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation:
Architect
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Finance: Capital Investment Finance Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Health Care and Human Services Finance Division
Minutes
-
Health Care and Human Services Policy and Oversight: Licensing Division
Minutes
-
Ways and Means
Minutes
Body:
House
District:
52B
Elected:
11/7/2006
Residence:
Dellwood
Term of Office:
1/1/2007 to 1/4/2009
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation:
Architect
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Finance: Capital Investment Finance Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Health Care and Human Services Finance Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Minnesota Heritage Finance Division
Minutes
-
Ways and Means
Minutes
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Whip
Body:
House
District:
52B
Elected:
11/2/2004
Residence:
Dellwood
Term of Office:
1/3/2005 to 12/31/2006
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation:
Architect
Party:
Republican
Articles & Books About
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Martin, Brett. "New Member Reflections: Freshman Legislators Proud of Successes, Bipartisanship." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, July 22, 2005, p. 44-45.
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Dunn, Ruth. "Success the Second Time: Dean is Lone Republican to Unseat a DFL Incumbent." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 28, 2005, p. 14.
Session Interviews
District Files
2005 (52B)
2007 (52B)
2008 (52B)
2009 (52B)
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
The Library maintains newspaper clippings on individual legislators during their terms. Clippings are available from 1973 to the present in a variety of formats: 1973-1999, microfiche available at the Library; 2000-2009, scanned in yearly compilations and digitally available on the legislative network; 2009-present, archived in a searchable database maintained by the Library and available on the legislative network.