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Kruse, Benjamin

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Senate 2011-2012 (District 47)

Party when first elected: Republican

Counties Served: Anoka, Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 4/18/1978

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Gender: Male

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Reported Minority: None Reported

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City of Residence (when first elected): Brooklyn Park

Occupation (when first elected): Real Estate

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Legislative Staff: Minnesota House of Representatives (Legislative Assistant); [Dates Unknown]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Anita
Children:

Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: commerce, education, taxes, public safety.

He ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota Senate in the 2012 election.

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Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/4/2011

Body: Senate

District: 47

Elected: 11/2/2010

Residence: Brooklyn Park

Term of Office: 1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Oath Date: 1/4/2011

Counties Represented: Anoka, Hennepin

Occupation: Real Estate

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author

Committees:

Commerce and Consumer Protection
Education
Local Government and Elections
Transportation

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