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Bob Vogel

Sessions Served    Other Information

House 2015-2020 (District 20A)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Le Sueur, Scott

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/17/1951
Birth Place:
Birth County:
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Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Elko New Market
Occupation (when first elected): Small-Business Owner

EDUCATION

University of St. Thomas; B.A.; Business Administration

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: Metropolitan Council Land Use Advisory Council; [Dates Unknown]
Watershed District: Scott County Watershed Management Organization (Board Chair, 2 years); [Dates Unknown]
County Board/Commissioner: Scott County, Minnesota (County Commissioner; Chair, 2 years; Vice Chair 2 years); 2002 to 2008

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Laura
Children: Two children: Anita and Karen
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He did not seek reelection in 2020.

Most recent term photo
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Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

91st Legislative Session (2019-2020)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/2019
Body: House
District: 20A
Elected: 11/6/2018
Residence: Elko New Market
Term of Office: 1/7/2019 to 1/3/2021
Oath Date: 1/8/2019
Counties Represented: Le Sueur, Scott
Occupation: Small-business owner
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
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90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/2017
Body: House
District: 20A
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Elko New Market
Term of Office: 1/2/2017 to 1/6/2019
Oath Date: 1/3/2017
Counties Represented: Le Sueur, Scott
Occupation: Small-Business Owner
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Civil Law & Data Practices Policy Minutes
  • Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy and Finance Minutes
  • State Government Finance Minutes
  • Ways & Means Minutes
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89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/2015
Body: House
District: 20A
Elected: 11/4/2014
Residence: Elko New Market
Term of Office: 1/5/2015 to 1/1/2017
Oath Date: 1/6/2015
Counties Represented: Le Sueur, Scott
Occupation: Small-Business Owner
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
  • Capital Investment Minutes
  • Civil Law & Data Practices Minutes
  • Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy & Finance Minutes
  • Taxes: Property Tax & Local Government Finance Division Minutes
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OTHER INFORMATION

Session Interviews

News Sources

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.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

Video

Photographs

Representative Lucero and Representative Haley smile for a photo that is being taken by Representative Vogel in the House Chamber.

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