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Duran, Jr., Bidal

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House 2025-Present (District 02A)

Party when first elected: Republican

Counties Served: Beltrami, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods

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Gender: Male

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Reported Minority: None Reported

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City of Residence (when first elected): Bemidji

Occupation (when first elected): Law enforcement

EDUCATION

Bemidji State University; B.S.; Criminal Justice, 2013
Concordia University, St. Paul; M.A.; Criminal Justice, 2019

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Marine Corps; 2007 to ?

Municipal Government: Bemidji, Minnesota (Police Officer); 01/2013 to 05/2020

County Government: Hubbard County, Minnesota (Sheriff's Office; Deputy); 06/2020 to ?

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Rebecca
Children: Three children: Alejandra, Solvera, and Peytra
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Total Days Served: 115

SESSIONS SERVED

94th Legislative Session (2025-2026)

Session Details Convened Date: 1/14/2025

Body: House

District: 02A

Elected: 11/5/2024

Residence: Bemidji

Term of Office: 1/6/2025 to 1/3/2027
Oath Date: 1/12/2025

Counties Represented: Beltrami, Clearwater, Lake of the Woods

Occupation: Law enforcement

Party: Republican

Bills Authored: Chief Author Author

Committees:

Higher Education Finance and Policy Minutes
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Minutes
Public Safety Finance and Policy Minutes
State Government Finance and Policy: Veterans and Military Affairs Division Minutes

Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader - He was Assistant Majority Leader until March 17, 2025.

Leadership Position: Assistant Republican Floor Leader - He was Assistant Republican Floor Leader starting March 17, 2025.

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