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    Finstad, Brad

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 2003-08 (District 21B)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Brown, Redwood, Watonwan

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 5/30/1976
    Birth Place: , Minnesota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Catholic
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): New Ulm
    Occupation (when first elected): Agriculture Consultant

    EDUCATION

    St. James High School; Secondary; Graduate
    University of Minnesota; B.S.; Agricultural Education

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    U.S. Legislative Staff/Council/Commission: United States House of Representatives (Agricultural Advisor to United States Representative Mark Kennedy, prior to serving in the Minnesota Legislature); [Dates Unknown]
    U.S. Legislative Staff/Council/Commission: USDA Rural Development in Minnesota (State Director); 11/27/2017 to ? [Appointed]
    U.S. Representative: 1st Congressional District, Minnesota (Elected in a special election on August 9, 2022); 08/12/2022 to ? [Elected]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Jaclyn
    Children: Four children: Greta and Margo (daughters), Thomas and Jake (sons) (all born while he was in office)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    He became the Executive Director of the Center for Rural Policy and Development after leaving the Legislature.

    He won the August 9, 2022 special election to complete the late Rep. Hagedorn's unfinished term in the 1st U.S. Congressional District. He also won the general election primary on August 9, 2022 for the 1st U.S. Congressional District and the general election in November of 2022 for the 1st U.S. Congressional District.

    Religion provided by Politics in Minnesota the Directory, 2005-2006.

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    Total Days Served: 2191

    SESSIONS SERVED

    85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 21B
    Elected: 11/7/2006
    Residence: Comfrey
    Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
    Counties Represented: Brown, Redwood, Watonwan
    Occupation: Business, Agricultural Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Minutes
    • Finance Minutes
    • Finance: Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs Finance Division Minutes
    • Health and Human Services Minutes
    • Health and Human Services: Licensing Minutes
    • Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
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    84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 21B
    Elected: 11/2/2004
    Residence: New Ulm
    Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
    Counties Represented: Brown, Redwood, Watonwan
    Occupation: Agriculture Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2005 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture and Rural Development Minutes
    • Health Policy and Finance Minutes
    • State Government Finance Minutes
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    83rd Legislative Session (2003-2004)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 21B
    Elected: 11/5/2002
    Residence: New Ulm
    Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
    Counties Represented: Brown, Redwood, Watonwan
    Occupation: Agriculture Consultant
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2003 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2003 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture and Rural Development Finance Minutes
    • Agriculture Policy Minutes
    • Health and Human Services Finance Minutes
    • Health and Human Services Policy Minutes
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    Jossi, Frank. "Profiling the Minnesota Legislature: State Rep. Brand Finstad." Capitol Report, April 10, 2008.

    Green, Craig. "Focus on Family Time." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, March 28, 2008, p. 19.

    Bryant, Miranda. "Youth and Understanding: Finstad Brings Range of Experience with Agricultural Issues, Seeks to be a Vocal Ally for State Farmers." Session Weekly, St. Paul: Minnesota House of Representatives Information Office, January 24, 2003, p. 17.



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