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    Dean, Matt

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    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.

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    Total Days Served: 5117

    SESSIONS SERVED

    90th Legislative Session (2017-2018)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 38B
    Elected: 11/8/2016
    Residence: Dellwood
    Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019
    Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
    Occupation: Legislator
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2017 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2017 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Health & Human Services Finance (Chair) Minutes
    • Health & Human Services Reform Minutes
    • Ways & Means Minutes
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    89th Legislative Session (2015-2016)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 38B
    Elected: 11/4/2014
    Residence: Dellwood
    Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017
    Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
    Occupation: Legislator
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Health and Human Services Finance (Chair) Minutes
    • Health and Human Services Reform Minutes
    • Ways and Means Minutes
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    88th Legislative Session (2013-2014)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 38B
    Elected: 11/6/2012
    Residence: Dellwood
    Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
    Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
    Occupation: Legislator
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
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    87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 52B
    Elected: 11/2/2010
    Residence: Dellwood
    Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Small Business Owner
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Rules and Legislative Administration (Chair) Minutes
    Leadership Position: Majority Leader
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    86th Legislative Session (2009-2010)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 52B
    Elected: 11/4/2008
    Residence: Dellwood
    Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Architect
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    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
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    85th Legislative Session (2007-2008)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 52B
    Elected: 11/7/2006
    Residence: Dellwood
    Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Architect
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    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
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    84th Legislative Session (2005-2006)

      Session Details
    Body: House
    District: 52B
    Elected: 11/2/2004
    Residence: Dellwood
    Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
    Counties Represented: Washington
    Occupation: Architect
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:  2005 1st Sp.S. - Chief Author    2005 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Session Interviews
    Session Interview (Video) 2016 House Interview

    Session Interview (Video) 2014 House Interview

    Session Interview (Video) 2006 House Interview

    Session Interview (Video) 2005 House Interview


    Articles & Books About
    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.

    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.



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