Howe, John Sterling
Senate 2011-2012 (District 28)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
8/26/1963
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Red Wing
Occupation (when first elected):
Property Ownership, Howe Properties, LLC
EDUCATION
St. Cloud State University; B.A.; Criminal Justice
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Clean Water Council (Appointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty);
20?? to 20??
[Appointed]
Municipal Mayor:
Red Wing, Minnesota;
2008 to 2010
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Lisa
Children:
Three children: Jack, David, and Katelyn
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Jeff R. Howe
- Brother
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: energy and environment.
He ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota Senate in the 2012 election.
He announced his candidacy for Secretary of State for the 2014 election, but later withdrew.
He announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District in 2015.
He was endorsed by the GOP for secretary of state in the 2018 election but lost in the general election.
Body: Senate
District: 28
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Red Wing
Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
Counties Represented:
Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona
Occupation: Property Ownership, Howe Properties, LLC
Party:
Republican
Committees:
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Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
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Jobs and Economic Growth
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Taxes
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Transportation
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