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Kruse, Benjamin

Senate 2011-2012 (District 47)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Anoka, Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 4/18/1978
Birth Place: ,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Brooklyn Park
Occupation (when first elected): Real Estate

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Legislative Staff: Minnesota House of Representatives (Legislative Assistant); [Dates Unknown]

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Anita
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Special Legislative Concerns: commerce, education, taxes, public safety.

He ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota Senate in the 2012 election.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

87th Legislative Session (2011-2012)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 47
Elected: 11/2/2010
Residence: Brooklyn Park
Term of Office: 1/3/2011 to 1/6/2013
Counties Represented: Anoka, Hennepin
Occupation: Real Estate
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
  • Commerce and Consumer Protection
  • Education
  • Local Government and Elections
  • Transportation
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