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.
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
Special Session Bills Authored: 2011 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
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Commerce and Consumer Protection
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Education
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Local Government and Elections
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Transportation
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