Hussein, Samakab
House 2023-Present (District 65A)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/12/1980
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: Somali-American
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected):
Small business owner
EDUCATION
St. Mary's University; B.A.; Business and accounting, 2013
Metropolitan State University; M.A.P.L.; Advocacy and political leadership, 2023
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
2 children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to the United States from Somalia when he was 14. (Sahan Journal)
He's the first Somali-American to represent St. Paul in the Legislature. (Sahan Journal)
Body: House
District: 65A
Elected: 11/8/2022
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/3/2023 to 1/13/2025
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation: Small business owner
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
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