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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)

Total Days Served: 473

SESSIONS SERVED

93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

  Session Details
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
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
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