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    Gander, Steve

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    House 2025-Present (District 01B)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Clay, Norman, Polk, Red Lake

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 8/27/1961
    Birth Place: ,
    Birth County:
    Birth Country:
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): East Grand Forks
    Occupation (when first elected): Optometrist

    EDUCATION

    University of North Dakota; College Graduate; 1983
    Illinois College of Optometry; O.D.; Doctor of optometry, 1987

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Municipal Mayor: East Grand Forks, Minnesota (City Mayor, 8 years); [Dates Unknown]
    Municipal Council/Aldermen: East Grand Forks, Minnesota (City Council); [Dates Unknown]

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Rosalynd
    Children: Two children: Tom and John
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

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    Total Days Served: 115

    SESSIONS SERVED

    94th Legislative Session (2025-2026)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/14/2025
    Body: House
    District: 01B
    Elected: 11/5/2024
    Residence: East Grand Forks
    Term of Office: 1/6/2025 to 1/3/2027
    Oath Date: 1/12/2025
    Counties Represented: Clay, Norman, Polk, Red Lake
    Occupation: Optometrist
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Agriculture Finance and Policy Minutes
    • Human Services Finance and Policy Minutes
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    OTHER INFORMATION

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