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Gander, Steve

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

Total Days Served: 71

SESSIONS SERVED

94th Legislative Session (2025-2026)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 01B
Elected: 11/5/2024
Residence: East Grand Forks
Term of Office: 1/6/2025 to 1/3/2027
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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