Steve Gander | |
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Member of the MinnesotaHouseofRepresentatives from the 1B district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
Preceded by | Deb Kiel |
Mayor of East Grand Forks,Minnesota | |
In office January 3,2017 –January 7,2025 | |
Preceded by | Lynn Stauss |
Succeeded by | Mark Olstad |
Personal details | |
Born | August 27,1961 |
Political party | Republican |
Children | 2 |
Residence | East Grand Forks,Minnesota |
Website | Official website |
Steve Gander (born August 27,1961) is an American Republican politician and optometrist who has served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives,representing the 1B district,since 2025. [1] He previously served as the mayor of East Grand Forks,Minnesota from 2017 to 2025. [2]
During his youth,he went to school with future state senator Dave Thompson. [3]
After incumbent Republican Deb Kiel declined to seek re-election,Gander announced a bid to succeed her. [4] Gander took office in January 2025.