Brad Tabke

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Brad Tabke
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 55A district
In office
January 8, 2019 – January 5, 2021
Preceded byBob Loonan
Succeeded by
Personal details
Born (1979-05-11) May 11, 1979 (age 42)
Political partyDemocratic–Farmer–Labor
Spouse(s)Katy
Children2
ResidenceShakopee, Minnesota
Alma materIowa State University
Occupationconsultant

Brad Tabke (born May 11, 1979)[1] is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 55A in the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area from 2019 to 2021.

Early life, education, and career[]

Tabke was raised in Moville, Iowa.[2] Tabke attended Iowa State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in horticulture.[1]

Tabke owns a consulting firm located in downtown Shakopee, Minnesota and is a founder of the Shakopee Diversity Alliance. He is a former member of the Transportation Advisory Board for the Metropolitan Council, former chair of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, and former chair of the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.[3]

Tabke was mayor of Shakopee, first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2013.[3]

Minnesota House of Representatives[]

Tabke was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018.

Tabke Lost re-election to the House in 2020 against Republican challenger Erik Mortensen

Personal life[]

Tabke and his wife, Katy, have two children. He has resided in Shakopee, Minnesota since 2003.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Tabke, Brad". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  2. ^ Juhl, Mary (November 8, 2013). "UPDATE: Tabke crusies to re-election win". Shakopee Valley News. Big Fish Works. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c McKnight, Amanda (June 5, 2018). "Former mayor Tabke to run for Legislature". Shakopee Valley News. Big Fish Works. Retrieved November 10, 2018.

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