Jeff Brand
Jeff Brand | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 19A district | |
In office January 8, 2019 – January 2021 | |
Preceded by | Clark Johnson |
Succeeded by | Susan Akland |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
Spouse(s) | Genevieve |
Children | 2 |
Residence | St. Peter, Minnesota |
Alma mater | Vermilion Community College Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Occupation | small business owner, insurance broker |
Jeff Brand is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A former member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 19A in south-central Minnesota.
Early life, education, and career[]
Brand was raised in Howard Lake, Minnesota.[1] He attended the Parks Law Enforcement Academy, graduating with a certificate, graduated from Vermilion Community College, and attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in anthropology.[2]
Brand was elected a member of the St. Peter, Minnesota city council in 2011. He co-owns a rain garden installation company with his wife, Genevieve, and is also an insurance broker.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives[]
Brand was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018. He lost the following election in 2020 to Republican Susan Akland. Since the election, he has been a vocal critic of Akland, and is expected to run again for the seat in 2022.[4]
Personal life[]
Brand and his wife, Genevieve, have two children.[1] He resides in St. Peter, Minnesota.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b Madsen, Nancy (January 10, 2018). "Jeff Brand throws hat in ring for state District 19A seat". St. Peter Herald. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ a b "Brand, Jeff". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ Mewes, Trey (October 26, 2018). "Longtime GOP opponent and 1st-time DFL candidate try to replace Johnson in 19A". The Free Press. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ Mewes, Trey (January 9, 2021). "St. Peter freshman lawmaker regrets rally controversy". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
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- Living people
- Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota Democrats
- 21st-century American politicians