Dave Baker (Minnesota politician)
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Dave Baker | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 17B district | |
Assumed office January 6, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Mary Sawatzky |
Personal details | |
Born | Hamel, Minnesota | March 27, 1962
Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
Spouse | Mary (m. 1985) |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Willmar, Minnesota |
Alma mater | St. Cloud Area Vocational Technical Institute |
Occupation | small business owner |
Dave Baker (born March 27, 1962) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 17B in west-central Minnesota. He won his seat in 2015 after defeating his opponent Mary Sawatzky whom he proceeded the office from. He is also a small business opener in Willmar. He was re-elected in 2020 and have been in his current position for 7 years.
Early life and education
Baker was raised in Hamel, Minnesota.[1] He attended the St. Cloud Area Vocational Technical Institute.[2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Baker was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014.
Personal life
Baker has been married to his wife, Mary since 1985. They have three children and reside in Willmar, Minnesota.[2]
References
- ^ "About Dave". Baker for House Committee. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ a b "Baker, Dave". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
External links
- Dave Baker at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Dave Baker official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Dave Baker official campaign website
- Son's overdose death drives this Minnesota legislator's work
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- People from Willmar, Minnesota