Edward R. Brandt (November 17, 1931 – January 17, 2013) was an American politician and foreign service officer. Born in

Satanta, Kansas Satanta is a city in Haskell County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,092. Every year there is a celebration of Satanta's Indian heritage called Satanta Day. History The town is named after Kiowa ...

, Brandt was raised in a Mennonite family. He received his bachelor's and doctorate degrees from University of Minnesota and his master's degree from George Washington University. Brandt worked for the United States Information Agency from 1958 to 1968. Brandt lived in

Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins ...

and served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1969 to 1973, and was a Republican. He was a member of the Conservative Caucus. Brandt later taught at the

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1931 births 2013 deaths People from Haskell County, Kansas Politicians from Minneapolis George Washington University alumni University of Minnesota alumni University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) faculty Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub