Jeff Howe ( ; born June 15, 1959) is an American politician and member of the

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. A member of the

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, he represents District 13 in central

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. He is a former member of the

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, representing District 13A.

Early life, education, and career

Howe grew up on a farm near Chokio, Minnesota, and graduated from Chokio-Alberta High School. He attended St. Cloud State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. Howe was a member of the

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for 38 years, first in the

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and later in the

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. He retired in 2017 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a member of the Rockville city council and is now a consultant.

Minnesota Legislature

Howe was first elected to the

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. He did not seek reelection in 2018 in order to seek

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to the

, which he won.

Personal life

Howe is married to Sheri Howe. They have four children and reside in Rockville, Minnesota. His brother John Howe is a former Minnesota state senator.

References

External links

Official Senate websiteOfficial campaign website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Howe, Jeff 1959 births Living people People from Stearns County, Minnesota St. Cloud State University alumni Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians Republican Party Minnesota state senators