Mark W. Koran (/kəˈræn/ kə-RAN;[1] born April 1, 1964) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 28 in eastern Minnesota.
Mark Koran | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 28th (2023 - present), 32nd (2017-2022) district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sean Nienow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 1, 1964 Saint Paul, Minnesota, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cindy |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | North Branch |
| Occupation | Sales Manager |
Early life, education, and career
editKoran was born on April 1, 1964,[2] in Saint Paul, Minnesota and raised in Saint Paul's Frogtown neighborhood. He graduated from Como High School in 1982.[3] Koran was previously a manager for the Minnesota Department of Revenue. He is a sales manager and a member of the Lent Township Planning Commission.[4]
Minnesota Senate
editKoran was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016, and reelected in 2020 and 2022.
Personal life
editKoran and his wife, Cindy, have three children and reside in North Branch.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Senate Members' Pronunciation". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Koran, Mark". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ "About Mark Koran". Campaign for Mark Koran. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
- ^ "Mark Koran kicks off State Senate campaign". Isanti–Chisago County Star. June 3, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.