Rich Draheim
Rich Draheim | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Dahle |
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| Born | April 27, 1969 Mankato, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Lynnette |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Madison Lake |
| Alma mater | Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Occupation | small business owner |
Rich Draheim (/ˈdreɪhaɪm/ DRAY-hyme;[1] born April 27, 1969) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 22 in south-central Minnesota.
Early life, education, and career
[edit]Draheim graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science in 1994.[2] He owns Weichert Realtors in Mankato.[3] He previously owned the Westwood Marina in Kasota and the New Ulm Event Center, along with other business ventures.
Minnesota Senate
[edit]Draheim was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016.
Personal life
[edit]Draheim and his wife, Lynnette, have two children and reside in Madison Lake.[2] He is a member of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Senate Members' Pronunciation". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Draheim, Rich". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ Rook, Suzy (January 12, 2016). "Le Sueur County business owner announces run for state Senate". Le Sueur News-Herald. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Rich Draheim at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Official Senate website
- Official campaign website
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