Jeff Howe
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
|name = Jeff Howe
|image =Minnesota State Senator Jeff Howe.jpg
|state_senate = Minnesota
|district = 13th
|prior_term =
|term_start = December 11, 2018
|term_end =
|predecessor = Michelle Fischbach
|successor =
|state_house2 = Minnesota
|district2 = 13A
|prior_term2 =
|term_start2 = January 8, 2013
|term_end2 = December 10, 2018
|predecessor2 = Larry Hosch (District 14B)
|successor2 = Lisa Demuth
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1959|06|15}}
|birth_place = Morris, Minnesota, U.S.
|death_date =
|death_place =
|party = Republican
|spouse = Sheri Howe
|children = 4
|residence = Rockville, Minnesota
|alma_mater = St. Cloud State University
|occupation = consultant
}}
Jeff Howe ({{IPAc-en|h|aʊ}} {{respell|HOW}};{{cite web |url=https://www.senate.mn/members/member_pronounce.html |title=Senate Members' Pronunciation|website=Minnesota Legislature|access-date=August 23, 2024}} born June 15, 1959){{cite web | url=https://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail?ID=15401 | title=Howe, Jeff | publisher=Minnesota Legislative Reference Library | work=Legislators Past & Present | access-date=November 11, 2018}} is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 13 in central Minnesota. He is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 13A.
Early life, education, and career
Howe grew up on a farm near Chokio, Minnesota, and graduated from Chokio-Alberta High School.{{cite news |last1=Dalman |first1=Dennis |title=Rep. Howe aims to become state senator |url=https://thenewsleaders.com/rep-howe-aims-to-become-state-senator/ |access-date=November 15, 2018 |work=The Newsleaders |publisher=Von Meyer Publishing |date=September 19, 2018}} He attended St. Cloud State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts.
Howe was a member of the United States Armed Forces for 38 years, first in the Navy and later in the Minnesota Army National Guard. He retired in 2017 with the rank of lieutenant colonel.{{cite news |last1=Hertel |first1=Nora G. |title=Rockville rep runs for Michelle Fischbach's Senate seat |url=https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2018/05/29/rockville-rep-runs-michelle-fischbachs-senate-seat/651043002/ |access-date=November 15, 2018 |work=St. Cloud Times |date=May 29, 2018 |language=en}} He was a member of the Rockville city council and is now a consultant.
Minnesota Legislature
Howe was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012. He did not seek reelection in 2018 in order to seek election to the Minnesota Senate, 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. He is Lutheran.
References
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External links
{{MN-legdb|15401}}
- [http://www.senate.mn/members/member_bio.php?mem_id=1239 Official Senate website]
- [http://jeffhoweformn.com/ Official campaign website]
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Category:People from Stearns County, Minnesota
Category:St. Cloud State University alumni
Category:Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Category:Republican Party Minnesota state senators