Jeff Howe Explained

Jeff Howe
State Senate:Minnesota
District:13th
Term Start:December 11, 2018
Predecessor:Michelle Fischbach
State House2:Minnesota
District2:13A
Term Start2:January 8, 2013
Term End2:December 10, 2018
Predecessor2:Larry Hosch (District 14B)
Successor2:Lisa Demuth
Birth Date:15 June 1959
Birth Place:Morris, Minnesota, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Sheri Howe
Children:4
Residence:Rockville, Minnesota
Alma Mater:St. Cloud State University
Occupation:consultant

Jeff Howe (; born June 15, 1959)[1] 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.[2] 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.[3] 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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Howe, Jeff . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . Legislators Past & Present . November 11, 2018.
  2. News: Dalman . Dennis . Rep. Howe aims to become state senator . November 15, 2018 . The Newsleaders . Von Meyer Publishing . September 19, 2018.
  3. News: Hertel . Nora G. . Rockville rep runs for Michelle Fischbach's Senate seat . November 15, 2018 . . May 29, 2018 . en.