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Gunther, Bob

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Map of Fairmont
Fairmont, MN

House 1995-2002 (District 26A); House 2003-2012 (District 24A); House 2013-Present (District 23A)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 07/12/1943 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Fairmont, Minnesota Birth County: Martin Birth Country: United States
Other Names:
Gender:  Male Religion:  Evangelical
City of Residence (when first elected):  Fairmont

Occupation (when first elected):  Business, Merchant

EDUCATION

Fairmont High School; Secondary;
St. Cloud State University; B.S.; Marketing

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

MilitaryUnited States Navy (Vietnam War) ??/??/???? to ??/??/????
State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota Chicano Latino Affairs Council (Board of Directors)Appointed??/??/???? to ??/??/????
State Board/Commission/CouncilMinnesota Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council (Appointed by Minnesota House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher)Appointed12/01/2008 to ??/??/2???

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Nancy
Children: One child: Elizabeth (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was a member of Bethel Evangelical Free Church.

Religion provided by the Natural Resources Defense Council's State Directories 2005.

Legislative Session: 88th (2013-2014)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/6/2012 Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
District: 23A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Capital Investment Minutes
Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes
Legislative Session: 87th (2011-2012)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/2/2010 Term of Office: 1/4/2011 to 1/7/2013
District: 24A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Jobs and Economic Development Finance (Chair) Minutes
State Government Finance Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes
Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader
Legislative Session: 86th (2009-2010)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/4/2008 Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
District: 24A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Small Business Owner, Grocer
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Finance Subcommittee: Energy Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Higher Education and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
Legislative Session: 85th (2007-2008)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/7/2006 Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
District: 24A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Family Business, Grocery Store Owner
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Commerce and Labor Subcommittee: Labor and Consumer Protection Division Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division-Higher Education and Work Force Development Policy and Finance Division Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Energy Finance and Policy Division Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division Minutes
Finance Subcommittee: Environment and Natural Resources Finance Division-Watersheds, Wetlands and Buffers Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes
Legislative Session: 84th (2005-2006)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/2/2004 Term of Office: 1/4/2005 to 1/2/2007
District: 24A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Commerce and Financial Institutions Minutes
Jobs and Economic Opportunity Policy and Finance (Chair) Minutes
Regulated Industries Minutes
Ways and Means Minutes
Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader
Legislative Session: 83rd (2003-2004)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/5/2002 Term of Office: 1/7/2003 to 1/3/2005
District: 24A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Faribault, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:  
Committees:
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development Subcommittee: Economic Development and Tourism Division
Jobs and Economic Development Finance (Chair)
Regulated Industries
Ways and Means
Legislative Session: 82nd (2001-2002)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/7/2000 Term of Office: 1/3/2001 to 1/6/2003
District: 26A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Commerce, Jobs, and Economic Development
Crime Prevention
Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Regulated Industries
Legislative Session: 81st (1999-2000)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/3/1998 Term of Office: 1/5/1999 to 1/2/2001
District: 26A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Agriculture Policy
Commerce
Jobs and Economic Development Finance
Jobs and Economic Development Policy
Legislative Session: 80th (1997-1998)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/5/1996 Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 1/4/1999
District: 26A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Business
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Agriculture
Commerce, Tourism and Consumer Affairs
Commerce, Tourism and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee: Business Regulation
Economic Development and International Trade
Economic Development and International Trade Subcommittee: Economic Development
Economic Development and International Trade Subcommittee: Economic Development Finance Division
Economic Development and International Trade Subcommittee: Economic Development Finance Division-Government Efficiency and Reform (Chair)
Legislative Session: 79th (1995-1996)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 8/1/1995 Term of Office: 8/1/1995 to 1/6/1997 (Special Election)
District: 26A Residence: Fairmont
Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Martin, Watonwan
Occupation: Business, Merchant
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Session Notes: His official term start date is uncertain due to the special election. The date listed is the special election date.

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