Conrado Vega
American politician
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Conrado M. "Conrad" Vega (June 22, 1938 – December 26, 2010) was an American politician and educator.
Preceded byJ. Robert Stassen
Succeeded byJim Metzen
BornConrado M. Vega
June 22, 1938
June 22, 1938
DiedDecember 26, 2010 (aged 72)
Conrad Vega | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 52nd district | |
| In office 1977–1985 | |
| Preceded by | J. Robert Stassen |
| Succeeded by | Jim Metzen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Conrado M. Vega June 22, 1938 |
| Died | December 26, 2010 (aged 72) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | University of St. Thomas (BA) |
Early life and education
Born in South St. Paul, Minnesota, Vega received his bachelor's degree from University of St. Thomas.
Career
Vega taught social studies at Lakeville North High School. He was the first Hispanic state senator in Minnesota.[1] Vega served in the Minnesota Senate from 1977 to 1985 as a Democrat.[2][3]
