Steve Gander
American politician (born 1961)
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Steve Gander (born August 27, 1961) is an American Republican politician and optometrist who is serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing the 1B district, since 2025.[1] He previously served as the mayor of East Grand Forks, Minnesota from 2017 to 2025.[2]
Steve Gander | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 1B district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Deb Kiel |
| Mayor of East Grand Forks, Minnesota | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 7, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Lynn Stauss |
| Succeeded by | Mark Olstad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 27, 1961 |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Official website |
During his youth, he went to school with future state senator Dave Thompson.[3]
After incumbent Republican Deb Kiel declined to seek re-election, Gander announced a bid to succeed her.[4] Gander took office in January 2025.
