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Steve Gander
Steve Gander (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 1B. He assumed office on January 14, 2025. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Gander (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 1B. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Steve Gander graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, and a Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1987. His career experience includes working as an optometrist.[1] He previously served as the mayor of East Grand Forks and as an at-large city council member.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B
Steve Gander defeated Mike Christopherson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steve Gander (R) | 67.2 | 13,939 |
 | Mike Christopherson (D)  | 32.7 | 6,791 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 20,744 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mike Christopherson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Steve Gander advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Travis Johnson (R)
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gander in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B |
Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Debra Kiel (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 1B 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
