Jeff Howe ( ; born June 15, 1959) is an American politician and member of the

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. A member of the

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, he represents District 13 in central

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. He is a former member of the

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, representing District 13A.

Early life, education, and career

Howe grew up on a farm near Chokio, Minnesota, and graduated from Chokio-Alberta High School. He attended

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, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts. Howe was a member of the

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for 38 years, first in the

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and later in the

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. He retired in 2017 with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a member of the Rockville city council and is now a consultant.

Minnesota Legislature

Howe was first elected to the

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. He did not seek reelection in 2018 in order to seek

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to the

, which he won.

Personal life

Howe is married to Sheri Howe. They have four children and reside in

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. His brother John Howe is a former Minnesota state senator. He is Lutheran.

References

External links

Official Senate websiteOfficial campaign website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Howe, Jeff 1959 births Living people People from Stearns County, Minnesota St. Cloud State University alumni Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives Republican Party Minnesota state senators Lutherans from Minnesota 21st-century members of the Minnesota Legislature