Kurt Zellers
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Kurt Zellers (born October 16, 1969) is an American politician who served as speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013 and minority leader from 2009 to 2011. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented the 34B district in Hennepin County. He was a candidate in the 2014 Minnesota gubernatorial election, losing in the Republican primary.
Quick Facts 58th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Kurt Zellers | |
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58th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office January 4, 2011 – January 7, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Margaret Anderson Kelliher |
Succeeded by | Paul Thissen |
Minority Leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office June 23, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Marty Seifert |
Succeeded by | Paul Thissen |
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office March 3, 2003 – January 5, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Rich Stanek |
Succeeded by | Dennis Smith |
Constituency | District 32B (2003–13) District 34B (2013–15) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1969-10-16) October 16, 1969 (age 54) Grand Forks, North Dakota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kimberly |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Maple Grove, Minnesota, U.S. |
Education | University of North Dakota (BS) |
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