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Paul Gazelka
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Paul E. Gazelka (/ɡəˈzɛlkə/ gə-ZEL-kə; born October 1, 1959) is an American politician and small business owner from Minnesota. A Republican, Gazelka was a member of the Minnesota Senate and was previously a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. In the state senate, Gazelka served as majority leader from 2017 to 2021.
Quick Facts Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate, Preceded by ...
Paul Gazelka | |
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Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate | |
In office January 3, 2017 – September 1, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Tom Bakk |
Succeeded by | Jeremy Miller |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 9th district 12th (2011–2013) | |
In office January 4, 2011 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Paul Koering |
Succeeded by | Redistricted |
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 12A district | |
In office January 4, 2005 – January 2, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Dale Walz |
Succeeded by | John Ward |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-10-01) October 1, 1959 (age 64) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Maralee |
Children | 5 |
Education | University of Minnesota Duluth (attended) Oral Roberts University (BS) |
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Born and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Gazelka spent his later formative years in Minnesota's Iron Range region. He lives near Gull Lake in Cass County, Minnesota.[1] He represented Senate District 9, which included parts of Cass, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena Counties in the north central part of the state.