Rich Draheim (/ˈdreɪhaɪm/ DRAY-hyme;[1] born April 27, 1969) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 22 in south-central Minnesota.
Rich Draheim | |
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Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 22nd district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Kevin Dahle |
Personal details | |
Born | Mankato, Minnesota | April 27, 1969
Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
Spouse | Lynnette |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Madison Lake |
Alma mater | Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Occupation | small business owner |
Early life, education, and career
editDraheim graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science in 1994.[2] He owns Weichert Realtors in Mankato.[3] He previously owned the Westwood Marina in Kasota and the New Ulm Event Center, along with other business ventures.
Minnesota Senate
editDraheim was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016.
Personal life
editDraheim and his wife, Lynnette, have two children and reside in Madison Lake.[2] He is a member of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Senate Members' Pronunciation". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Draheim, Rich". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
- ^ Rook, Suzy (January 12, 2016). "Le Sueur County business owner announces run for state Senate". Le Sueur News-Herald. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
External links
edit- Rich Draheim at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Official Senate website
- Official campaign website