Jeremy Munson
Jeremy Munson | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 23B district | |
| Assumed office February 20, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Cornish |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 or 1976 (age 48–49) |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Kallie Eberhart Munson |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Lake Crystal, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | business consultant, small business owner |
Jeremy Munson (born 1975)[1] is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 23B in southern Minnesota.
Early life, education, and career
Munson grew up in Brainerd, Minnesota. He attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a business degree. He later lived in New York for a year working in the financial sector before moving back to Lake Crystal, Minnesota in 2003.[2] He married his wife, Kallie Eberhart Munson, of Madelia, MN, in 2004.
Munson was chair of the Blue Earth County Republicans for two years before becoming chair of the Minnesota First Congressional District Republicans in 2017.[2]
Munson is a self employed business consultant in regulatory compliance. He started the Minnesota Hops Company in 2013, which specializes in growing hops for Minnesota's craft brewing industry.[1][2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Munson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in a 2018 special election, succeeding Republican incumbent Tony Cornish, who after facing sexual harassment and assault allegations from multiple women who worked as staffers, legislators and lobbyists, signed a settlement agreement with one of the women and resigned from office.[3] In December 2018, Munson, along with three other House members, formed a separate 'New House Republican Caucus' out of dissatisfaction with the House minority leadership.[4]
Electoral history
- 2018 Race for Minnesota House of Representatives — District 23B
- Jeremy Munson (R) 60% (10,290 votes)
- Jim Grabowska (DFL), 39.8% (6,827 votes)
- Write-in, 0.1% (19 votes)
- 2018 Race for Minnesota House of Representatives — District 23B Special Election
- Jeremy Munson (R) 59.7% (3,943 votes)
- Melissa Wagner (DFL), 40.3% (2,658 votes)
Personal life
Munson and his wife, Kallie Eberhart Munson, have resided on their farm outside Lake Crystal, Minnesota since 2003. They have two daughters., who attend school in Lake Crystal, Minnesota.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Van Berkel, Jessie (February 11, 2018). "Cash pours in for two Minnesota special elections". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ a b c Mewes, Trey (January 21, 2018). "Munson looks to bring grassroots values to Capitol". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ Mewes, Trey (February 12, 2018). "Munson wins 23B special election". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved February 13, 2018.
- ^ Bakst, Brian. "Renegade House members split from GOP caucus". Capitol View. Retrieved 2018-12-08.
External links
- Jeremy Munson at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Official House of Representatives website
- Official campaign website
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