Matt Klein
Matt Klein | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 52nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Metzen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew David Klein September 29, 1967 Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Kristine |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Mendota Heights |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison Mayo Medical School |
| Occupation | physician |
Matthew David "Matt" Klein (born September 29, 1967[1]) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 52 in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life, education, and career
Klein was raised in Saint Paul and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1985.[2] He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison, graduating with a Bachelor of Science, and went on to graduate as a Doctor of Medicine[3] from Mayo Medical School. Klein was elected to the West St. Paul–Mendota Heights–Eagan School Board in 2012.[4] He is a doctor of internal medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center.[5]
Minnesota Senate
Klein currently serves on the following committees in the Minnesota Senate:
- Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
- Taxes
Personal life
Klein and his wife, Kristine, have five children and reside in Mendota Heights.
Electoral History
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Matt Klein (Incumbent) | 29,730 | 60.58 | |
| Republican | Tomas Settell | 19,291 | 39.31 | |
| Write-in | 58 | 0.12 | ||
| Total votes | 49,079 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Matt Klein | 25,448 | 57.84 | |
| Republican | Mark Misukanis | 18,485 | 42.01 | |
| Write-in | 65 | 0.15 | ||
| Total votes | 43,998 | 100.0 | ||
References
- ^ "Matt Klein's Biography". Vote Smart. Vote Smart. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ Ahlstrom, John E. (August 2016). "Matt Klein and Todd Podgorski face off on Aug. 9". South St. Paul Voice. No. Volume XIII No. 8. p. 1. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
{{cite news}}:|issue=has extra text (help) - ^ "Klein, Matt". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
- ^ Ahlstrom, John E. (August 2016). "Matt Klein and Todd Podgorski face off on Aug. 9". South St. Paul Voice. No. Volume XIII No. 8. p. 3. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
{{cite news}}:|issue=has extra text (help) - ^ "Klein announces run for State Senate". Southwest Review. January 17, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Minnesota State Senate District 52 Election Results". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
- ^ "2016 Minnesota State Senate District 52 Election Results". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved May 8, 2016.