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American politician

Bob Gunther
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 1, 1995
Preceded byGene Hugoson
Succeeded byBjorn Olson
Constituency23A (2013–2021
26A (1995–2003)
24A (2003–2013)
Personal details
Born (1943-07-12) July 12, 1943 (age 81)
Fairmont, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationSt. Cloud State University (BA)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy

Bob Gunther (born July 12, 1943) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented the 23A district, which includes all or portions of Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin and Watonwan counties.

Early life and education

Gunther was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and graduated from Fairmont High School in Fairmont. He served in the United States Navy until age 26, then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Saint Cloud State University.

Career

Gunther co-owned Gunther's Foods in Fairmont and Elmore.

Gunther was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Republican in 1995 in a special election held after Representative Gene Hugoson was appointed Minnesota commissioner of agriculture. He served until 2021, after not seeking reelection in 2020.

Until redistricting in 2002, Gunther represented the old 26A district.

Personal life

Gunther is married to Nancy, and they have one child. He is a member of the Bethel Evangelical Free Church. He enjoys reading Louis L’Amour and Robert Ludlum.

References

  1. "Bob Gunther". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  2. "Gunther: He will not run again | News, Sports, Jobs - Fairmont Sentinel".
  3. "Gunther, Bob - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
  4. "Gunther, Bob - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".

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Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
93rd Minnesota Legislature (2023–2025)
Speaker
Melissa Hortman (DFL)
Majority Leader
Jamie Long (DFL)
Minority Leader
Lisa Demuth (R)
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