Jeff Brand

Jeff Brand is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A former member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 19A in south-central Minnesota.

Jeff Brand
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 19A district
In office
January 8, 2019 – January 2021
Preceded byClark Johnson
Succeeded bySusan Akland
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic–Farmer–Labor
Spouse(s)Genevieve
Children2
ResidenceSt. Peter, Minnesota
Alma materVermilion Community College
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Occupationsmall business owner, insurance broker

Early life, education, and career

Brand was raised in Howard Lake, Minnesota.[1] He attended the Parks Law Enforcement Academy, graduating with a certificate, graduated from Vermilion Community College, and attended Minnesota State University, Mankato, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in anthropology.[2]

Brand was elected a member of the St. Peter, Minnesota city council in 2011. He co-owns a rain garden installation company with his wife, Genevieve, and is also an insurance broker.[3]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Brand was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018. He lost the following election in 2020 to Republican Susan Akland. Since the election, he has been a vocal critic of Akland, and is expected to run again for the seat in 2022.[4]

Personal life

Brand and his wife, Genevieve, have two children.[1] He resides in St. Peter, Minnesota.[2]

References
  1. Madsen, Nancy (January 10, 2018). "Jeff Brand throws hat in ring for state District 19A seat". St. Peter Herald. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  2. "Brand, Jeff". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
  3. Mewes, Trey (October 26, 2018). "Longtime GOP opponent and 1st-time DFL candidate try to replace Johnson in 19A". The Free Press. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  4. Mewes, Trey (January 9, 2021). "St. Peter freshman lawmaker regrets rally controversy". Mankato Free Press. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
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