Lyle Koenen
| Lyle Koenen | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 17th district 20th (2012–2013) |
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| Assumed office April 18, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Gary Kubly |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 20B district |
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| In office January 7, 2003 – April 17, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | district redrawn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1956 Willmar, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Sandy |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Clara City, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Willmar Technical College |
| Profession | legislator |
| Religion | Christian Reformed |
Lyle J. Koenen (born June 16, 1956) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 17, which includes portions of Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Renville, and Swift counties in the southwestern part of the state.[1]
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Early life, education, and career
Koenen attended Maynard High School in Maynard, then went on to Willmar Technical College in Willmar, earning his A.A. in agriculture. He has worked as a dairy farmer and was also a milk truck and school bus driver. He has been co-chair of the Chippewa County National Farmers Union since 1996.[1][2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Koenen was first elected in 2002, and was re-elected four times. He served as chair of the House Agriculture, Rural Economies and Veterans Affairs subcommittee for the Veterans Affairs Division.[3] On May 21, 2011, he joined the Republicans in voting for a constitutional amendment to define marriage as between a man and woman.[4]
Minnesota Senate
Koenen was elected to the Senate in a special election in 2012 to fill the seat left vacant after the death of Gary Kubly. He was sworn in on April 18, 2012.[5] Koenen ran for re-election to the newly drawn District 17 in 2012, defeating incumbent Willmar Republican Joseph Gimse.[6]
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External links
- Lyle Koenen at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Lyle Koenen official Minnesota Senate website
- Minnesota Public Radio Votetracker: Rep. Lyle Koenen
- Project Votesmart - Rep. Lyle Koenen Profile
