Newberger, Jim
House 2013-2018 (District 15B)
Party when first elected: Republican
Counties Served:
Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/6/1964
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Becker
Occupation (when first elected):
Paramedic
EDUCATION
Hopkins-Lindbergh High School; Secondary;
Century College; Vocational-Technical School; Paramedic Training
St. Cloud State University; B.A.; Political Science/Mass Communications
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Michele
Children:
Three children (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
In 2018, he won the GOP endorsement for the U.S. Senate seat held by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar but was unsuccessful in the general election.
He ran for Senate District 10 in the 2022 election but was defeated in the primary.
Body: House
District: 15B
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Becker
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019
Counties Represented:
Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright
Occupation: Paramedic
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Environment & Natural Resources Policy and Finance
Minutes
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Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy and Finance
Minutes
-
Public Safety & Security Policy and Finance
Minutes
Body: House
District: 15B
Elected: 11/4/2014
Residence: Becker
Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented:
Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright
Occupation: Paramedic
Party:
Republican
Committees:
-
Environment & Natural Resources Policy & Finance
Minutes
-
Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy & Finance
Minutes
-
Public Safety and Crime Prevention Policy & Finance
Minutes
Body: House
District: 15B
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Becker
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
Counties Represented:
Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Wright
Occupation: Paramedic
Party:
Republican
Session Interviews
Session Interview
(Video) 2013 House Interview
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