Shane Mekeland

Shane Mekeland (born 1969/1970)[1] is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Mekeland represents District 15B in central Minnesota, which includes the city of Big Lake and parts of Sherburne County.[2][3]

Shane Mekeland
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 27A district
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byJim Newberger
Constituency27A (2023-present)
15B (2019-2022)
Personal details
Born1969/1970 (age 53–54)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAngela
Children1
ResidenceClear Lake, Minnesota
Occupation
WebsiteGovernment website Campaign website

Early life and career

Mekeland was a convenience store manager and owner for 20 years.[4] He is a general contractor.[5]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Mekeland was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, succeeding Jim Newberger, who retired to run in the 2018 U.S. Senate election, and has been reelected every two years since. He serves on the Climate and Energy Finance and Policy and Labor and Industry Finance and Policy Committees.[2]

Personal life

Mekeland has one child and resides in Clear Lake, Minnesota.[6][7]

References
  1. Dickrell, Stephanie (March 10, 2018). "Republicans pick local contractor to run for District 15B House spot". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  2. "Mekeland, Shane - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
  3. "Rep. Shane Mekeland (27A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  4. "House of Representatives candidates share their views". Morrison County Record. Adams Publishing Group. October 22, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  5. Hertel, Nora G. (November 1, 2018). "Three candidates vie to replace Jim Newberger's seat in District 15B race". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  6. "Mekeland, Shane". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  7. Hertel, Nora G. (March 9, 2018). "Background check: Every GOP House hopeful in 15B has a misdemeanor". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
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