Paul Utke
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 2nd district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byRod Skoe
Personal details
Born (1956-12-03) December 3, 1956 (age 67)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseNancy
Children2
Residence(s)Park Rapids, Minnesota, U.S.
Occupationinsurance broker

Paul Utke (/ˈʌtki/ UT-kee; born December 3, 1956) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 2 in northwestern Minnesota.

Early life and career

Utke was born on December 3, 1956,[1] and raised in North Dakota. He is an insurance broker and was elected to the Park Rapids City Council in 2008. He was chaired the Hubbard County Republicans and has served on boards of several local organizations. He owned a hardware store in Park Rapids for 16 years.[2]

Minnesota Senate

Utke was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016.

Personal life

Utke and his wife, Nancy, have two children and reside in Park Rapids.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Utke, Paul". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Utke to run for State Senate Dist. 2". Park Rapids Enterprise. Forum Communications. March 9, 2016. Retrieved December 11, 2016.

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