Larry Kraft
Larry Kraft (born January 24, 1966) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Kraft represents District 46A, which includes the city of St. Louis Park in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, and parts of Hennepin County in Minnesota.[1][2]
Larry Kraft | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 46A district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Ryan Winkler |
Constituency | 46A (2023-present) |
Personal details | |
Born | January 24, 1966 |
Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
Spouse | Lauri |
Children | 2 |
Residence | St. Louis Park, Minnesota |
Education | Cornell University (B.S., M.B.A) |
Occupation | Legislator |
Website | Government website Campaign website |
Early life, education and career
Kraft received both his bachelor's degree in computer science and his M.B.A from Cornell University.[1]
Kraft has served in many capacities for the city of St. Louis Park, including as a city council member, environment and sustainability commissioner and a member of the climate action plan committee and the steering committee for St. Louis Park arts and culture strategic framework development.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Kraft was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran after redistricting and after seven-term DFL incumbent Ryan Winkler who announced he would run for Hennepin County Attorney.[1]
Kraft serves as vice chair of the Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee and sits on the Commerce Finance and Policy, Sustainable Infrastructure Policy, and Transportation Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Larry Kraft | 16,013 | 97.88 | |
Write-in | 347 | 2.12 | ||
Total votes | 16,360 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic (DFL) hold |
Personal life
Kraft lives in St. Louis Park, Minnesota with his wife, Lauri, and has two children.[1]
References
- "Kraft, Larry - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- "Rep. Larry Kraft (46A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- "2022 Results for State Representative District 46A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.