Shane Hudella
Shane Hudella is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Republican Party, Hudella represents District 41B in the southeast Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Hastings and Cottage Grove and parts of Dakota and Washington Counties.[1][2]
Shane Hudella | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 41B district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Jurgens |
| Constituency | 41B (2023-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jessica |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Hastings, Minnesota |
| Education | University of St. Thomas |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Minnesota |
| Branch/service | Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1988-2012 |
| Rank | First Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Storm, 1990 |
Early life, education and career
Hudella graduated from Hastings High School and attended the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[1]
Hudella joined the Minnesota Army National Guard in 1988, serving until 2012. He was deployed in Operation Desert Storm in Iraq, and reached the rank of First Sergeant.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Hudella was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran after redistricting and after three-term Republican incumbent Tony Jurgens announced he would run for a seat in the Minnesota Senate.[1]
Hudella serves on the Education Finance, Transportation Finance and Policy, and Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Shane Hudella | 9,783 | 51.05 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Tina Folch | 9,365 | 48.87 | |
| Write-in | 17 | 0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 19,165 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
Hudella lives in Hastings, Minnesota with his wife, Jessica, and has four children.[1]
References
- "Hudella, Shane - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- "Rep. Shane Hudella (41B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- "2022 Results for State Representative District 41B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.