Brian Pfarr

Brian Pfarr
Pfarr in 2023
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 22B district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 5, 2021
Preceded byBob Vogel
Personal details
Born (1968-11-27) November 27, 1968 (age 56)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKristan
Children2
ResidenceLe Sueur, Minnesota
EducationMinnesota State University, Mankato (BS, MS)
Occupation
WebsiteGovernment website Campaign website
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1987–2021
RankColonel
UnitMinnesota Army National Guard

Brian Pfarr (born November 27, 1968) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2021. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Pfarr represents District 22B south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including the cities of Belle Plaine and Le Sueur and portions of Blue Earth, Le Sueur, Rice and Scott Counties.[1][2]

Early life, education and career

Pfarr grew up on a farm near Gaylord, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management and a Master of Science in education from Minnesota State University, Mankato.[1]

From 1987 to 2021, Pfarr served in the Minnesota Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of colonel. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his military service.[1]

From 2000 to 2005, Pfarr was a farm business management instructor at South Central College in North Mankato, Minnesota. Since 2005, he has been president of the Minnesota branch of First Farmers & Merchants Bank.[1][3]

Pfarr served on the Le Sueur Economic and Development Authority Committee and was a member of the Comprehensive Panning Working Group and the Le Sueur-Henderson School Board.[1]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Pfarr was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2020 and was reelected in 2022. He first ran after three-term Republican incumbent Bob Vogel announced he would not seek reelection.[4]

Pfarr serves on the Commerce Finance and Policy, Legacy Finance, and Ways and Means Committees.[1]

Electoral history

2020 Minnesota State House - District 20A[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Pfarr 16,922 68.65
Democratic (DFL) Erina Prom 7,705 31.26
Write-in 23 0.09
Total votes 24,650 100.0
Republican hold
2022 Minnesota State House - District 22B[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Pfarr (incumbent) 13,225 68.67
Democratic (DFL) Marcia Stapleton 6,023 31.27
Write-in 11 0.06
Total votes 19,259 100.0
Republican hold

Personal life

Pfarr lives in Le Sueur, Minnesota with his spouse, Kristan, and has two children. His second cousin is Pam Altendorf, who has served in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Pfarr, Brian - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
  2. ^ "Rep. Brian Pfarr (22B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  3. ^ Pugmire, Tim. "Budget and pandemic are key issues facing Legislature". MPR News. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
  4. ^ HUGHES, CARSON (November 4, 2020). "Republican Brian Pfarr wins open race for House District 20A". Southernminn.com. Retrieved 2023-03-04.
  5. ^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 20A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 22B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 18, 2023.