Mark Koran

American politician
Mark Koran
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 28th (2023 - present), 32nd (2017-2022) district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded bySean Nienow
Personal details
Born (1964-04-01) April 1, 1964 (age 60)
Saint Paul, Minnesota, US
Political partyRepublican Party of Minnesota
SpouseCindy
Children3
ResidenceNorth Branch
OccupationSales Manager

Mark W. Koran (/kəˈræn/ kə-RAN; born April 1, 1964) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 28 in eastern Minnesota.

Early life, education, and career

Koran was born on April 1, 1964,[1] in Saint Paul, Minnesota and raised in Saint Paul's Frogtown neighborhood. He graduated from Como High School in 1982.[2] Koran was previously a manager for the Minnesota Department of Revenue. He is a sales manager and a member of the Lent Township Planning Commission.[3]

Minnesota Senate

Koran was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016, and reelected in 2020 and 2022.

Personal life

Koran and his wife, Cindy, have three children and reside in North Branch.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Koran, Mark". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  2. ^ "About Mark Koran". Campaign for Mark Koran. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  3. ^ "Mark Koran kicks off State Senate campaign". Isanti–Chisago County Star. June 3, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.

External links

  • Mark Koran at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
  • Official Senate website
  • Official campaign website
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