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Rich Draheim

Rich Draheim is an American politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate. He represents District 22 in south-central Minnesota. He was born on April 27, 1969, in Mankato, Minnesota. He graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science in 1994.

  • Republican
  • Minnesota
  • Current
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Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Minnesota

Representing constituents across the Minnesota delegation.

Service since 2024

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Rich Draheim

Born: April 27, 1969 Place of Birth: Mankato, Minnesota Political Party: Republican Party of Minnesota Spouse: Lynnette Children: 2 Residence: Madison Lake Education: Bachelor of Science, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Rich Draheim is an American politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate. He represents District 22 in south-central Minnesota. He was born on April 27, 1969, in Mankato, Minnesota. He graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Bachelor of Science in 1994.

Draheim is a small business owner. He owns Weichert Realtors in Mankato. He previously owned the Westwood Marina in Kasota and the New Ulm Event Center, along with other business ventures.

Draheim was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016. He has been re-elected in 2020 and 2022, serving his 3rd term. He has served in the Senate from 2017-2022 for District 20 and from 2023-Present for District 22.

Draheim and his wife, Lynnette, have two children and reside in Madison Lake. He is a member of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.

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