Steve Drazkowski
Born: November 27, 1964 Place of Birth: Winona, Minnesota, U.S. Residence: Mazeppa, Minnesota, U.S. Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
- Master of Education, University of Minnesota
Career: Steve Drazkowski is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota Senate from District 20. He represents all of Wabasha County, large parts of Olmsted County, Goodhue County, and Winona County, and a smaller part of Dakota County.
Before his tenure in the Senate, he served in the Minnesota House of Representatives. He was first elected to the House in a special election held on August 7, 2007, following the resignation of Representative Steve Sviggum. He was re-elected multiple times, serving until January 3, 2023.
In addition to his political career, Drazkowski is a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources firearms safety instructor, a Wabasha County 4-H volunteer, and a past president of the Minnesota Forage and Grassland Council.
In 2006, Drazkowski ran unsuccessfully for the District 28 seat in the Minnesota Senate. However, his political journey did not end there. He continued to serve and was eventually elected to the Senate in 2022.
Notable Legislation: In 2010, Drazkowski introduced legislation in the Minnesota House modeled after Arizona’s controversial immigration law. In 2012, he proposed an Employee Freedom Constitutional Amendment, which would require a statewide referendum on amending the Minnesota Constitution to include a right-to-work clause weakening unions.
Personal Life: Steve Drazkowski is married to Laura and they have one child. He is a business owner by profession.
