# Jeff Brand > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jeff_Brand > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jeff_Brand.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Brand > Source revision: 1349969434 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American politician}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Jeff Brand | image = | constituency = District 18A | term_start = January 3, 2023 | term_end = January 14, 2025 | predecessor = [Dean Urdahl](/source/Dean_Urdahl) | successor = [Erica Schwartz](/source/Erica_Schwartz_(politician)) | term_start1 = January 8, 2019 | term_end1 = January 5, 2021 | predecessor1 = [Clark Johnson](/source/Clark_Johnson_(politician)) | successor1 = [Susan Akland](/source/Susan_Akland) | constituency1 = District 19A | birth_date = | birth_place = | death_date = | death_place = | party = [Democratic](/source/Democratic_Party_(United_States)) | spouse = Genevieve | children = 2 | education = [Vermilion Community College](/source/Vermilion_Community_College)
[Minnesota State University, Mankato](/source/Minnesota_State_University%2C_Mankato) ([BS](/source/Bachelor_of_Science)) | occupation = {{hlist|[Small business owner](/source/Small_business_owner)|[Legislator](/source/Legislator)}} | website = {{URL|https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15501|Government website}} {{URL|https://www.brandforhouse.org/|Campaign website}} | office = Member of the [Minnesota House of Representatives](/source/Minnesota_House_of_Representatives) }} '''Jeff Brand''' is an American politician who served in the [Minnesota House of Representatives](/source/Minnesota_House_of_Representatives) from 2023 to 2025 and from 2019 to 2021. A member of the [Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party](/source/Minnesota_Democratic%E2%80%93Farmer%E2%80%93Labor_Party) (DFL), Brand represented District 18A in south-central [Minnesota](/source/Minnesota), which includes the cities of [St. Peter](/source/St._Peter%2C_Minnesota) and [North Mankato](/source/North_Mankato%2C_Minnesota), [Nicollet County](/source/Nicollet_County%2C_Minnesota), and parts of [Blue Earth](/source/Blue_Earth_County%2C_Minnesota) and [Le Sueur](/source/Le_Sueur_County%2C_Minnesota) Counties.{{Cite web |title=Brand, Jeff - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=15501 |access-date=2023-02-18 |website=www.lrl.mn.gov}}{{Cite web |title=Rep. Jeff Brand (18A) - Minnesota House of Representatives |url=https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15501 |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=www.house.mn.gov}} ==Early life, education, and career== Brand was raised on a dairy farm in [Howard Lake, Minnesota](/source/Howard_Lake%2C_Minnesota). He graduated from the [Parks Law Enforcement Academy](/source/Parks_Law_Enforcement_Academy) with a certificate, from [Vermilion Community College](/source/Vermilion_Community_College), and from [Minnesota State University, Mankato](/source/Minnesota_State_University%2C_Mankato), with a [Bachelor of Science](/source/Bachelor_of_Science) in anthropology. Brand served as a member of the [St. Peter](/source/St._Peter%2C_Minnesota) City Council from 2011 to 2018. He co-owns a [rain garden](/source/rain_garden) installation and native plant landscaping company, Seed to Site, with his wife, Genevieve.{{Cite web |last=Eischens |first=Rilyn |date=2020-09-24 |title=50 Minnesota state and federal races to watch in the 2020 election |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2020/09/24/50-minnesota-state-and-federal-races-to-watch-in-the-2020-election/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Friedrich |first=Alex |date=September 23, 2010 |title=Eco groups still want Himle's head |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2010/09/23/eco-groups-still-want-himles-head |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=MPR News |language=en}}{{cite news |last1=Mewes |first1=Trey |date=October 26, 2018 |title=Longtime GOP opponent and 1st-time DFL candidate try to replace Johnson in 19A |language=en |work=[The Free Press](/source/The_Free_Press_(Mankato)) |url=http://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/elections/longtime-gop-opponent-and-st-time-dfl-candidate-try-to/article_e54e8aca-d5c5-11e8-b170-4b9f24e34917.html |accessdate=November 8, 2018}} ==Minnesota House of Representatives== Brand was elected to the [Minnesota House of Representatives](/source/Minnesota_House_of_Representatives) in [2018](/source/Minnesota_House_of_Representatives_election%2C_2018). He first ran after three-term [DFL](/source/Minnesota_Democratic%E2%80%93Farmer%E2%80%93Labor_Party) incumbent [Clark Johnson](/source/Clark_Johnson_(politician)) announced he would not seek reelection. In [2020](/source/2020_Minnesota_House_of_Representatives_election), Brand lost reelection to Republican [Susan Akland](/source/Susan_Akland). He ran against Akland again in [2022](/source/2022_Minnesota_House_of_Representatives_election) and won. During the 2020 election, Brand was endorsed by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association (MPPOA), who later pulled the endorsement after a protest outside Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll's home, which Brand did not attend.{{Cite web |last=Van Oot |first=Torey |date=September 11, 2020 |title=Police group pulls endorsements of several DFL incumbents |url=https://www.startribune.com/police-group-pulls-endorsements-of-several-dfl-incumbents/572376992/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Star Tribune}} Brand was the vice chair of the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee in the [2023-24 session](/source/94th_Minnesota_Legislature) and sat on the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy, Taxes, and Transportation Finance and Policy Committees. From 2019 to 2020, Brand served as vice chair of the Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Committee. Brand has advocated for increased investments in local government and county program aid.{{Cite web |last=Brand |first=Jeff |date=November 19, 2019 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} Counterpoint: The real story of Minnesota's parts is that of a greater whole |url=https://www.startribune.com/the-real-story-of-minnesota-s-parts-is-that-of-a-greater-whole/565181032/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Star Tribune}}{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=November 17, 2022 |title=Local governments look for more state aid |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/11/17/election-stokes-optimism-among-city-officials-about-state-aid-boost |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=MPR News |language=en}} He introduced legislation to give homeowners incentives to upgrade water softeners and reduce chloride in water.{{Cite web |last=Bjorhus |first=Jennifer |date=February 24, 2020 |title=Minnesota pollution regulators target salt-thirsty water softeners |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-pollution-regulators-target-salt-thirsty-water-softeners/568128452/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Star Tribune}} He supported legislation to boost funding for research on alternative crops such as kernza, and wrote a bill increasing funding for grain bin safety and farmer education.{{Cite web |last=Dunbar |first=Elizabeth |date=March 7, 2019 |title=Lawmakers push funding boost for U of M research on alternative crops |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/03/07/lawmakers-push-funding-boost-for-u-of-m-research-on-alternative-crops |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=MPR News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=The Associated Press |date=February 25, 2020 |title='Momma on a mission' backs Walz's call for farm safety money |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/02/25/momma-on-a-mission-backs-walzs-call-for-farm-safety-money |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=MPR News |language=en}} Brand was the lead author of legislation that would eliminate non-essential [PFAS](/source/Per-_and_polyfluoroalkyl_substances) chemicals from products for children, cookware, ski wax, carpet, cosmetics and more.{{Cite web |last=KARNOWSKI |first=STEVE |date=March 23, 2023 |title=Minnesota officials plug fight against 'forever chemicals' |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-officials-plug-fight-against-forever-chemicals/600261412/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Star Tribune}}{{Cite web |last=Marohn |first=Kristi |date=January 24, 2023 |title=DFL lawmakers push to restrict use of 'forever chemicals' |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/01/24/dfl-lawmakers-push-to-restrict-use-of-forever-chemicals |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=MPR News |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Roth |first=Madison |date=2023-03-16 |title=A look at the four Minnesota bills proposing regulations on PFAS chemicals |url=https://www.minnpost.com/environment/2023/03/a-look-at-the-four-bills-regulating-pfas-chemicals-being-considered-at-the-minnesota-legislature/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}} The legislation was supported by environmental groups and opposed by chemical corporation lobbyists.{{Cite web |last=Winter |first=Deena |date=2023-03-01 |title=Bills regulating toxic chemicals attract high-priced lobbyists |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/03/01/bills-regulating-toxic-chemicals-attract-national-attention-opposition/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}} He also authored legislation that would allow Minnesotans exposed to harmful chemicals to sue companies for the cost of monitoring their health.{{Cite web |last=Winter |first=Deena |date=2023-03-20 |title=Bill would allow people to seek medical monitoring due to chemical exposure |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/03/20/bill-would-allow-people-to-seek-medical-monitoring-due-to-chemical-exposure/ |access-date=2023-03-24 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}} == Electoral history == {{Election box begin no change | title = 2018 Minnesota State House - District 19A{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=115&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=391&show=Go|title=2018 Results for State Representative District 19A|access-date=February 17, 2023|website=[Minnesota Secretary of State](/source/Minnesota_Secretary_of_State)}} }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jeff Brand | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 10,274 | percentage = 54.34 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Kim Spears | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 8,603 | percentage = 45.50 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 30 | percentage = 0.16 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 18,907 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}} {{Election box begin no change | title = 2020 Minnesota State House - District 19A{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=391&show=Go|title=2020 Results for State Representative District 19A|access-date=February 17, 2023|website=[Minnesota Secretary of State](/source/Minnesota_Secretary_of_State)}} }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = [Susan Akland](/source/Susan_Akland) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 11,624 | percentage = 50.15 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jeff Brand (incumbent) | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 11,516 | percentage = 49.68 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 40 | percentage = 0.17 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 23,180 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box gain with party link without swing | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota | loser = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}} {{Election box begin no change | title = 2022 Minnesota State House - District 18A{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=149&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=389&show=Go|title=2022 Results for State Representative District 18A|access-date=February 17, 2023|website=[Minnesota Secretary of State](/source/Minnesota_Secretary_of_State)}} }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jeff Brand | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 9,530 | percentage = 51.04 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = [Susan Akland](/source/Susan_Akland) (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 9,119 | percentage = 48.84 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 23 | percentage = 0.12 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 18,672 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box gain with party link without swing | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | loser = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}{{Election box begin no change|title=2024 Election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A{{Cite web |title=Index - Election Results |url=https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Index?ErsElectionId=170&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=389&show=Go |access-date=2025-03-07 |website=electionresults.sos.mn.gov}}}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change|party=Republican Party of Minnesota|candidate=Erica Schwartz|votes=12,282|percentage=51.60%}} {{Election box candidate with party link no change|party=Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party|candidate=Jeff Brand|votes=11,480|percentage=48.23%}} {{Election box gain no swing|winner=Republican Party (United States)|loser=Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor party}}{{Election box end}} ==Personal life== Brand and his wife, Genevieve, have two children. He resides in [St. Peter, Minnesota](/source/St._Peter%2C_Minnesota). ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{MN-legdb|15501}} * [https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/15501 Official House of Representatives website] * [https://www.brandforhouse.org/ Official campaign website] {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Brand, Jeff}} Category:Living people Category:Democratic Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives Category:Year of birth missing (living people) Category:21st-century members of the Minnesota Legislature Category:Minnesota State University, Mankato alumni Category:Minnesota city council members Category:People from St. Peter, Minnesota --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jeff Brand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Brand) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Brand?action=history)). 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