Steve Gander

Steve Gander
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 1B district
Assumed office
January 14, 2025
Preceded byDeb Kiel
Mayor of East Grand Forks, Minnesota
In office
January 3, 2017 – January 7, 2025
Preceded byLynn Stauss
Succeeded byMark Olstad
Personal details
Born (1961-08-27) August 27, 1961
PartyRepublican
Children2
WebsiteOfficial website
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Steve Gander (born August 27, 1961) is an American Republican politician and optometrist who is serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing the 1B district, since 2025. He previously served as the mayor of East Grand Forks, Minnesota from 2017 to 2025.

During his youth, he went to school with future state senator Dave Thompson.

After incumbent Republican Deb Kiel declined to seek re-election, Gander announced a bid to succeed her. Gander took office in January 2025.