Eric Pratt
| Eric Pratt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 55th district | |
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Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 23, 1964 |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Tina |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Prior Lake, Minnesota |
| Alma mater |
University of Colorado Boulder (B.A.) University of St. Thomas (M.B.A.) |
| Occupation | risk manager, legislator |
Eric R. Pratt (born January 23, 1964) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 55 in the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life, education, and career
Pratt's family moved to Prior Lake, Minnesota in 1978, where he graduated from Prior Lake High School.[1] He attended the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating in 1987 with a B.A. in economics and later the University of St. Thomas, graduating in 1993 with a M.B.A.[2]
He was a member of the Prior Lake-Savage School Board from 2000 to 2012 and served as its chair.[1][2]
Minnesota Senate
Pratt was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012.[3] Pratt won with 55.11% of the vote over Kathy Busch in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4]
Personal life
Pratt is married to his wife, Tina. They have two children and reside in Prior Lake, Minnesota. Pratt is a risk manager.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Meet Eric Pratt". Pratt for Minnesota. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- 1 2 Baumann, Lisa (July 30, 2012). "Eric Pratt Republican Candidate Senate District 55". Shakopee Patch. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- 1 2 "Pratt, Eric R.". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ↑ "Results for State Senator District 55". [Minnesota Secretary of State]. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
External links
- Eric Pratt at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Eric Pratt official Minnesota Senate website
- Senator Eric Pratt official campaign website