Senator Rob Kupec Contact information
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| Name | Rob Kupec |
| Position | Senator |
| State | state representatives Minnesota |
| Party | Democratic |
| Email Form | |
| Website | Official Website |
Senator Rob Kupec
Rob Kupec Biography
Rob Kupec, born on November 27, 1968, is a distinguished member of the Minnesota State Senate. He represents Senate District 4, which includes most of Clay and Becker counties. He is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL).
Early Life and Education
Rob Kupec was born in eastern Connecticut. Both of his parents were active union organizers. He attended college at the State University of New York-Albany, studying Atmospheric Science, and earned a degree in 1992.
Career
Before entering politics, Rob Kupec had a successful career as a meteorologist. He moved to Moorhead, Minnesota in 2000, and began work as a meteorologist, first for WDAY-TV and then served as chief meteorologist for KVRR.
Political Career
Prior to moving to Minnesota, Kupec ran as a Green party candidate for the Albany County Legislature in 1999. In 2022, incumbent DFL state senator Kent Eken decided not to seek reelection. Kupec ran, and was unopposed in the DFL primary. He defeated Moorhead City Councilman and Republican Dan Bohmer in the general election, winning 52.5% of the vote compared to Bohmer’s 46.8%. Kupec serves on the following committees: Vice Chair: Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Health and Human Services Higher Education Labor.
Personal Life
He is married to Deb White, a Moorhead City Councilwoman. They have one son, Quinn.