Quick Facts
Biography
Steve Green (born May 28, 1960) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 2B northwestern Minnesota which includes most of Becker County, southern Clearwater County, southern Hubbard County, Mahnomen County northeastern Otter Tail County and northern Wadena County.
Education and career
Green graduated from Fosston High School in 1978. He later attended the Detroit Lakes Area Vocational Technical Institute.Green operated a greenhouse for 23 years.Lakeland Greenhouse was started by his parents in 1973.He took it over in 1981, and continued the family tradition until 2004.Green now makes his living in construction and carpentry work. He has been a self-employed businessman for 31 years.Green had been politically active in the Republican Party for about eight years, and had previously been a candidate in 2010 and 2008 for District 2A.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Elections
Green was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.He won re-election in 2014.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | David Sobieski | 6236 | 42.77 | ||
| Republican | Steve Green (Incumbent) | 8335 | 57.16 | +6.2 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Brita Sailer | 9376 | 48.96 | ||
| Republican | Steve Green | 9759 | 50.96 | +6.96 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Kent Eken(Incumbent) | 7502 | 55.86 | ||
| Republican | Steve Green | 5915 | 44.0 | +7.61 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Kent Eken (Incumbent) | 11411 | 63.54 | ||
| Republican | Steve Green | 6535 | 36.39 | ||
Committee assignments
For the 89th Legislative Session, Green is a part of:
- Vice-Chair: Greater Minnesota Economic and Workforce Development Policy Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee
- Legacy Funding Finance Committee
For the 88th Legislative Session, Green was a part of:
- Capital Investment Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee
- Housing Finance and Policy Committee
- Legacy Committee
Tenure
Green was sworn in on January 8, 2013.He has served in the 88th and 89th Minnesota Legislatures.
Personal life
Green is married to his wife, Cindy. They have six children and reside in Fosston, Minnesota. He is self-employed.
