Rep. Vogel not seeking re-election to MN House

 On Tuesday, Feb. 4, State Representative Bob Vogel, R-Elko New Market, announced he will not be seeking re-election for a fourth term to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Vogel has represented House District 20A since being first elected in 2014.

“I never dreamed growing up in New Market, then a community of 250 people, that I would have the honor of representing over 38,000 people in the Minnesota House for three terms,” said Rep. Vogel. “Serving in public office has been a great privilege and truly a life-changing experience.”

Prior to serving as a legislator, Vogel served on the Scott County Board of Commissioners from 2003 to 2009.

During his terms in office, Vogel was often referred to as “a numbers guy” which drew on his experience as a community banker. He will retire following the completion of his term in January 2021. “I hope that in my time in public office I have been able to give back at least a portion of what my community has done for me,” Vogel continued. “Deciding to not seek re-election has been a difficult decision; however,...

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