Brian Pfarr
Brian Pfarr (Republican Party) was a member of theMinnesota House of Representatives, representingDistrict 22B. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. He left office on January 14, 2025.
Pfarr (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theMinnesota House of Representatives to representDistrict 22B. He won in the general election onNovember 8, 2022.
Biography
Brian Pfarr served in the Minnesota Army National Guard, reaching the rank of colonel.[1] Pfarr earned a B.S. in business and an M.S. in education from Minnesota State University at Mankato.[2] His career experience includes working as a business executive, a teacher with South Central College, and a lender with Farmer & Merchants Bank.[1][2] Pfarr has been affiliated with the Le Sueur American Legion Post #55, the Le Sueur VFW Post #4297, and the LeSueur Lions Club.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Pfarr was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Pfarr was assigned to the following committees:
- Commerce Finance and Policy Committee
- House Housing Finance and Policy Committee
- Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Brian Pfarr did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B
IncumbentBrian Pfarr defeatedMarcia Stapleton in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Pfarr (R) | 68.7 | 13,225 |
| Marcia Stapleton (D) | 31.3 | 6,023 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 11 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 19,259 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Marcia Stapleton advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentBrian Pfarr advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20A
Brian Pfarr defeatedErina Prom in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Brian Pfarr (R) | 68.6 | 16,922 |
| Erina Prom (D) | 31.3 | 7,705 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 23 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 24,650 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Erina Prom advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Brian Pfarr advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20A.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Alan Mackenthun (R)
- Marko Popovich (R)
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Brian Pfarr did not completeBallotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B | Won general | $24,969 | $26,396 |
| 2020 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 20A | Won general | $40,872 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $65,841 | $26,396 | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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See also
2022 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Rod Hamilton (R) | Minnesota House of Representatives District 22B 2023-2025 | Succeeded by Terry Stier (R) |
| Preceded by Bob Vogel (R) | Minnesota House of Representatives District 20A 2021-2023 | Succeeded by Pam Altendorf (R) |
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