Elaine Harder
Elaine Rupp Harder | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 27, 1947 |
| Died | September 24, 2013 (aged 65) |
| Alma mater | Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Occupation(s) | politician, businesswoman |
| Office | Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives |
| Term | 1995–2004 |
| Political party | Republican |
Elaine Rupp Harder (December 27, 1947 – September 24, 2013) was an American politician and businesswoman. She served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1995 until 2004 as a member of the Republican Party.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Windom, Minnesota, Harder pursued her higher education at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she received her bachelor's degree.[1]
Career
[edit]Harder worked in various roles including a home economics teacher, a sales representative for a printing and office supplies company, and a sales and marketing agent for a family cattle company. Additionally, she served as a 4-H youth development agent with the University of Minnesota Extension Service in Cottonwood County, where she has been involved since her youth.[2]
Political career
[edit]In 1995, Harder embarked on her political career when she was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, where she served until 2004. As a representative, she was known for her contributions to the state legislature as a member of the Republican Party.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Harder lived in Jackson, Minnesota where she and her husband, who ran unsuccessfully for the state Senate in 1990, owned and operated an insurance agency.[2] She was a Lutheran and sang in her church choir.[1]
Death
[edit]Harder passed away on September 24, 2013, in St. Anthony, Minnesota.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". Legislator Record. 1970-07-17. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ a b "House tries Harder to make government efficient" (PDF). 3 March 1995. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "2002 collected newspaper articles" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ "Elaine Harder". Worthington Globe. 2013-09-26. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
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