Cal Bahr
American politician
Calvin K. Bahr (born July 17, 1962) is an American businessman, truck driver, and politician serving since 2023 as a member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents the 31st district in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Career
Bahr was in the United States Army from 1980 to 1989. He was a member of the Upper Rum River Water Management Organization board.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Bahr was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016. He won the Republican endorsement over incumbent Tom Hackbarth and defeated him in the Republican primary. He was reelected in 2018. On December 7, 2018, Bahr and three other House members left the GOP House Caucus to form the New House Republican Caucus due to dissatisfaction with the House Republican leadership. The caucus has introduced bills that feature their strong interest in constitutional issues as well as their own budget proposal.
Minnesota Senate
In 2022, Bahr ran for the open 31st State Senate seat, after incumbent Michelle Benson retired.
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