Age: 49 • Address: Delano
Family: wife, Jacquie; seven children: Tripp, Jack, Bobby, Katie, Joey, Billy and Johnny.
Education: Bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks; law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.
Occupation: Lawyer
Political experience: Elected to the state House in 2004; previously served on the city councils in Delano and Independence.
Something you don't know about him: He regularly rides the bus to the Capitol during the legislative session.
