# Brion Curran *American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023* Brion Curran (born May 27, 1985) has been a member of the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] since 2023, elected as a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL).[^1] Curran's seat, District 36B, is in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area. It takes in White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights and portions of Ramsey and Washington Counties.[^1] Curran won the seat in the 2022 election. The DFL incumbent, Ami Wazlawik, had served two terms and chose not to run again.[^2] In the House, Curran has authored bills on no-knock search warrants and on drinking water management around White Bear Lake. Curran also supported a ban on conversion therapy for minors and vulnerable adults, which the House passed in 2023.[^3] Curran was arrested on October 9, 2023, in [[Chisago County, Minnesota]], on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Curran pleaded guilty to misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI and served two days in jail in early 2024.[^4] ## Early life, education and career Curran is a graduate of Centennial High School in Circle Pines, [[Minnesota]].[^5] Curran holds an associate of applied sciences degree in law enforcement from Century College. Curran also holds a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Concordia University, St. Paul.[^5] Curran's work history includes two decades in disability services.[^6] From 2015 to 2018, Curran was a 911 dispatcher and a volunteer police sergeant with the White Bear Lake Police Department.[^6] In 2018 Curran became a deputy in the Chisago County [[sheriff]]'s Office. Curran left the post that year after responding to a traumatic incident and developing PTSD.[^6] ## Minnesota House of Representatives Curran was first elected to the House in 2022, after Wazlawik declined to seek a third term.[^2] Curran's committee assignments are Human Services Policy, Judiciary Finance and Civil Law, and Public Safety Finance and Policy. Curran was vice chair of the Sustainable Infrastructure Policy Committee for 2023–2024.[^7] Curran is vice chair of the Queer Caucus, a caucus of LGBTQ+ legislators established during the 2023 session. For the 2025–26 session, Curran is also an assistant DFL floor leader.[^7] ### Political positions Curran backed the 2023 bill banning conversion therapy for minors and vulnerable adults in Minnesota, which passed the House that year.[^8] Curran has described the practice as "abusive brainwashing." Speaking on the House floor, Curran described their own experience with it and argued that it causes more harm than good.[^8] After leaving the sheriff's office in 2018 because of PTSD, Curran has called for more mental health support funding for officers.[^9] Curran authored a bill to bar courts from issuing or approving no-knock search warrants. Curran argued that such warrants endanger both citizens and law enforcement and violate the Fourth Amendment's protection against unlawful searches and seizures.[^9] The father of Amir Locke testified in support of the bill at its hearing. Amir Locke was killed during a no-knock warrant search in which he was not named.[^9] Curran also authored a bill to create a [[Working Group]] led by the [[Metropolitan Council (Minnesota)]]. The group would assist East Metro municipalities that are having difficulty managing drinking water services around White Bear Lake.[^10] ## Personal life Curran resides in Vadnais Heights.[^11] Public court records show that Curran's marriage ended in divorce in 2023.[^11] ### Legal issues Curran was arrested in Chisago County on October 9, 2023, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI).[^4] Under a plea agreement, Curran pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI charge, and the other charges were dismissed. Curran served a two-day jail sentence in early 2024.[^4] ## Notes [^1]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — lead: birth date, DFL membership, House service since 2023, District 36B geography. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^2]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Minnesota House of Representatives": 2022 election; Wazlawik, a two-term DFL incumbent, did not seek reelection. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^3]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Political positions": conversion therapy, no-knock warrant and drinking water legislation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^4]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Legal issues": October 9, 2023 DWI arrest in Chisago County, plea to misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI with other charges dismissed, two-day jail sentence in early 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^5]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Early life, education and career": high school, Century College and Concordia University degrees. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^6]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Early life, education and career": disability services work, White Bear Lake Police Department service 2015–2018, Chisago County deputy service in 2018 and departure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^7]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Minnesota House of Representatives": committee assignments, 2023–2024 vice chair role, Queer Caucus vice chair, 2025–26 assistant floor leader. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^8]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Political positions": support for the conversion therapy ban passed by the House in 2023; the "abusive brainwashing" statement; House floor remarks. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^9]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Political positions": advocacy for officer mental health funding; the no-knock warrant bill and stated rationale; testimony by Amir Locke's father. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^10]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Political positions": Metropolitan Council–led drinking water working group bill. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran [^11]: Wikipedia contributors, *Brion Curran* (revision 1365518400, retrieved 2026-10-26) — "Personal life": residence in Vadnais Heights; 2023 divorce per public court records. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brion_Curran