# Bryan Lawrence (politician) *American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 27B since 2024* Bryan Lawrence (born June 28, 1970) is a Minnesota farmer and legislator who has held the district 27B seat in the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] since April 2024. He is a member of the [[Republican Party (United States)]]. His district takes in portions of Anoka, Isanti, Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties north of the Twin Cities.[^1] He won the seat in a special election scheduled for March 19, 2024. The election was called after former House speaker Kurt Daudt resigned. Lawrence took more than 80 percent of the vote and took the oath of office on April 2, 2024. Before that, he lost two races for House district 17B, in 1996 and 1998, and spent more than two decades on the Baldwin Township board.[^1] ## Early life and education Lawrence was born on June 28, 1970, in [[Coon Rapids]], [[Minnesota]]. His father, Doug, ran several soil and sod companies in the area. Lawrence finished at Coon Rapids High School in 1988. He then studied at the [[University of Minnesota]] and completed a bachelor's degree in agricultural business administration. Afterward, he went back to work in the family business with his younger brother, Brad.[^1] ## Political career Lawrence's first campaigns were for House district 17B in 1996 and 1998. In both races he was defeated by the DFL incumbent, Leslie Schumacher. He later received an appointment to the Baldwin Township board and stayed on it for more than 20 years. He has also chaired the Sherburne County planning and zoning board.[^1] ### Minnesota House of Representatives Kurt Daudt, a former speaker of the House, resigned the 27B seat, and a special election to replace him was set for March 19, 2024. Lawrence entered the race and received the state Republican Party's endorsement at a nominating convention in February. He then won the general election with more than 80 percent of the vote.[^1] He took office on April 2, 2024. His committee assignments were Children and Families Finance and Policy, and Education Finance.[^1] ## Personal life Lawrence lives on the family farm in Princeton, Minnesota, with his wife, Marytina, and their four children. The family attends New Life Church, which is affiliated with the Assemblies of God USA.[^1] ## In the Minnesota record ### Who - Bryan Lawrence, Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for district 27B.[^1] ### What - House member assigned to the Children and Families Finance and Policy committee and the Education Finance committee.[^1] ### When - Born June 28, 1970, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.[^1] - Ran unsuccessfully for House district 17B in 1996 and 1998.[^1] - Special election scheduled for March 19, 2024. Sworn in April 2, 2024.[^1] ### Where - District 27B: parts of Anoka, Isanti, Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties.[^1] ## Notes [^1]: Wikipedia contributors, *Bryan Lawrence (politician)* (revision 1365518988, retrieved 2026-10-26) — birth, education, local offices, 1996 and 1998 candidacies, 2024 special election, swearing-in, committee assignments and residence. <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Lawrence_(politician)>