Eric Lucero
Eric Lucero (born 1977/1978)[1] is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 30B in east-central Minnesota. Lucero was a successful litigant in an October 2020 lawsuit which prohibited Minnesota's seven-day extension for counting absentee ballots received after Election Day, which was put in during the COVID-19 emergency powers earlier in the year.[2]
Eric Lucero | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 30B district | |
Assumed office January 6, 2015 | |
Preceded by | David FitzSimmons |
Personal details | |
Born | 1977 or 1978 (age 45–46) Germany |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Erum |
Residence | Dayton, Minnesota |
Alma mater | Metropolitan State University (B.A.S., B.S.) University of Minnesota (M.B.A.) |
Early life
Lucero attended Metropolitan State University, graduating with a B.A.S. and again with a B.S. He later attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a M.B.A.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Lucero was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014.
Lucero spoke at a “Storm the Capitol” rally in St. Paul on January 6, 2021 whose attendees cheered the actual storming of the United States Capitol as it was unfolding at the same time.[4]
Personal life
Lucero is married to Erum Lucero. They reside in Dayton, Minnesota.[3]
References
- Schoemer, Mike (July 28, 2014). "Meet the Candidates: Eric Lucero Seeks Spot in House District 30B". North Wright County Today. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- Forliti, Amy (October 27, 2020). "Court hear challenge to Minnesota mail-in ballots". San Francisco Chronicle.
- "Lucero, Eric". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- "Brand calls for Akland's resignation after attending 'Storm the Capitol' rally".
External links
- Eric Lucero at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Eric Lucero official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Eric Lucero official campaign website
- San Francisco Chronicle