Brad Tabke


Brad Tabke is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he represents District 55A in the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Early life, education, and career

Tabke was raised in Moville, Iowa. Tabke attended Iowa State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in horticulture.
Tabke owns a consulting firm located in downtown Shakopee, Minnesota and is a founder of the Shakopee Diversity Alliance. He is a former member of the Transportation Advisory Board for the Metropolitan Council, former chair of the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, and former chair of the Shakopee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
Tabke was mayor of Shakopee, first elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2013.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Tabke was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018.

Personal life

Tabke and his wife, Katy, have two children. He has resided in Shakopee, Minnesota since 2003.