Conrado M. "Conrad" Vega (June 22, 1938 – December 26, 2010) was an American politician and educator.

Conrad Vega
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 52nd district
In office
1977–1985
Preceded byJ. Robert Stassen
Succeeded byJim Metzen
Personal details
Born
Conrado M. Vega

June 22, 1938
South St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedDecember 26, 2010 (aged 72)
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of St. Thomas (BA)

Early life and education

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Born in South St. Paul, Minnesota, Vega received his bachelor's degree from University of St. Thomas.

Career

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Vega taught social studies at Lakeville North High School. He was the first Hispanic state senator in Minnesota.[1] Vega served in the Minnesota Senate from 1977 to 1985 as a Democrat.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Reid-Merritt, Patricia (2018-12-07). A State-by-State History of Race and Racism in the United States [2 volumes]. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 978-1-4408-5601-3.
  2. ^ "Conrado Vega Obituary (2010) - Inver Grove Heights, MN - Pioneer Press". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  3. ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Conrado Vega