Conrado Vega

Conrad Vega
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 52nd district
In office 1977–1985
Preceded by	J. Robert Stassen
Succeeded by	Jim Metzen
Personal details
Born	Conrado M. Vega June 22, 1938 South St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	December 26, 2010 (aged 72) Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	University of St. Thomas (BA)

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

Early life and education

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

Career

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

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