Shane Mekeland is a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 27A in central Minnesota, which includes counties such as Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, and Wright. Born on July 28, 1969, in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, he resides in Clear Lake, Sherburne County, and has served since 2019—initially in District 15B and then District 27A . A business owner in trades, labor, and previously convenience stores, he was first elected in 2018 and is currently in his fourth term. Notable committee roles include Co-Vice Chair of Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy, as well as membership on Energy Finance and Policy and Housing Finance and Policy.

Education and Political Experience

No specific details on formal education are available from public records. Politically, Mekeland has a perfect record in six campaigns, winning all with strong margins, including 71.38% in the 2024 general election for District 27A. His experience spans self-employment in multiple industries before entering politics as a "real-world" advocate in the state legislature.