title: Jack Considine
text: # Jack Considine
  
  John "Jack" Considine, Jr. is an American politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Considine was born on Forbes Air Force Base in Topeka, Kansas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia.
  
  ## Career
  
  Considine was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 19B in south-central Minnesota. Considine left office in 2021, succeeded by Luke Frederick.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Considine is married to his wife, Kristine Madsen. They have two children and reside in Mankato, Minnesota. He previously served on Mankato's city council.
  
  