title: Bob Loonan
text: # Bob Loonan
  
  Bob Loonan (born July 29, 1960) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 55A in the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Loonan attended Saint John's University, graduating with a bachelor's degree.
  
  ## Minnesota House of Representatives
  
  Loonan was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014.
  
  Loonan ran for re-election in 2018 but was defeated in the Republican primary by Erik Mortensen.
  
  Loonan ran again in 2020 by lost in a rematch with Erik Mortensen in the Republican Primary
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Loonan is married to his wife, Denise. They have four children and reside in Shakopee, Minnesota.
  
  