Bryan Lawrence (born June 28, 1970) is an American politician and farmer serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 27B since April 2024.
[1] A member of the Republican Party, he represents the northern Twin Cities suburbs, including parts of Anoka, Isanti, Mille Lacs, and Sherburne counties.
He graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 1988 and attended the University of Minnesota, where he earned his bachelor's degree in agricultural business administration.
[2] Lawrence first entered politics when he ran for state house district 17B in 1996 and 1998, losing to DFL incumbent Leslie Schumacher.
[2] Following the resignation of representative Kurt Daudt, the former speaker of the state house, a special election to fill the vacancy was scheduled for March 19, 2024.