Shane Hudella

Shane Hudella is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Republican Party, Hudella represents District 41B in the southeast Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Hastings and Cottage Grove and parts of Dakota and Washington Counties.

Early life, education and career
Hudella graduated from Hastings High School and attended the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Hudella joined the Minnesota Army National Guard in 1988, serving until 2012. He was deployed in Operation Desert Storm in Iraq, and reached the rank of First Sergeant.

Hudella founded the organization "United Heroes League", which helps children of military families play hockey, and built a Heroes Monument in Hastings recognizing over 4,000 Minnesota service members.

Minnesota House of Representatives
Hudella was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran after redistricting and after three-term Republican incumbent Tony Jurgens announced he would run for a seat in the Minnesota Senate.

Hudella serves on the Education Finance, Transportation Finance and Policy, and Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committees.

Political positions
Hudella has opposed DFL legislation that would raise taxes in the state, specifically speaking against a bill increasing the sales tax in the Twin Cities metropolitan area to pay for transit.

Personal life
Hudella lives in Hastings, Minnesota, with his wife, Jessica, and has four children.