12 Facts About Spencer Igo

Spencer R Igo is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2021.

Spencer Igo grew up in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and graduated from Grand Rapids High School.

Spencer Igo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from the University of North Dakota.

Spencer Igo worked as a field director for Jason Lewis's 2018 campaign for the United States House of Representatives.

Spencer Igo then worked as Congressman Pete Stauber's northern field representative in Minnesota's 8th congressional district from 2019 to 2021.

Spencer Igo was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2020 and was reelected in 2022.

Spencer Igo first ran after two-term Republican incumbent Sandy Layman announced that she would not seek reelection.

Spencer Igo serves as an assistant minority leader for the House Republican caucus and sits on the Climate and Energy, Economic Development, and Sustainable Infrastructure Committees.

Spencer Igo has been outspoken in his support of the mining and timber industries in northern Minnesota, and critical of the state environmental review process.

In 2021, Spencer Igo proposed legislation to hold a wolf hunting season.

Spencer Igo opposed efforts to ban lead fishing tackles due to concerns with implementation and the high cost of alternatives.

Spencer Igo is a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.