Steve Haarstick

Democrat

Age: 62

Occupation: Retired journeyman electrician

Family: Wife, Valerie, daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren

Education: Graduated high school in 1975, associate of applied science degree in electrical technology at the North Dakota State School of Science in 1974, four-year electrical apprenticeship

Background: Born and raised on a small family farm in Minnesota. Traveled around the U.S. working construction projects before buying home in Troy 23 years ago. Forty-two year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, served the local union as president, executive board member, assistant business manager and steward