First elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives at the age of 23, Torrey Westrom has a proven record of rural job creation while ensuring government operates within its means. Westrom has served in the State Senate since 2012.

Westrom entered politics to make a difference. During his time at the statehouse, he has diligently fought for smaller government, expanding economic opportunities, and conservative, commonsense solutions. Senator Westrom currently serves as the Republican lead of the Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee. And previously, he served as chairman of the Senate Agriculture and Rural Development Finance and Policy; and Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Finance committees.

During his time in the House of Representatives, he served as chair of the House Energy and Civil Law committees. Senator Westrom was also vice-chair of both the Agriculture Policy and Transportation Policy committees.

Westrom grew up in Willmar and Elbow Lake, and at the age of fourteen lost his vision in a farm-related accident. As a result of the accident and accompanying loss of sight, Westrom did not give up on his High School athletic career; instead, he persevered by moving from the basketball team to becoming an accomplished wrestler. In 2012, he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and received the Medal of Courage Award. Westrom continues to serve as a passionate advocate of independent living and employment opportunities for those with disabilities.

Torrey and his wife, Anna, own and operate a family business and reside in Alexandria with their three children. An attorney, Westrom received his law degree from William Mitchell Law School in St. Paul. The Westroms are members of Grace Evangelical Free Church.

• Republican Lead, Agriculture, Broadband and Rural Development
• Finance