Shawn Savela
Republican · MN
Duluth software consultant of more than 25 years with bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He campaigns on the cost of living, careful spending of tax money, safe neighbourhoods and stronger schools.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Advised local businesses in a published technology interview to use AI as a supplement to human judgment and maintain separate data backups.
March 12, 2026
Source: duluthian.com
Published a letter urging Duluth to pursue Tom Sunnarborg's redevelopment plan for the former Lester Park Golf Course, with safeguards for public access and the Lester River.
May 10, 2025
Source: duluthnewstribune.com
Received the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus endorsement for the 2024 House District 8B general election.
October 29, 2024
Source: gunowners.mn
Received the Minnesota Republican Party's endorsement for the 2024 House District 8B primary.
July 24, 2024
Source: northernnewsnow.com
Founded Claymore Computer Consulting in Duluth.
October 5, 1998
Source: bbb.org
Past race Shawn Savela ran in:
- Minnesota State Representative District 8B · November 3, 2026 · State House District 8B; Minnesota