Jessica Hanson
Jessica Hanson is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 56A district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 5, 2021.
Jessica Hanson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 56A district | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Hunter Cantrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor (Democrat) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Northwestern – St. Paul (BS) St. Catherine University (BS) Metropolitan State University (MA) |
Early life and education
Hanson was born and raised in Minnesota.[1] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, a Bachelor of Science in social work from St. Catherine University and a Master of Arts in advocacy and political leadership from Metropolitan State University.[2]
Career
Hanson has worked as a dental network representative for Anthem since 2007. She was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 5, 2021, succeeding Hunter Cantrell.[3]
Political career
Jessica Hanson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 56A in 2020 with 13,166 votes (Pam Myhra 12,316 votes and 28 other write in votes).[4]
Jess’s committee assignments for 2021-2022 are: Agriculture Finance & Policy; Higher Education Finance & Policy; Human Services Finance & Policy; Behavioral Health Policy Division.[5]
References
- "Q&A with House District 56A candidate Jessica Hanson". SWNewsMedia.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- "Rep. Jessica Hanson (56A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- "Jessica Hanson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
- "Jessica Hanson". Ballotpedia. 2020-11-03. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
- "Committees". Jess Hanson for MN House. Retrieved 2022-03-30.