Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 47A district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | redistricted |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
Spouse | married |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Woodbury, Minnesota |
Education | University of Minnesota (BS) Humphrey School of Public Affairs (MS) Iowa State University (MS) |
Occupation |
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Website | Government website Campaign website |
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Hemmingsen-Jaeger represents District 47A in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Woodbury and Maplewood and parts of Ramsey and Washington Counties.[1][2]
Early life, education and career
Hemmingsen-Jaeger attended Wabasha Public Schools as a child. She got her bachelor's degree in cell biology and development from the University of Minnesota, and her master's in genetics from Iowa State University. Hemmingsen-Jaeger graduated from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs in 2016 with a master's in science, technology and environmental policy.[1]
Hemmingsen-Jaeger worked as a forensic scientist for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from 2011 to 2020. She has worked as a DVS business analyst and legislative analyst for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and as a FFAID legislative and policy analyst for the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Hemmingsen-Jaeger also served on a number of state councils, including the Metropolitan Council advisory committee for the Gold Line and the Woodbury for Justice and Equality commission.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Hemmingsen-Jaeger was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. She first ran after redistricting and after two-term DFL incumbent Steve Sandell announced he would not seek reelection.[1]
Hemmingsen-Jaeger serves on the Children and Families Finance and Policy, Climate and Energy Finance and Policy, Health Finance and Policy, and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | 11,426 | 60.18 | |
Republican | Bob Lawrence | 7,550 | 39.77 | |
Write-in | 10 | 0.05 | ||
Total votes | 18,986 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic (DFL) hold |
Personal life
Hemmingsen-Jaeger lives in Woodbury, Minnesota, with her spouse and their two children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Amanda - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (47A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 47A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
External links
- Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Official House of Representatives website
- Official campaign website
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