Shelly Christensen
Shelly Christensen | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39B district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Kathy Lohmer |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
Spouse | Scott |
Children | 1 |
Residence(s) | Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–River Falls (BS) Aspen University (MA) |
Michelle "Shelly" Christensen is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 39B in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life and education[edit]
Christensen was raised in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota and graduated from Stillwater Area High School in 1973.[1] She attended the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in secondary English and later Aspen University, graduating with a Master of Arts in education.[2]
Career[edit]
Christensen taught English at Stillwater Area High School and Stillwater Area Junior High for 16 years.[1]
Christensen was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Kathy Lohmer.
Personal life[edit]
Christensen and her husband, Scott, have one child. She resides in Stillwater, Minnesota.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Schneider, Kim (June 27, 2018). "Christensen to take on incumbent Lohmer for House District 39B". The Gazette. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ a b "Christensen, Michelle "Shelly"". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2018.