Kelly Morrison
Kelly Morrison | |
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Assistant Majority Leader of The Minnesota House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 8, 2020 | |
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 33B district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Cindy Pugh |
Personal details | |
Born | Minneapolis, Minnesota | February 2, 1969
Political party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor (since 2018) |
Spouse(s) | John Willoughby |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Deephaven, Minnesota |
Alma mater | Yale University Boston University Case Western Reserve University |
Occupation | Physician |
Kelly Morrison (born February 2, 1969)[1] 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 33B in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area. This includes the cities of Chanhassen, Deephaven, Mound, and Excelsior, Minnesota. She is the Assistant Majority Leader.
Early life, education, and career[]
Morrison was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and graduated from The Blake School. She attended Yale University as a multi-generation legacy, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in history, attended Boston University, and attended Case Western Reserve University, graduating with a Doctor of Medicine.[1]
Morrison is a practicing obstetrician and gynecologist.[2]
Minnesota House of Representatives[]
Morrison was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Pugh. She was reelected in 2020.
Personal life[]
Morrison and her husband, John Willoughby, have three children. She resides in Deephaven, Minnesota.[3]
Elections[]
In 2020, Morrison faced Republican Andrew Myers, who she defeated as part of the 2020 Minnesota House of Representatives election.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Kelly Morrison (Incumbent) | 14,202 | 50.5 | ||
Republican | Andrew Myers | 13,889 | 49.4 |
In 2018, Morrison faced incumbent Republican Cindy Pugh, who had represented the district since 2013. Morrison defeated Pugh as part of the 2018 Minnesota House of Representatives election.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic (DFL) | Kelly Morrison | 11,786 | 50.4 | ||
Republican | Cindy Pugh (Incumbent) | 11,570 | 49.5 |
References[]
- ^ a b "Morrison, Kelly". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 11, 2018.
- ^ Bierschbach, Briana (July 9, 2018). "Is there a doctor in the (state) House?". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ Kieffer, Paige (October 11, 2018). "Minnesota House District 33B Voters Guide: Morrison vs. Pugh". Sun Sailor. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
- ^ "Results for State Representative District 33B". Results for State Representative District 33B. Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Results for State Representative District 33B". Results for State Representative District 33B. Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
External links[]
- 1969 births
- Living people
- Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- Minnesota Democrats
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Women state legislators in Minnesota