Shelly Christensen
Shelly Christensen | |
|---|---|
| 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(s) | Scott |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | 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[]
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[]
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[]
Christensen and her husband, Scott, have one child. She resides in Stillwater, Minnesota.[2]
References[]
- ^ 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.
External links[]
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- 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
- University of Wisconsin–River Falls alumni