Jessica Hanson

Jessica "Jess" Hanson (born September 13, 1986) is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 56A district, representing portions of Burnsville and Savage in Dakota County. 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 byHunter Cantrell
Personal details
BornMinnesota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Farmer-Labor (Democrat)
Children2
EducationUniversity 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]

Minnesota House of Representatives

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] Representative Hanson, alongside five other state representatives and three state senators, had her election results challenged however these claims were dismissed by a judge for failing to state a claim and a lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.

2021-2022 Committee Assignments

  • Agriculture Finance and Policy
  • Higher Education Finance and Policy
  • Human Services Finance and Policy
  • Human Services Finance and Policy: Behavioral Health Policy Division

References
  1. "Q&A with House District 56A candidate Jessica Hanson". SWNewsMedia.com. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  2. "Rep. Jessica Hanson (56A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  3. "Jessica Hanson". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  4. "Jessica Hanson". Ballotpedia. 2020-11-03. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
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