Ann Johnson Stewart | |
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Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 44th district | |
Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Paul Anderson |
Personal details | |
Born | Wausau,Wisconsin,U.S. | July 24,1964
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jeff |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Minnetonka,Minnesota,U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin Platteville University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
Ann Johnson Stewart (born July 27,1964) is an American Democratic politician,university professor,activist,and civil engineer from Minnesota. She entered politics as a protester against guns and has since been heavily involved in Democratic politics. [1]
Originally from Wisconsin,Johnson Stewart teaches at the University of Minnesota and also works on engineering projects.
Johnson Stewart is a member of the Minnesota Senate,representing District 44,which includes Plymouth,Minnetonka,and Woodland in Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. [2]
Johnson Stewart received her Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and her Master's at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. [3] She is a civil engineer with a small business that works with local governments to build publicly funded roads,bridges,and buildings. Johnson Stewart has also taught at the University of Minnesota and local technical colleges for over 20 years. [4]
Johnson Stewart defeated Greg Pulles in 2020 after incumbent Senator Paul Anderson decided not to run again. She serves on the following committees:
Her legislative priorities are transportation and infrastructure. [3]
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