Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | |
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| Member of theMinnesota House of Representatives from the 47A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | married |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Woodbury, Minnesota |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BS) Humphrey School of Public Affairs (MS) Iowa State University (MS) |
| Occupation |
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| Website | Government websiteCampaign website |
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is an American politician serving in theMinnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of theMinnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Hemmingsen-Jaeger represents District 47A in the easternTwin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities ofWoodbury andMaplewood and parts ofRamsey andWashington Counties.[1][2]
Hemmingsen-Jaeger attendedWabasha Public Schools as a child. She got her bachelor's degree in cell biology and development from theUniversity of Minnesota, and her master's in genetics fromIowa State University. Hemmingsen-Jaeger graduated from theHumphrey School of Public Affairs in 2016 with a master's in science, technology and environmental policy.[1]
Hemmingsen-Jaeger worked as a forensic scientist for theMinnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from 2011 to 2020. She has worked as a DVS business analyst and legislative analyst for theMinnesota Department of Public Safety and as a FFAID legislative and policy analyst for the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Hemmingsen-Jaeger also served on a number of state councils, including theMetropolitan Council advisory committee for the Gold Line and theWoodbury for Justice and Equality commission.[1]
Hemmingsen-Jaeger was elected to theMinnesota House of Representatives in2022. She first ran after redistricting and after two-termDFL incumbentSteve Sandell announced he would not seek reelection.[1]
Hemmingsen-Jaeger serves on the Children and Families Finance and Policy, Climate and Energy Finance and Policy, Health Finance and Policy, and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | 11,426 | 60.18 | |
| Republican | Bob Lawrence | 7,550 | 39.77 | |
| Write-in | 10 | 0.05 | ||
| Total votes | 18,986 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL)hold | ||||
Hemmingsen-Jaeger lives inWoodbury, Minnesota, with her spouse and their two children.[1]