Melissa Hortman
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Melissa Hortman (born May 27, 1970) is an American politician and the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Hortman represents District 34B in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Brooklyn Park, Champlin and Coon Rapids and parts of Anoka and Hennepin Counties.
Quick Facts 61st Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Melissa Hortman | |
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61st Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Kurt Daudt |
Minority Leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office January 3, 2017 – January 7, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Paul Thissen |
Succeeded by | Kurt Daudt |
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 4, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Stephanie Olsen |
Constituency | 47B district (2005–2013) 36B district (2013–2023) 34B district (2023–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1970-05-27) May 27, 1970 (age 54) Fridley, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mark Hortman |
Children | 2 |
Education | Boston University (BA) University of Minnesota (JD) Harvard University (MPA) |
Website | State House website Campaign website |
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Hortman has served as Speaker of the Minnesota House since 2019. From 2017 to 2019, she served as minority leader.[1][2]