Liz Olson

Liz Olson 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 7B in northeastern Minnesota. She became majority whip in 2019.

Not to be confused with Elizabeth Olsen.
Liz Olson
Speaker pro tempore of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 5, 2021
Preceded byLaurie Halverson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 7B district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byErik Simonson
Personal details
Born1980/1981 (age 40–41)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Tom
Children1
EducationUniversity of Minnesota, Duluth (BA)
Luther Seminary (MA)

Early life, education, and career

Olson attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and women's studies, and Luther Seminary, graduating with a Master of Arts in congregational and community care.[1]

Olson is a community organizer who has worked for Churches United in Ministry, Generations Health Care Initiatives, and TakeAction Minnesota.[2] She is a former president of the League of Women Voters of Duluth and is also a member of the advisory committee of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits northeast chapter and a board member of Firefly Yoga International.[3]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Olson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016. She was re-elected to her second term in 2018.

Personal life

Olson and her husband, Tom, have one child. They reside in the Denfeld neighborhood in Duluth.[2]

References
  1. "Olson, Liz". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  2. Passi, Peter (January 27, 2016). "Olson to run for House seat". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
  3. Passi, Peter (October 11, 2016). "Pilot, community organizer eye House seat". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
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