Jean Wagenius

Jean Wagenius
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 63B district
62B (1987–1993), 63A (1993–2003), 62B (2003–2013)
Assumed office
January 6, 1987
Preceded by John Brandl
Personal details
Born October 1941 (age 75)
Washington, D.C.
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s) Dwight
Children 2
Residence Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alma mater George Washington University
William Mitchell College of Law
Profession Attorney, legislator
Religion Congregational

Jean D. Wagenius (born October 1941) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 63B, which includes portions of the city of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, which is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. She is also an attorney and worked previously as a staff attorney for the Minnesota Court of Appeals.[1]

Early life, education, and career

Wagenius graduated from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1963 with a B.A., and later attended William Mitchell College of Law in Saint Paul, earning her J.D. in 1983.[1] She also attended the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois in the 1960s, and worked at Peace Corps Headquarters, selecting and placing new volunteers.[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Wagenius was first elected in 1986 and has been re-elected every two years since then. Due to legislative redistricting in 1992, her district was known as 63A from 1993 to 2003.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Wagenius, Jean D". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. ↑ "MN State Representative Jean Wagenius". Jeanwagenius.org. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
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