Julia Coleman (politician)
Julia Coleman | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 48th district 47th (2021–2023) | |
| Assumed office January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Jensen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Julia Schliesing December 19, 1991 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Jacob Coleman (m. 2018) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Norm Coleman (father-in-law) |
| Residence | Chanhassen, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
Julia E. Coleman (née Schliesing; born December 19, 1991) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A Republican, she has represented Carver County in the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area since 2021.
Early life, education, and career
[edit]Coleman was born on December 19, 1991, and raised in Maplewood. She graduated from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.[1]
Minnesota Senate
[edit]Coleman was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2020, replacing fellow Republican Scott Jensen, who did not seek reelection.[2] She currently serves as Assistant Minority Leader.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Coleman and her husband, Jacob, reside in Waconia. They have three children.[3][4] Coleman is the daughter-in-law of Norm Coleman, a former United States Senator from Minnesota.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Kassel, Matthew (2020-09-03). "The next Senator Coleman from Minnesota". Jewish Insider. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ Felegy, Amy. "Julia Coleman gains most votes in District 47 election". SWNewsMedia.com. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ^ a b c "Coleman, Julia". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
- ^ "Minnesota State Sentate". Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved January 17, 2022.