Shelly Christensen

American politician from Minnesota
Shelly Christensen
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 39B district
In office
January 8, 2019 – January 2023
Preceded byKathy Lohmer
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic–Farmer–Labor
SpouseScott
Children1
Residence(s)Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–River Falls (BS)
Aspen University (MA)

Michelle "Shelly" Christensen is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 39B in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Early life and education

Christensen was raised in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota and graduated from Stillwater Area High School in 1973.[1] She attended the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in secondary English and Aspen University, graduating with a Master of Arts in education.[2]

Career

Christensen taught English at Stillwater Area High School and Stillwater Area Junior High for 16 years.[1]

Christensen was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Kathy Lohmer. After serving two terms, she opted against running for reelection in 2022.

Personal life

Christensen and her husband, Scott, have one child. She resides in Stillwater, Minnesota.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Schneider, Kim (June 27, 2018). "Christensen to take on incumbent Lohmer for House District 39B". The Gazette. Adams Publishing Group. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Christensen, Michelle "Shelly"". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 8, 2018.

External links

  • Shelly Christensen at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
  • Official House of Representatives website
  • Official campaign website
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