Stephanie Olsen
American educator and politician
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Stephanie Olsen (born November 27, 1967) is an American educator and former Republican politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for one term. She represented District 47B from 2003 until 2005, when she was defeated by future Speaker of the Minnesota House Melissa Hortman.
Stephanie Olsen | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 47B district | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – January 4, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | John Jordan |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Hortman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 27, 1967 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Troy Olsen |
| Children | 2 (adopted) |
| Education | St. Cloud State University (B.S.) |
| Profession | Educator, politician |
Early life and career
Olsen was born on November 27, 1967 in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.[1] She attended St. Cloud State University and received a Bachelors of Science in social studies and secondary education.[1]
Political career
Olsen first ran for office in 1995 in a special election to the Minnesota House of Representatives, where she was unsuccessful in gaining the Republican nomination.[1] After the campaign she was hired by the Republican Caucus as an education researcher.[1]
Olsen next ran for office in 2002 when, as a result of redistricting, district 47B was left without an incumbent. She defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidate Melissa Hortman, also of Brooklyn Park.
Olsen was defeated for re-election in 2004 when she was defeated by Hortman in a rematch of 2002.[2]
Personal life
Olsen is married to Troy Olsen, they have two adopted daughters from China, adopted in 2004 and 2006.[1]