Jason Isaacson

Jason Isaacson (born May 20, 1971) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016, after serving in the House for four years. He represents District 42 in the central Twin Cities metropolitan area; Isaacson's top issues include creating living wage jobs for Minnesotans and expanding job skills, and he is an advocate for affordable housing for all.[1] He represents Senate District 42 which includes Arden Hills, Gem Lake, Little Canada, Mounds View, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, and parts of Roseville, Spring Lake Park, and Blaine.[1] He previously represented District 42B in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Jason Isaacson
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 42nd district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byBev Scalze
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 42B district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 2, 2017
Preceded byBev Scalze (District 54B)
Succeeded byJamie Becker-Finn
Personal details
Born (1971-05-20) May 20, 1971
Moorhead, Minnesota
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s)Cynthia
Children3
ResidenceShoreview, Minnesota
Alma materNorth Dakota State University (B.S., M.A.)
University of Minnesota
OccupationEducator

Education and career

Isaacson attended North Dakota State University, graduating with a B.S. in political science and later a M.A. in communication studies.[2] He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Minnesota and an instructor at Century College teaching Interpersonal Communication and Intercultural Communications.[3] Isaacson also teaches at North Hennepin Community College and has taught at Johns Hopkins and George Washington University.[4]

Personal life

Isaacson is married to his wife, Cynthia, and they reside in Shoreview, Minnesota with their three children.[2] Jason “Ike” Isaacson is a husband, father, educator, avid fisherman and sports fan. .[1]

Minnesota Legislature

Isaacson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012 and re-elected in 2014. He was elected to the Minnesota Senate in the November 2016 general election and assumed office on January 3, 2017, succeeding retiring state Senator Bev Scalze representing District 42.[5]

92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022), Committees: Education Finance and Policy, Labor and Industry Policy, Mining and Forestry Policy, Ranking Minority Chair for Redistricting.

91st Legislative Session (2019-2020) (second half of Senate term), Committees: Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy, Higher Education Finance and Policy, Human Services Reform Finance and Policy, Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy.[6]

90th Legislative Session (2017-2018), Committees: Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Policy, Higher Education Finance and Policy, Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy.[6]

89th Legislative Session (2015-2016), Committees: Higher Education Policy & Finance, Job Growth & Energy Affordability Policy & Finance, Rules & Legislative Administration.[6]

88th Legislative Session (2013-2014), Committees: Education Policy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy, Housing Finance and Policy, Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy. Leadership Position: Assistant Majority Leader.[6]

Electoral history
2012 Minnesota House Election District 42B[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Jason "Ike" Isaacson 12,884 57.53%
Republican Ken Rubenzer 9,462 42.25%
2014 Minnesota House Election District 42B[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Jason "Ike" Isaacson 8,814 52.30%
Republican Heidi Gunderson 8,014 47.55%
2016 Minnesota Senate Election District 42[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Jason "Ike" Isaacson 24,962 54.21%
Republican Candy Sina 21,008 45.62%
2020 Minnesota Senate Election District 42[10]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Jason "Ike" Isaacson 29,647 58.71%
Republican Ben Schwanke 20,771 41.13%

References
  1. "Senator Jason Isaacson". Minnesota Senate DFL. 2016-12-29. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
  2. "Isaacson, Jason". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  3. Horner, Sarah (October 25, 2012). "House District 42B: Ken Rubenzer, Jason Isaacson vie for open seat". Pioneer Press. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  4. Times, The Century (2016-11-02). "Candidate Jason Isaacson: From Professor to Politician". The Century Times. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
  5. Moore, Sara (November 9, 2016). "District 42 goes two blue, one red". Shoreview Press. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  6. "Isaacson, Jason "Ike" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2019-09-17.
  7. "Results for State Representative District 42B, 2012". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  8. "Results for State Representative District 42B, 2014". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
  9. "Results for State Senator District 42". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
  10. "Results for State Senator District 42". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
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