Jean Wagenius

Jean D. Wagenius (born October 1941) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the 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 an attorney and worked previously as a staff attorney for the Minnesota Court of Appeals.[1]

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 byJohn Brandl
Succeeded byEmma Greenman (elect)
Personal details
BornOctober 1941 (age 79)
Washington, D.C.
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s)Dwight
Children2
ResidenceMinneapolis, Minnesota
Alma materGeorge Washington University
William Mitchell College of Law
ProfessionAttorney, legislator

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 reelected every two years since. Due to legislative redistricting in 1992, her district was known as 63A from 1993 to 2003.[1]

References

  1. "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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