Barb Yarusso
| Barb Yarusso | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 42A district | |
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Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1956 (age 59–60) Duluth, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Dave |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Shoreview, Minnesota |
| Alma mater |
University of Minnesota (B.Ch.E.) University of Wisconsin–Madison (Ph.D.) |
| Occupation | adjunct assistant professor, legislator |
| Religion | Lutheran |
Barb Yarusso (born 1956 (age 59–60)) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represents District 42A, which includes portions of Ramsey County, Minnesota in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life, education, and career
Barb grew up primarily in Columbia Heights, Minnesota and graduated from Columbia Heights High School. She earned a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and Ph.D. in the same field from University of Wisconsin–Madison.[1] After college, she worked in the lab as an engineer for General Mills and as an industrial trainer and self-employed engineering consultant for HB Fuller, 3M, and Ecolab, as well as teaching at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Hill-Murray School, the University of Minnesota, and as a freelance tutor.[2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Yarusso was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012 to an open seat created by post-census redistricting.
Electoral history
| Minnesota House of Representatives 42A district election, 2012[3] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| DFL | Barb Yarusso | 12,122 | 53.30 | N/A | |
| Republican | Russ Bertsch | 10,591 | 46.56 | N/A | |
References
- ↑ "Education". Barb Yarusso Volunteer Committee. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- ↑ "Experience". Barb Yarusso Volunteer Committee. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- ↑ "State Representative District: 42A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
External links
- Barb Yarusso at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Barb Yarusso official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Rep. Barb Yarusso official campaign website
- Project Votesmart - Rep. Barb Yarusso Profile