Peggy Flanagan
Peggy Flanagan | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 46A district | |
Assumed office November 9, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Ryan Winkler |
Personal details | |
Born | September 22, 1979 |
Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
Spouse(s) | Tim Hellendrung |
Children | Siobhan |
Residence | St. Louis Park, Minnesota |
Alma mater | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (B.A.) |
Peggy Flanagan (born September 22, 1979) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 46A in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Early life
Flanagan attended the University of Minnesota, graduating with a bachelor's degree in child psychology in 2002.[1] After college, she worked for the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, doing outreach work between Native American families and the Minneapolis public school system.[2] Following that, Flanagan served on the Minneapolis Board of Education from 2005 to 2009.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Flanagan was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives unopposed in a special election on November 3, 2015, and was sworn-in on November 9, 2015.[4]
Personal life
Flangan is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe.[3] She and her husband, Tim Hellendrung, have a daughter and reside in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
References
- ↑ "Representative Peggy Flanagan (DFL) District: 46A". Minnesota House of Representatives. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ↑ Bierschbach, Briana (4 November 2015). "The unopposed: Meet Minnesota's newest House member". MinnPost. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- 1 2 Lopez, Ricardo (July 18, 2015). "Progressive activist Peggy Flanagan running unopposed for Minnesota House". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 20, 2015.
- ↑ Montgomery, David H. (9 November 2015). "Flanagan sworn in as newest Minnesota lawmaker". Saint Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
External links
- Peggy Flanagan at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Peggy Flanagan official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Peggy Flanagan official campaign website