Char Samuelson
Encyclopedia
Char Samuelson is a former Republican
member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
, serving from 2003-2007. She was elected from Minnesota 50B, which during her tenure in office served New Brighton, Arden Hills, and Shoreview. She was succeeded by Kate Knuth
upon her retirement.
Samuelson first was elected to public office in 1994, when she was elected to the New Brighton City Council. She served on the City Council until 2002, when she ran for the House and defeated Geri Evans. Samuelson served two terms in the House, successfully defeating Evans again in the 2004 election, and served on several committees relating to health care. Samuelson worked in health care before seeking public office.
In 2009, Samuelson came out of retirement to run for re-election to the New Brighton City Council. She was elected to a two-year term.
Republican Party of Minnesota
The Republican Party of Minnesota is the Minnesota branch of the United States Republican Party. Elected by the party’s state central committee in June 2009, its chairman is Tony Sutton, and its deputy-chairman is Michael Brodkorb.-Early history:...
member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Minnesota House of Representatives
The Minnesota House of Representatives is the lower house in the Minnesota State Legislature. There are 134 members elected to two-year terms, twice the number of members in the Minnesota Senate. Each senate district is divided in half and given the suffix A or B...
, serving from 2003-2007. She was elected from Minnesota 50B, which during her tenure in office served New Brighton, Arden Hills, and Shoreview. She was succeeded by Kate Knuth
Kate Knuth
Katherine "Kate" Knuth is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 50B, which includes portions of the cities of New Brighton, Arden Hills, Fridley and Shoreview in Anoka and Ramsey counties, which are part of the Twin Cities...
upon her retirement.
Samuelson first was elected to public office in 1994, when she was elected to the New Brighton City Council. She served on the City Council until 2002, when she ran for the House and defeated Geri Evans. Samuelson served two terms in the House, successfully defeating Evans again in the 2004 election, and served on several committees relating to health care. Samuelson worked in health care before seeking public office.
In 2009, Samuelson came out of retirement to run for re-election to the New Brighton City Council. She was elected to a two-year term.
Electoral history
- 2004 Race for Minnesota State House - District 50B
- Char Samuelson (Republican) 10,843 (51.91%)
- Geri Evans (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) 10,019 votes (47.96%)
- 2002 Race for Minnesota State House - District 50B
- Char Samuelson (Republican) 10,027 (55.23%)
- Geri Evans (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) 8,099 votes (44.61%)