Bjorn Olson
Bjorn Olson (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 22A. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Olson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 22A. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Bjorn Olson was born in Fairmont, Minnesota. Olson has served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve and has reached the rank of captain.[1] Olson earned a B.A. in history and social studies education from Bethel University and an M.A. in American military history from American Military University.[2] Olson's career experience includes working as a U.S. history teacher and a farmer.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Olson was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Finance and Policy
- Legacy Finance Committee
- Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee, Co-Vice Chair
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
2023-2024
Olson was assigned to the following committees:
- House Taxes Committee
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
- Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee
2021-2022
Olson was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A
Incumbent Bjorn Olson defeated Marisa Ulmen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bjorn Olson (R) | 69.4 | 15,699 |
 | Marisa Ulmen (D) | 30.5 | 6,896 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 22,616 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Marisa Ulmen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bjorn Olson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Olson in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A
Incumbent Bjorn Olson defeated Marisa Ulmen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bjorn Olson (R) | 69.0 | 12,238 |
| Marisa Ulmen (D) | 30.9 | 5,473 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 17,725 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Marisa Ulmen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bjorn Olson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A
Bjorn Olson defeated Pat Bacon in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bjorn Olson (R) | 68.4 | 14,324 |
 | Pat Bacon (D) | 31.2 | 6,523 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 80 | ||
| Total votes: 20,927 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A
Pat Bacon advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pat Bacon | 100.0 | 1,409 |
| Total votes: 1,409 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A
Bjorn Olson defeated Michael Sukalski in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bjorn Olson | 57.3 | 2,484 |
 | Michael Sukalski | 42.7 | 1,848 | |
| Total votes: 4,332 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bjorn Olson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Bjorn Olson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Bjorn Olson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Olson's responses.
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- I am experienced in a wide variety of issues that concern District 23A, including education, agriculture, government, leadership, and business. I am also a father and husband, which gives me a vested interest in the future of our district.
- The reason I'm seeking this position is the exact same reason why I joined the Army, became a teacher, and became the Mayor of my town - and that reason is to serve.
- I will work tirelessly to provide moral, faith and family-based representation of our communities' interests at the Capitol.
As a gun owner myself, I will be a staunch advocate and defender of our Constitutionally-guaranteed gun rights in St. Paul.
As a conservative teacher, I can influence our education system in a way that provides options to parents without hamstringing our public schools. It is important that we have someone representing our district who truly understands the education system.
I will actively promote agriculture and advocate for our fellow District 23A farmers and producers at the Capitol. Our economy is driven by agriculture. Too much regulation in agriculture hinders our farmers and producers, and creates instability.
As your representative and a soldier myself, I will work to promote the welfare of all service members, past and present. I believe it is only right to fight and advocate for those who have fought and sacrificed much for all of us.
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Minnesota State Legislature in 2024.
- AFSCME Council 5 — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
- Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota — Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Minnesota State Legislature in 2023.
- Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota — Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."
- Minnesota AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Minnesota State Legislature in 2022.
- AFSCME Council 5 — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
- Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota — Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."
- Minnesota AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Minnesota State Legislature in 2021.
- Action 4 Liberty — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- AFSCME Council 5 — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
- Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota — Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."
- Minnesota AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A |
Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 28, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Minnesota House of Representatives, "Rep. Bjorn Olson," accessed April 24, 2023
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Joe Schomacker (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Bob Gunther (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Peggy Bennett (R) |
