Hodan Hassan
Hodan Hassan (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 62B. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. She left office on January 14, 2025.
Hassan (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 62B. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Hodan Hassan earned an A.S. in public health from Normandale Community College in 2006, a B.A. in social work from Metropolitan State University in 2010, and an M.A. in social work from Augsburg College in 2013. Her career experience includes working as a cultural liaison at the Eden Prairie School District, as a senior community health worker in Hennepin County, and as a psychotherapist at the Hope Village Clinic.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Hassan was assigned to the following committees:
- Industrial Education and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee (decommissioned), Chair
- House Housing Finance and Policy Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy Committee
2021-2022
Hassan was assigned to the following committees:
- Ways and Means Committee
- Legacy Finance Committee
- Education Policy Committee, Vice Chair
- House Housing Finance and Policy Committee
2019-2020
Hassan was assigned to the following committees:
- Education Finance Committee
- Rules and Legislative Administration Committee
- Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Hodan Hassan did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62B
Incumbent Hodan Hassan defeated Taylor Hammond in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Hodan Hassan (D) | 90.3 | 13,138 |
| Taylor Hammond (R) | 9.5 | 1,383 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 32 | ||
| Total votes: 14,553 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Hodan Hassan advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Taylor Hammond advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62B.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A
Incumbent Hodan Hassan defeated Arjun Kataria in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hodan Hassan (D) | 89.6 | 14,332 |
| Arjun Kataria (R) | 10.1 | 1,618 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 44 | ||
| Total votes: 15,994 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Hodan Hassan advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Arjun Kataria advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A
Hodan Hassan defeated Bruce Lundeen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hodan Hassan (D) | 90.4 | 13,107 |
 | Bruce Lundeen (R) | 8.8 | 1,281 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 113 | ||
| Total votes: 14,501 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A
Hodan Hassan defeated Osman Ahmed, Omar Fateh, Margarita Ortega, and Jen Kader in the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Hodan Hassan | 28.4 | 2,207 |
| Osman Ahmed | 20.7 | 1,607 | ||
 | Omar Fateh | 20.6 | 1,602 | |
| Margarita Ortega | 19.7 | 1,531 | ||
| Jen Kader | 10.6 | 822 | ||
| Total votes: 7,769 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A
Bruce Lundeen advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A on August 14, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bruce Lundeen | 100.0 | 218 |
| Total votes: 218 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
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2020
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2018
Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I am a dedicated and passionate community organizer who has spent the last 10 years advocating for social, economic, and racial justice, as well as women's rights and human rights. I have spent over a decade working to help remove stigma around the important issues of mental and chemical health. I wish to work on economic development, affordable housing, universal healthcare, and environmental justices. Is there anything you would like to add? I have overcame significant barriers in my life and career. I was born in Somalia and left home because of civil war. I immigrated to United States from Somalia more than twenty years ago, and first made 62A my home in 1999. I currently live in Phillips Community with my 14 year old son Mustafa. Access to a good education and a welcoming community were important in my decision to give back, both in my professional life and in my decision to run for office. I believe all people can reach their full potential when we create access to opportunities that empower people to aspire for a better future. If we get it right for our kids, families, elders and all of our diverse communities in 62A, then we will get it right for Minnesota.[3] |
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| —Hodan Hassan[4] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 11 to May 17. Special sessions were convened: June 12 to June 19; July 13 to July 21; August 12; September 11; October 12 to October 15; and November 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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2018
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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 62B |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota House of Representatives, "Rep. Hodan Hassan," accessed March 31, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Hodan Hassan," accessed March 31, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Aisha Gomez (D) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 62B 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Anquam Mahamoud (D) |
| Preceded by Karen Clark (D) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 62A 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Aisha Gomez (D) |
