Jen McEwen
2023 - Present
2027
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Jen McEwen (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 8. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 5, 2027.
McEwen (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 8. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Jen McEwen was born in Carbondale, Illinois, and lives in Duluth, Minnesota. McEwen earned a B.A. from the University of Maine and a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law. Her career experience includes working as an attorney.[1] McEwen has served as the board president of the Damiano Center.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
McEwen was assigned to the following committees:
- Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee, Vice Chair
- Labor and Industry Policy Committee, Chair
- Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
2021-2022
McEwen was assigned to the following committees:
- Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee
- Labor and Industry Policy Committee, Ranking Minority Member
- Senate Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 8
Incumbent Jen McEwen defeated Alex Moe in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 8 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jen McEwen (D) | 71.5 | 26,518 |
 | Alex Moe (R) | 28.3 | 10,481 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 76 | ||
| Total votes: 37,075 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jen McEwen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 8.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Alex Moe advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 8.
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 7
Jen McEwen defeated Donna Bergstrom in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 7 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jen McEwen (D) | 68.3 | 30,526 |
 | Donna Bergstrom (R) | 31.5 | 14,081 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 76 | ||
| Total votes: 44,683 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 7
Jen McEwen defeated incumbent Erik Simonson in the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 7 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jen McEwen | 73.5 | 8,603 |
 | Erik Simonson | 26.5 | 3,095 | |
| Total votes: 11,698 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 7
Donna Bergstrom advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 7 on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Donna Bergstrom | 100.0 | 2,129 |
| Total votes: 2,129 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Jen McEwen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McEwen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I was compelled to go to law school to gain skills and knowledge to advocate for people. I worked as a lawyer for Legal Aid and advised the Hualapai Nation in drafting domestic violence legislation. I served as a public defender, and I provide pro bono work as a criminal defender. I also volunteered with Duluth's Homeless Bill of Rights.
I live in the house that my great-grandparents built in the Morley Heights neighborhood along with my husband and two children, who are students in Duluth Public Schools.- We need leaders who will fight for our community, and I will always put Duluth first.
- Right now we face crises, including health care and housing. I will fight for these with passion and conviction.
- The time for games is over. Duluth deserves a state senator with the courage and integrity to do what must be done.
Secure Housing: In Duluth on any given night, advocates estimate that over 200 of our neighbors are sleeping outside. Many others in our community are couch-surfing, sleeping in cars, or are otherwise housing-insecure. We must address this emergency together and do what it takes to make sure all Duluthians have safe, secure housing.
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 12 to May 20.
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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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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota State Senate District 8 |
Officeholder Minnesota State Senate District 8 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) |
Minnesota State Senate District 8 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Erik Simonson (D) |
Minnesota State Senate District 7 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Robert Farnsworth (R) |
