Jessica Hanson
2023 - Present
2027
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Jessica Hanson (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 55A. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Hanson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 55A. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Jessica Hanson lives in Burnsville, Minnesota. Hanson earned a bachelor's degree from St. Catherine University in 2018.[1] Hanson's career experience includes working as a senior network representative.[2]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Hanson was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Finance and Policy, Co-Vice Chair
- House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
- House Taxes Committee
2023-2024
Hanson was assigned to the following committees:
- Children and Families Finance and Policy
- Industrial Education and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee (decommissioned), Vice Chair
- House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
- Human Services Finance and Policy Committee
2021-2022
Hanson was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee
- House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
- Human Services Finance and Policy Committee
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 55A
Incumbent Jessica Hanson defeated Gabriela Kroetch in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jessica Hanson (D) | 53.3 | 12,114 |
 | Gabriela Kroetch (R) | 46.6 | 10,576 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 22,714 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jessica Hanson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Gabriela Kroetch advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hanson in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A
Incumbent Jessica Hanson defeated Gabriela Kroetch in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Hanson (D) | 53.0 | 9,668 |
| Gabriela Kroetch (R) | 46.9 | 8,549 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 18,229 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Jessica Hanson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Gabriela Kroetch advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A
Jessica Hanson defeated Pam Myhra in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Hanson (D) | 51.6 | 13,166 |
 | Pam Myhra (R) | 48.3 | 12,316 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 28 | ||
| Total votes: 25,510 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A
Jessica Hanson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Hanson | 100.0 | 3,149 |
| Total votes: 3,149 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A
Pam Myhra defeated Basil Martin in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Pam Myhra | 92.0 | 1,622 |
| Basil Martin | 8.0 | 142 | ||
| Total votes: 1,764 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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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
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A |
Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Erik Mortensen (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 55A 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Hunter Cantrell (D) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 56A 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Robert Bierman (D) |
