Shelly Christensen
Shelly Christensen (Democratic Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 39B. She assumed office on January 8, 2019. She left office on January 3, 2023.
Christensen (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 39B. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Christensen was assigned to the following committees:
- Legacy Finance Committee
- Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee
- Education Policy Committee
- House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee, Vice Chair
2019-2020
Christensen was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Shelly Christensen did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B
Incumbent Shelly Christensen defeated Joe Garofalo in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shelly Christensen (D) | 50.4 | 14,018 | |
| Joe Garofalo (R) | 49.5 | 13,781 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 27,817 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Shelly Christensen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Joe Garofalo advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B
Shelly Christensen defeated incumbent Kathy Lohmer in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shelly Christensen (D) | 50.3 | 11,372 | |
 | Kathy Lohmer (R) | 49.6 | 11,235 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 23 | ||
| Total votes: 22,630 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B
Shelly Christensen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B on August 14, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B
Incumbent Kathy Lohmer advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B on August 14, 2018.
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Campaign themes
2020
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Scorecards
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2022
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
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Kathy Lohmer (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 39B 2019-2023 |
Succeeded by Sandra Feist (D) |
