Ann Johnson Stewart
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 44th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2021
Preceded byPaul Anderson
Personal details
Born (1964-07-24) July 24, 1964
Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJeff
Children4
Residence(s)Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin Platteville
University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Ann Johnson Stewart (born July 27, 1964) is an American Democratic politician, university professor, activist, and civil engineer from Minnesota. She entered politics as a protester against guns and has since been heavily involved in Democratic politics.[1]

Originally from Wisconsin, Johnson Stewart teaches at the University of Minnesota and also works on engineering projects.

Johnson Stewart is a member of the Minnesota Senate, representing District 44, which includes Plymouth, Minnetonka, and Woodland in Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.[2]

Life, academic career, and engineering career

Johnson Stewart received her Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and her Master's at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.[3] She is a civil engineer with a small business that works with local governments to build publicly funded roads, bridges, and buildings. Johnson Stewart has also taught at the University of Minnesota and local technical colleges for over 20 years.[4]

Political involvement

Johnson Stewart defeated Greg Pulles in 2020 after incumbent Senator Paul Anderson decided not to run again. She serves on the following committees:

  • Capital Investment
  • Transportation Finance and Policy

Her legislative priorities are transportation and infrastructure.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Ann's Story | Ann Johnson Stewart for Senate". annjohnsonstewart.com. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  2. ↑ "Minnesota Secretary Of State - Minnesota Senate Maps". www.sos.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  3. 1 2 "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  4. ↑ "Senator Ann Johnson Stewart | Minnesota Senate DFL". 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2021-01-13.


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