USAU.S. HouseMinnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor PartyMinnesota · District 55AMember of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Jessica Hanson
Profile
Jessica Hanson is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2021, representing District 55A. Before her election, she worked as a dental network representative and led the Minnesota Campaign for Full Legalization, an advocacy group focused on marijuana reform. In the legislature, she authored "Travis's Law," which mandates that 911 operators refer mental health crises to specialized teams. Hanson is a proponent of public transportation improvements and has advocated for marijuana legalization and environmental protections.
Details
- Born
- September 13, 1986 · 39 years old
- Birth place
- Minnesota, United States
- Education
- St. Catherine University (Bachelor of Science in social work); Metropolitan State University (Master of Arts in advocacy and political leadership)
- Career
- Dental network representative at Anthem; leader of the Minnesota Campaign for Full Legalization
