Ann Johnson Stewart Explained

District:44th
Termstart:January 5, 2021
Spouse:Jeff
Children:4
Birth Date:24 July 1964
Birth Place:Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
Residence:Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Wisconsin Platteville
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Party:Democratic
Preceded:Paul Anderson
State Senate:Minnesota
Termend:January 2, 2023

Ann Johnson Stewart (born July 27, 1964) is an American Democratic politician, university professor, activist, and civil engineer from Minnesota. She served in the Minnesota Senate from 2021 to 2023, representing District 44, which includes Plymouth, Minnetonka, and Woodland in Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.[1]

Johnson Stewart entered politics as a gun-control advocate and has since been heavily involved in Democratic politics.[2]

Johnson Stewart is running in the special election for an open seat triggered by the resignation of Kelly Morrison, who is running for Congress. This will be the only State Senate seat up for grabs in 2024.

Life, academic career, and engineering career

Originally from Wisconsin, 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 served on the following committees:

Her legislative priorities were transportation and infrastructure. She did not run for reelection in 2022.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Minnesota Secretary Of State - Minnesota Senate Maps. 2021-01-12. www.sos.state.mn.us.
  2. Web site: Ann’s Story Ann Johnson Stewart for Senate. 2022-02-15. annjohnsonstewart.com.
  3. Web site: MN State Senate. 2021-01-12. www.senate.mn. en.
  4. Web site: 2018-01-05. Senator Ann Johnson Stewart Minnesota Senate DFL. 2021-01-13. en-US.