Jason Metsa Explained

Jason Metsa
Office1:Deputy Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board
Governor1:Tim Walz
Term Start1:February 22, 2019
Term End1:2022
Preceded1:Mary Finnegan
State House2:Minnesota
District2:6B
Term Start2:January 8, 2013
Term End2:January 7, 2019
Preceded2:Tom Rukavina
Successor2:Dave Lislegard
Birth Date:17 July 1980
Party:Democratic–Farmer–Labor
Spouse:Amanda
Children:1
Residence:Virginia, Minnesota
Alma Mater:Mesabi Range Community and Technical College (A.A.)

Jason Metsa (born July 17, 1980) is an American politician, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and the former Deputy Commissioner at the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he represented District 6B in northeastern Minnesota from 2013 to 2019.

Criminal History

On July 6, 2024, Metsa was arrested for "3rd degree criminal sexual conduct — force or coercion."[1]

Education

Metsa attended Mesabi Range Community and Technical College, graduating with an associate degree.[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Metsa was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.

Congressional campaign

Metsa was a Democratic candidate for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House. Metsa lost in the primary election on August 14, 2018.

Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board

On February 22, 2019, Metsa became the Deputy Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board. His predecessor was Mary Finnegan.

Personal life

Metsa and his wife, Amanda, have one child.

Notes and References

  1. News: Former State Rep. Metsa booked in St. Louis County jail on sexual conduct charge . July 7, 2024 . Mesabi Tribune . July 6, 2024.
  2. Web site: Metsa, Jason . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . Legislators Past & Present . January 8, 2019.