Paul Anderson (Minnesota state senator) explained

Paul Anderson
State Senate:Minnesota
District:44th
Term Start:January 3, 2017
Term End:January 4, 2021
Predecessor:Terri Bonoff
Successor:Ann Johnson Stewart
Birth Date:18 September 1973
Birth Place:Plymouth, Minnesota, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Jamie
Children:2
Residence:Plymouth, Minnesota
Alma Mater:Concordia College
Occupation:small business owner

Paul T. Anderson (born September 18, 1973) is an American businessman, politician and former member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 44 in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Early life, education, and career

Anderson was born on September 18, 1973,[1] and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota. He graduated from Wayzata High School and attended Concordia College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration, communications, and political science.[2]

Anderson was a district director and campaign manager for former U.S. Representative Jim Ramstad and a deputy chief of staff for former Governor Tim Pawlenty. He was also director of business development of Touchpoint.io, president and CEO of Tee It Up for the Troops, executive vice president of the National Christian Foundation Twin Cities, an owner of O.L.A. Enterprises, and a board member of the Heritage Christian Academy Foundation. He is currently the owner of The Anderson Group, a consulting firm.[3]

Minnesota Senate

Anderson was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016. In 2020, he announced that he will not seek another term in the Senate.[4]

Personal life

Anderson and his wife, Jamie, have two children and reside in Plymouth. They are members of the Plymouth Covenant Church.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anderson, Paul T.. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. December 15, 2016.
  2. News: Senate District 44 - Paul Anderson (R). December 15, 2016. Lakeshore Weekly News. Southwest News Media. October 24, 2016.
  3. News: Miller. Kristen. Paul Anderson of Plymouth to run for Senate District 44 seat. December 15, 2016. Sun Sailor. ECM Publishers. May 10, 2016.
  4. Web site: Van Oot . Torey . GOP state Sen. Paul Anderson bows out of swing district race . Star Tribune . February 16, 2020 . February 14, 2020.