Shelly Christensen Explained

Shelly Christensen
State House:Minnesota
District:39B
Term Start:January 8, 2019
Term End:January 2023
Predecessor:Kathy Lohmer
Party:Democratic–Farmer–Labor
Spouse:Scott
Children:1
Residence:Stillwater, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma Mater:University of Wisconsin–River Falls (BS)
Aspen University (MA)

Michelle "Shelly" Christensen is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 39B in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Early life and education

Christensen was raised in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota and graduated from Stillwater Area High School in 1973.[1] She attended the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in secondary English and Aspen University, graduating with a Master of Arts in education.[2]

Career

Christensen taught English at Stillwater Area High School and Stillwater Area Junior High for 16 years.

Christensen was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Kathy Lohmer. After serving two terms, she opted against running for reelection in 2022.

Personal life

Christensen and her husband, Scott, have one child. She resides in Stillwater, Minnesota.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Schneider . Kim . Christensen to take on incumbent Lohmer for House District 39B . November 8, 2018 . The Gazette . Adams Publishing Group . June 27, 2018 . en.
  2. Web site: Christensen, Michelle "Shelly" . Minnesota Legislative Reference Library . November 8, 2018 . en.