Masin, Sandra
House 2007-2010 (District 38A); House 2013-2022 (District 51A)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Dakota
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
11/8/1942
Birth Place:
Cleveland, Ohio
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Female
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Eagan
Occupation (when first elected):
Business
EDUCATION
Maple Heights High School, Ohio; Secondary;
Valparaiso University, Indiana; B.A.; Government Major, Economics Minor
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Historical Society (Capitol Tour Guide, 9 years);
198? to 198?
Municipal Board/Commission:
Eagan, Minnesota (City Parks Commission);
1981 to 1989
[Appointed]
State Agency:
Minnesota Department of Corrections, Shakopee Women's Facility (Volunteer Coordinator);
199? to 19??
State Legislative Staff:
Minnesota House of Representatives (Staff Member);
1990 to 1991
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Eagan, Minnesota (City Council);
1993 to 2000
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Doug (ex-husband); Divorced (when first elected)
Children:
Three children: Rob, Laura, and Randy
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
She lived in Chicago, Illinois before she moved to Minnesota in the 1970s.
She ran unsuccessfully for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 1998 election.
She was defeated in the 2022 primary for House District 52A.
Religion provided by the 2006 WCCO TV Voters' Guide.
Body: House
District: 51A
Elected: 11/3/2020
Residence: Eagan
Term of Office: 1/5/2021 to 1/2/2023
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Legislator/educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Minutes
-
State Government Finance and Elections
Minutes
-
State Government Finance and Elections: Local Government Division (Chair)
Minutes
-
Transportation Finance and Policy
Minutes
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in primary
Body: House
District: 51A
Elected: 11/6/2018
Residence: Eagan
Term of Office: 1/8/2019 to 1/4/2021
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Legislator/Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Government Operations
Minutes
-
Government Operations: Subcommittee on Local Government (Chair)
Minutes
-
Ways & Means: Long-Term Care Division
Minutes
-
Ways & Means: State Government Finance Division
Minutes
-
Ways & Means: Transportation Finance & Policy Division
Minutes
Body: House
District: 51A
Elected: 11/8/2016
Residence: Eagan
Term of Office: 1/3/2017 to 1/7/2019
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Business/Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2017 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
-
Government Operations & Elections Policy
Minutes
-
Transportation & Regional Governance Policy
Minutes
-
Transportation Finance
Minutes
Body: House
District: 51A
Elected: 11/4/2014
Residence: Eagan
Term of Office: 1/6/2015 to 1/2/2017
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Business/Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Aging & Long-Term Care Policy
Minutes
-
Health and Human Services Reform
Minutes
-
Transportation Policy & Finance
Minutes
Body: House
District: 51A
Elected: 11/6/2012
Residence: Eagan
Term of Office: 1/8/2013 to 1/5/2015
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Business/Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Special Session Bills Authored: 2013 1st Sp.S. - Author
Body: House
District: 38A
Elected: 11/4/2008
Residence: Eagan
Term of Office: 1/6/2009 to 1/3/2011
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Business, Independent Financial Services Representative
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce and Labor: Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division
Minutes
-
Finance: State Government Finance Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Transportation Finance and Policy Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Transportation Finance and Policy Division: Transportation and Transit Policy and Oversight Division
Minutes
-
Public Safety Policy and Oversight
Minutes
Ran in next election? Yes. Defeated in general election
Body: House
District: 38A
Elected: 11/7/2006
Residence: Eagan
Term of Office: 1/3/2007 to 1/5/2009
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Business
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Biosciences and Emerging Technology
Minutes
-
Commerce and Labor: Telecommunications Regulation and Infrastructure Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Education Finance and Economic Competitiveness Finance Division
Minutes
-
Finance: Transportation Finance Division
Minutes
Session Notes:
Her margin of victory over Tim Wilkin was only 55 votes so an automatic recount occurred. After the recount she was declared the winner by 57 votes.