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Johnson Stewart, Ann M

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Senate 2021-2022 (District 44); Senate 2024-Present (District 45)

Party when first elected:  Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7/27/1964
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Gender: Female
Religion: United Church of Christ
Reported Minority: None Reported
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City of Residence (when first elected): Wayzata
Occupation (when first elected): Professional Engineering Services

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin, Platteville; B.C.E.; 1986
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.C.E.; Pavement engineering, 1994

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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GENERAL NOTES

Special legislative concerns: Transportation and infrastructure.

She grew up in Wisconsin.

She has taught at the University of Minnesota and Dunwoody Institute.

She was a co-founder of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus at the Minnesota Senate.

She announced she would not seek reelection in 2022.

Religion reported on her 2024 campaign website. She is a member of Wayzata Community Church.

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Total Days Served: 1154

SESSIONS SERVED

94th Legislative Session (2025-2026) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/14/2025
Body: Senate
District: 45
Elected: 11/5/2024
Residence: Wayzata
Term of Office: 11/25/2024 to 1/3/2027 (Special Election)
Oath Date: 11/25/2024
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Civil engineer
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2025 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
  • Capital Investment
  • Environment, Climate, and Legacy
  • State and Local Government
  • Transportation
Session Notes: She won a special election on November 5, 2024 for the seat vacated by the resignation of Sen. Kelly Morrison. She was sworn in on November 25, 2024.
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93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/2023
Body: Senate
District: 45
Elected: 11/5/2024
Residence: Wayzata
Term of Office: 11/25/2024 to 1/3/2027 (Special Election)
Oath Date: 11/25/2024
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Civil engineer
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:
Session Notes: She won a special election on November 5, 2024 for the seat vacated by the resignation of Sen. Kelly Morrison. She was sworn in on November 25, 2024.

92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/2021
Body: Senate
District: 44
Elected: 11/3/2020
Residence: Wayzata
Term of Office: 1/4/2021 to 1/1/2023
Oath Date: 1/5/2021
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Professional Engineering Services
Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Special Session Bills Authored:     2021 1st Sp.S. - Author
Committees:
  • Capital Investment
  • Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy [She was a member in 2022 only.]
  • Transportation Finance and Policy
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OTHER INFORMATION

News Sources

The Library maintains newspaper clippings on individual legislators during their terms. Clippings are available from 1973 to the present in a variety of formats: 1973-1999, microfiche available at the Library; 2000-2009, scanned in yearly compilations and digitally available on the legislative network; 2009-present, archived in a searchable database maintained by the Library and available on the legislative network.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.
DFL senators gather around as new elected Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart snaps a selfie in the Rotunda on the first day of the 94th session Tuesday, Jan 14.
Aric Putnam and Ann Johnson Stewart discuss senate matters after adjournment of session. Aric Putnam is a Democrat from St. Cloud and Ann Johnson Stewart is a Democrat from Wayzata.

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