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    Olson, Bjorn

    Official House Web Page Sessions Served    Other Information

    House 2021-2022 (District 23A); House 2023-Present (District 22A)

    Party when first elected:  Republican

    Counties Served:  Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 1/13/1991 (uncertain)
    Birth Place: , Minnesota
    Birth County: Martin
    Birth Country:
    Date of Death:
    Gender: Male
    Religion:
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names:
    City of Residence (when first elected): Elmore
    Occupation (when first elected): Teacher, farmer, U.S. Army Reserve Officer

    EDUCATION

    Blue Earth High School; Secondary;
    Bethel University; B.A.; History and social studies education, 2013

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Military: United States Army Reserve (Major); [Dates Unknown]
    Municipal Mayor: Elmore, MN (City Mayor, 2 years); ? to 01/04/2021

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Hannah
    Children: Three children: Sophie, Soren, and Svea
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    Most recent term photo
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    Total Days Served: 1578

    SESSIONS SERVED

    94th Legislative Session (2025-2026)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/14/2025
    Body: House
    District: 22A
    Elected: 11/5/2024
    Residence: Fairmont
    Term of Office: 1/6/2025 to 1/3/2027
    Oath Date: 1/12/2025
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Faribault, Martin, Watonwan
    Occupation: Teacher, farmer, U.S. Army Reserve officer
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Children and Families Finance and Policy Minutes
    • Legacy Finance Minutes
    • State Government Finance and Policy: Veterans and Military Affairs Division Minutes
    • Transportation Finance and Policy Minutes
    Leadership Position: Speaker Pro Tempore
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    93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/2023
    Body: House
    District: 22A
    Elected: 11/8/2022
    Residence: Fairmont
    Term of Office: 1/2/2023 to 1/5/2025
    Oath Date: 1/3/2023
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Faribault, Martin, Watonwan
    Occupation: Teacher, farmer, U.S. Army Reserve Officer
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Committees:
    • Taxes Minutes
    • Transportation Finance and Policy Minutes
    • Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Minutes
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
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    92nd Legislative Session (2021-2022)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/2021
    Body: House
    District: 23A
    Elected: 11/3/2020
    Residence: Elmore
    Term of Office: 1/4/2021 to 1/1/2023
    Oath Date: 1/5/2021
    Counties Represented: Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Watonwan
    Occupation: Teacher, farmer, U.S. Army Reserve Officer
    Party: Republican
    Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
    Special Session Bills Authored:     2021 1st Sp.S. - Author
    Committees:
    • Rules and Legislative Administration Minutes
    • State Government Finance and Elections: Local Government Division Minutes
    • Transportation Finance and Policy Minutes
    Leadership Position: Assistant Minority Leader
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    OTHER INFORMATION

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    These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.

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