Jennifer Schultz

Jennifer Schultz (born 1971/72)[1] is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she formerly represented District 7A in northeastern Minnesota.

Jennifer Schultz
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 7A district
In office
January 6, 2015 – January 2, 2023
Preceded byTom Huntley
Personal details
Born1971/1972 (age 51–52)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRob Weidner
Children2
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin, Eau Claire (BA)
Washington State University (MA)
University of Minnesota (PhD)
WebsiteCampaign website

Early life and education

Schultz was raised in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.[2] She attended the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science; Washington State University, graduating with an M.A. in economics; and the University of Minnesota, graduating with a Ph.D. in health services research, policy, and administration, with a concentration in health economics.[3]

Personal life

Schultz is married to Rob Weidner. They have two children and reside in Duluth, Minnesota.[3] She is a professor of health care economics at the University of Minnesota Duluth.[4]

Congressional campaign

On March 28, 2022, Schultz announced that she was running for Congress in Minnesota's 8th congressional district.[5] She won the August 9 DFL primary with 86.15% of the vote,[6] and lost the November 8 general election by almost 14.5%.[7]

References
  1. Wagness, Billy (March 22, 2014). "Jennifer Schultz, UMD Professor, gets DFL endorsement for Dist. 7A House seat". Northland's NewsCenter. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  2. "About Jen". Jennifer Schultz Volunteer Committee. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  3. "Schultz, Jennifer". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  4. "Jennifer Schultz, Ph.D." LSBE Faculty and Staff Directory. University of Minnesota Duluth. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  5. Kraker, Dan (28 March 2022). "State Rep. Jennifer Schultz announces bid for Congress in Minnesota's 8th district". KNOW-FM. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  6. "Minnesota US House Primary Results". Retrieved 2 December 2022.
  7. "Minnesota General Election Results". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
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