Liz Lee (politician)

Kaozouapa Elizabeth Lee is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Lee represents District 67A in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, including parts of Saint Paul in Ramsey County.[1][2]

Liz Lee
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 67A district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byJohn Thompson
Constituency67A (2023-present)
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic (DFL)
ResidenceSaint Paul, Minnesota
EducationYale University (B.A.)
OccupationLegislator
WebsiteGovernment website Campaign website

Early life, career, and education

Lee was raised in public housing on the east side of Saint Paul, Minnesota.[3] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Yale University.[4] Lee worked as a staffer for U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Representative Barbara Lee, and U.S. Representative Keith Ellison.[5]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Lee was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. She defeated one-term incumbent John Thompson in the DFL primary.[1]

She serves as vice chair of the Property Tax Division of the Taxes Committee and as an assistant majority leader for the House DFL caucus. She also sits on the Children and Families Finance and Policy, Education Policy, and Taxes Committees.[1]

Electoral history
2022 DFL Primary - Minnesota State House - District 67A[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Liz Lee 2,168 88.93
Democratic (DFL) John Thompson 270 11.07
Total votes 2,438 100.0
2022 Minnesota State House - District 67A[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Liz Lee 6,320 75.13
Republican Scott Hesselgrave 2,077 24.69
Write-in 15 0.18
Total votes 8,412 100.0
Democratic (DFL) hold

Personal life

Lee lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota.[1]

References
  1. "Lee, Liz - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  2. "Rep. Liz Lee (67A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  3. Adwan, Noor (2022-11-09). "Liz Lee wins state House seat representing St. Paul's East Side". Sahan Journal. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  4. "Rep. Liz Lee (67A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  5. Koenning, Anna (2022-03-24). "Rep. John Thompson faces challengers Hoang Murphy, Liz Lee in endorsement race". Minnesota Reformer. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  6. "2022 DFL Primary Results for State Representative District 67A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
  7. "2022 Results for State Representative District 67A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
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