Susan Kent (politician)
Susan Kent (born November 18, 1963) is a Minnesota politician and minority leader of the Minnesota Senate.[1] A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 53 in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Susan Kent | |
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17th Minority Leader of the Minnesota Senate | |
Assumed office February 1, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Tom Bakk |
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 53rd district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | redrawn district |
Personal details | |
Born | Susan Lawson November 18, 1963 New Orleans, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Chris |
Children | 1 |
Residence | Woodbury, Minnesota |
Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin (B.S.) |
Occupation | Politician |
Early life, education, and career
Kent was born in 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] She earned her bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of Texas at Austin.[3]
Minnesota Senate
Kent was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012.[4]
In late 2019, it was reported that Kent intended to challenge Minority Leader Tom Bakk for his caucus leadership post.[2] On February 1, 2020, after a private meeting that lasted more than six hours, the caucus elected Kent as its new leader.[1]
Personal life
Kent met her husband, Chris, a Maplewood native and 3M employee, in Austin, Texas. The couple moved to Woodbury, Minnesota in the mid-2000s.[2] They have one child.[4]
References
- Bierschbach, Briana. "Susan Kent ousts Tom Bakk as Senate DFL leader". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- Van Oot, Torey. "Leadership challenge shakes up DFL senators". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- "Susan Kent, Senate District 53: Candidate Profile". Woodbury Patch. September 1, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- "Kent, Susan". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
External links
- Susan Kent at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Susan Kent official Minnesota Senate website
- Senator Susan Kent official campaign website