Erik Simonson

Erik Simonson (born May 26, 1968) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 7 in northeastern Minnesota.

Erik Simonson
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 7th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2017
Preceded byRoger Reinert
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 7B district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 3, 2017
Preceded byredrawn district
Succeeded byLiz Olson
Personal details
Born (1968-05-26) May 26, 1968
Duluth, Minnesota
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Children2
ResidenceDuluth, Minnesota
Alma materCollege of St. Scholastica
Occupationfirefighter, legislator

Early life

Simonson was born in Duluth, Minnesota.[1]

Minnesota Legislature

Simonson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012. He served two terms.

Simonson was then elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016, where he is currently serving Senate District 7 (Duluth).

Simonson currently serves on the following committees:

  • Ranking Minority Member Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy
  • Environment and Natural Resources Finance
  • Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy[2]

In 2020, Simonson was not endorsed by the DFL and was defeated in the primary election on August 11.

Personal life
Erik Simonson at the Minnesota State Capitol Building

Simonson was an assistant chief for the Duluth Fire Department, retiring after serving as a firefighter for 27 years.[3] He is married and has two children.[1] [4]

References
  1. "Simonson, Erik". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Librar. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  2. "MN State Senate". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2019-09-19.
  3. "Vote Erik Simonson for House District 7B". Simonson for 7B. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
  4. http://www.startribune.com/daughter-says-duluth-legislative-candidate-abandoned-her/168709036/
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