Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office November 18, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Nicole Mitchell |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 47A district | |
| In office January 3, 2023 – November 18, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Nash |
| Succeeded by | Shelley Buck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rochester, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BS) Humphrey School of Public Affairs (MS) Iowa State University (MS) |
| Occupation |
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| Website | Official website Campaign website |
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is an American politician serving in the Minnesota Senate since 2025. A member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Hemmingsen-Jaeger represents District 47 in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Woodbury and Maplewood and parts of Ramsey and Washington Counties.[1][2]
Early life, education and career
Hemmingsen-Jaeger attended Wabasha Public Schools as a child. She got her bachelor's degree in cell biology and development from the University of Minnesota, and her master's in genetics from Iowa State University. Hemmingsen-Jaeger graduated from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs in 2016 with a master's in science, technology and environmental policy.[1]
Hemmingsen-Jaeger worked as a forensic scientist for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from 2011 to 2020. She has worked as a DVS business analyst and legislative analyst for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and as a FFAID legislative and policy analyst for the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Hemmingsen-Jaeger also served on a number of state councils, including the Metropolitan Council advisory committee for the Gold Line and the Woodbury for Justice and Equality commission.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Hemmingsen-Jaeger was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. She first ran after redistricting and after two-term DFL incumbent Steve Sandell announced he would not seek reelection.[1]
Hemmingsen-Jaeger serves on the Children and Families Finance and Policy, Climate and Energy Finance and Policy, Health Finance and Policy, and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Minnesota Senate
Hemmingsen-Jaeger was elected to the Minnesota Senate in a November 2025 special election to succeed Nicole Mitchell, who resigned after being convicted of burglary charges.[3]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | 11,426 | 60.18 | |
| Republican | Bob Lawrence | 7,550 | 39.77 | |
| Write-in | 10 | 0.05 | ||
| Total votes | 18,986 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (incumbent) | 14,106 | 60.62 | |
| Republican | Teresa Whitson | 9,143 | 39.29 | |
| Write-in | 21 | 0.09 | ||
| Total votes | 23,270 | 100.00 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | 13,527 | 61.69 | |
| Republican | Dwight Dorau | 8,383 | 38.23 | |
| Write-in | 18 | 0.08 | ||
| Total votes | 21,928 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
Personal life
Hemmingsen-Jaeger lives in Woodbury, Minnesota, with her spouse and their two children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Amanda - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (47A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ Griffith, Michelle (2025-11-04). "Democrats maintain majority in Minnesota Senate following special election". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-18.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 47A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ "2024 Results for State Representative District 47A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ "2025 Results for State Senate Special Election District 47". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved January 29, 2026.