| Mary Franson | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 11B district |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Mary Ellen Otremba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1977 Saginaw, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Alexandria, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota - Duluth |
| Profession | child care provider, legislator |
Mary Franson (born March 1, 1977) is a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who represents District 11B, which includes portions of Douglas and Todd counties in the west central part of the state. A Republican, she is also a licensed child care provider and a former employee of AT&T.[1][2]
Franson was first elected to the House in 2010, succeeding Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba, who did not seek re-election. She currently serves on the Agriculture and Rural Development Policy and Finance, the Health and Human Services Finance, and the Health and Human Services Reform committees.[3][4] She has been a vocal opponent of an executive order issued by Governor Mark Dayton allowing for the unionization of child care providers.[5]
Franson graduated from AlBrook High School in Saginaw, then went on to the University of Minnesota in Duluth, earning her B.A. in psychology and humanities. She and her family live in Alexandria.[6]