Abigail Whelan

Abigail Whelan
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 35A district
Assumed office
January 6, 2015
Preceded by Jim Abeler
Personal details
Born (1988-01-13) January 13, 1988
Anoka, Minnesota
Political party Republican Party of Minnesota
Residence Anoka, Minnesota
Alma mater University of Minnesota
Occupation legislator
Religion Christian

Abigail Whelan (born January 13, 1988) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, she repsresents District 35A, which includes a portion of Anoka County, Minnesota.[1]

Education and career

Whelan graduated from Anoka High School in 2006. She attended the University of Minnesota where she majored in political science and history and minored in economics. During her time there, she studied abroad in England and traveled extensively through Europe. She earned her degree in 2010. After working for a time at the Minnesota Legislature, Whelan returned to the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs on a scholarship and earned her master's degree in public policy in 2013. From September 2012 until May 2013, Whelan worked as a Research/Teaching Assistant. Before the 2014 election, Whelan worked locally with a home health care agency in business development.[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Elections

Whelan was elected on November 4, 2014 defeating the (DFL) nominee, Peter Perovich, by 10.09% or 2616 votes.

2014 Minnesota State Representative- House 35A[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
DFL Peter Perovich 5192 39.86
Republican Abigail Whelan 7808 59.95

Tenure

Whelan was sworn in on January 6, 2015.

Committee assignments

For the 89th Legislative Session, Backer is a part of:

Personal life

Whelann is single and resides in Anoka, Minnesota. She enjoys reading, running, playing the piano for her worship team at church, and spending time with cherished friends and family.

References

  1. "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Whelan, Abigail". leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  2. "Meet Abigail". Whelan For House. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  3. "Results for State Representative District 35A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  4. "Abigail Whelan (R) 35A - Minnesota House of Representatives". house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved February 25, 2015.

External links

Minnesota House of Representatives
Preceded by
Jim Abeler
Member of the House of Representatives
from District 35A

2015–present
Incumbent
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