Katie Sieben
| Katie Sieben | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 54th district 57th (2007–2013) | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Sharon Marko |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 57A district | |
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In office January 7, 2003 – January 2, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | Karla Bigham |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 23, 1977 Newport, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Josh Straka (m. 2005) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Newport, Minnesota |
| Alma mater |
Colorado College (B.A.) Harvard University (M.P.A.) |
| Occupation | legislator |
| Religion | Catholicism |
Katie Sieben (born March 23, 1977) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 54, which includes portions of Dakota and Washington counties.
Early life and education
Sieben was born on March 23, 1977 and grew up in Newport, Minnesota.[1][2] She attended Colorado College, graduating with a B.A. and later attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, graduating with an M.P.A.[1][2]
Minnesota Legislature
Sieben was first elected to the Senate in 2006, and was re-elected in 2010 and 2012. Prior to her service in the Senate, she represented District 57A in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007.[1]
Her special legislative concerns include elections, environment, transportation, education, health care.[1]
Personal life
Sieben married Josh Straka in 2005. They have three children. Sieben's father, Michael, and uncle, Harry, also served in the Minnesota Legislature, being members of the House during the 1970s and early 1980s.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Sieben, Katie". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
- 1 2 "About Katie Sieben". Katie Sieben Volunteer Committee. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
External links
- Katie Sieben at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Katie Sieben official Minnesota Senate website
- Katie Sieben official campaign website
- Minnesota Public Radio - Votetracker: Katie Sieben Voting Record
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Katie Sieben Profile
- Minnesota Senate District 57 DFL Web Site
- Follow the Money - Katie Sieben Campaign Contributions