Jennifer Carnahan
| Jennifer Carnahan | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota | |
|
Assumed office May 1, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Keith Downey |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1976 (age 40–41) South Korea |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater |
Syracuse University University of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
Jennifer Carnahan is a Korean-American politician and businesswoman currently serving as Chair of the Minnesota Republican Party. Prior to her election as chair, she was the 2016 Republican Party candidate for the Minnesota Senate in the 59th district. She was defeated by incumbent Democrat Bobby Joe Champion.
Biography
Carnahan was born in rural South Korea in 1976. Shortly after birth, she was abandoned at a local hospital.[1] She was adopted by a Minnesota family. She attended Syracuse University and the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Carnahan worked in marketing for companies like McDonald's, EcoLab, and General Mills. She owns a string of boutiques in Minnesota.
References
- ↑ Montgomery, David (April 29, 2017). "Minnesota GOP elects newcomer Jennifer Carnahan as state chair". Pioneer Press. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
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