Susan Kent | |
|---|---|
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| Minority Leader of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office February 1, 2020 – September 14, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Bakk |
| Succeeded by | Melisa Franzen |
| Member of the
Minnesota Senate from the 53rd district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Nicole Mitchell (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Susan Lawson November 18, 1963 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | Chris |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin ( BS) |
Susan Kent (born November 18, 1963) is a Minnesota politician and former minority leader of the Minnesota Senate. [1] A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 53 in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area from 2013 to 2023.
Early life, education, and career
Kent was born in 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana. [2] She earned her bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of Texas at Austin. [3]
Minnesota Senate
Kent was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012. [4]
In late 2019, it was reported that Kent intended to challenge Minority Leader Tom Bakk for his caucus leadership post. [2] On February 1, 2020, after a private meeting that lasted more than six hours, the caucus elected Kent as its new leader. [1] In September 2021 Susan Kent announced that she would not run for re-election, also choosing to step down as Senate Minority Leader. [5]
Personal life
Kent met her husband, Chris, a Maplewood native and 3M employee, in Austin, Texas. The couple moved to Woodbury, Minnesota in the mid-2000s. [2] They have one child. [4]
References
- ^ a b Bierschbach, Briana. "Susan Kent ousts Tom Bakk as Senate DFL leader". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- ^ a b c Van Oot, Torey. "Leadership challenge shakes up DFL senators". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
- ^ "Susan Kent, Senate District 53: Candidate Profile". Woodbury Patch. September 1, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ a b "Kent, Susan". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
- ^ "Senator Kent announces retirement, stepping down as DFL Leader | Minnesota Senate DFL". 3 September 2021.
External links
- Susan Kent at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Senator Susan Kent official Minnesota Senate website
- Senator Susan Kent official campaign website
- 1963 births
- 21st-century American legislators
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Living people
- Democratic Party Minnesota state senators
- People from Woodbury, Minnesota
- University of Texas at Austin alumni
- Women state legislators in Minnesota
- Politicians from New Orleans
- 21st-century Minnesota politicians