Mary Sawatzky

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Preceded by redrawn district Name Mary Sawatzky Children 2		Spouse(s) Douglas Succeeded by Dave Baker Role Politician

Born February 7, 1961 (age 63) ( 1961-02-07 ) Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Alma mater St. Cloud State University (B.A.) Education St. Cloud State University Party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Residence Willmar, Minnesota, United States

Informational interview with newly elected rep mary sawatzky dfl willmar

Mary Sawatzky (born February 7, 1961) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 17B in west-central Minnesota.

Sawatzky attended St. Cloud State University, graduating in 1984 with a B.S. in special education and elementary education.

Sawatzky was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.

Sawatzky was one of two Democrats in the Minnesota House to vote against a same-sex marriage bill on May 9, 2013. The bill passed 75-59.

Sawatzky is married to her husband, Douglas. They have two children and reside in Willmar, Minnesota. She teaches at Willmar Middle School.

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