Preceded by Debbie Johnson Role Politician Name Michelle Benson | Children 3 Spouse(s) Craig | |
 | ||
Born September 11, 1968 (age 55) ( 1968-09-11 ) Political party Republican Party of Minnesota Alma mater St. Catherine University
University of St. Thomas Occupation Certified Public Accountant, legislator Party Republican Party of Minnesota Residence Ham Lake, Minnesota, United States Education University of St. Thomas, St. Catherine University | ||
May 24
Michelle R. Benson (born September 11, 1968) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, she represents District 31, which includes portions of Anoka, Isanti and Sherburne counties in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area. She is a Certified Public Accountant.
Contents
Early life, education, and career
Raised on a farm in Murdock, Benson graduated from St. Catherine University in Saint Paul, receiving her B.A. in chemistry. She later attended the University of St. Thomas, earning her M.B.A. She worked as an auditor and consultant at Deloitte & Touche, and currently works as the executive director of the Upper Midwest Security Alliance.
Minnesota Senate
Benson was first elected in 2010 and was re-elected in 2012 and 2016.
Personal life
Active in her community, Benson has been a Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader, and a board member, treasurer, secretary and administrator for The Way of the Shepherd Montessori School. She is a member of the North Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants, the National Federation of Independent Businesses, and the National Rifle Association.