Preceded by Dave Hancock Name Roger Erickson Succeeded by Dave Hancock Role Politician | Spouse(s) Carol Children 2 | |
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Born December 22, 1953 (age 70) ( 1953-12-22 ) Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Alma mater Bemidji State University Party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Residence Baudette, Minnesota, United States | ||
Education Bemidji State University | ||
Informational interview with newly elected rep roger erickson dfl baudette
Roger A. Erickson (born December 22, 1953) is a Minnesota politician from Baudette, Minnesota, and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, he represented District 2A, which included Lake of the Woods and parts of Beltrami, Clearwater and Hubbard counties in northwestern Minnesota.
Contents
- Informational interview with newly elected rep roger erickson dfl baudette
- Early life education and career
- Minnesota House of Representatives
- Personal life
- References
Early life, education, and career
Erickson graduated from Roseau High School. He attended Northland Community & Technical College, graduating with an Associate of Arts, and Bemidji State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education. He is a retired teacher.
Minnesota House of Representatives
Erickson was first elected to the House in 2012, winning election in the redrawn district. He served on the Agriculture Policy, Education Policy, and the Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Finance Committees. He lost re-election in 2014 to Republican Dave Hancock. He unsuccessfully sought the DFL endorsement for election to the same seat in 2016, losing to Jerry Loud.
Personal life
Erickson is married to Carol, with whom he has two children.