Cheryl Youakim
Cheryl Youakim | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 46B district | |
| Assumed office January 6, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Simon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 29, 1969 |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Jacques |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Hopkins, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota (BA) |
| Occupation | Paraprofessional educator |
Cheryl Youakim (born May 29, 1969) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2015. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Youakim represents District 46B in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Hopkins and Edina, and parts of Hennepin County.[1]
Early life, education and career[edit]
Youakim attended Winona State University and the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, graduating with a bachelor's degree. She served on the Hopkins city council from 2005 to 2014.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives[edit]
Youakim was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014, after DFL incumbent Steve Simon resigned to run for Minnesota Secretary of State, and has been reelected every two years since.[1]
From 2019 to 2020 Youakim chaired the Education Policy Committee, and from 2021 to 2022 she chaired the Property Tax Division of the Taxes Committee. Since 2023, she has chaired the Education Finance Committee, and sits on the Education Policy, Taxes, and Ways and Means Committees.[1]
Electoral history[edit]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Cheryl Youakim | 9,525 | 68.50 | |
| Republican | Bryan P. Björnson | 4,353 | 31.30 | |
| Write-in | 28 | 0.20 | ||
| Total votes | 13,906 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Cheryl Youakim (incumbent) | 14,988 | 68.67 | |
| Republican | Bryan P. Björnson | 6,760 | 31.97 | |
| Write-in | 78 | 0.36 | ||
| Total votes | 21,826 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Cheryl Youakim (incumbent) | 16,400 | 75.48 | |
| Republican | Melissa Moore | 5,297 | 24.38 | |
| Write-in | 31 | 0.14 | ||
| Total votes | 21,728 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Cheryl Youakim (incumbent) | 18,731 | 73.66 | |
| Republican | Melissa Moore | 6,670 | 26.23 | |
| Write-in | 27 | 0.11 | ||
| Total votes | 25,428 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Cheryl Youakim (incumbent) | 14,738 | 97.12 | |
| Write-in | 437 | 2.88 | ||
| Total votes | 15,175 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
Personal life[edit]
Youakim is married to her husband, Jacques. They have three children and reside in Hopkins, Minnesota.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Youakim, Cheryl". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
- ^ "2014 Results for State Representative District 46B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "2016 Results for State Representative District 46B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "2018 Results for State Representative District 46B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 46B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 46B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
External links[edit]
- Cheryl Youakim at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Cheryl Youakim official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Cheryl Youakim official campaign website
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