Jason Isaacson
Jason Isaacson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 42nd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bev Scalze |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 42B district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bev Scalze (District 54B) |
| Succeeded by | Jamie Becker-Finn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1971 Moorhead, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Cynthia |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Shoreview, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | North Dakota State University (B.S., M.A.) University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | educator |
Jason Isaacson (born May 20, 1971) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 42 in the central Twin Cities metropolitan area. He previously represented District 42B in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Education and career
Isaacson attended North Dakota State University, graduating with a B.S. in political science and later a M.A. in communication studies.[1] He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Minnesota and an instructor at Century College.[2]
Minnesota Legislature
Isaacson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012 and re-elected in 2014. He was elected to the Minnesota Senate in the November 2016 general election and assumed office on January 3, 2017, succeeding retiring state Senator Bev Scalze representing District 42.[3]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Jason "Ike" Isaacson | 12,884 | 57.53% | |
| Republican | Ken Rubenzer | 9,462 | 42.25% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Jason "Ike" Isaacson | 8,814 | 52.30% | |
| Republican | Heidi Gunderson | 8,014 | 47.55% | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Jason "Ike" Isaacson | 24,962 | 54.21% | |
| Republican | Candy Sina | 21,008 | 45.62% | |
Personal life
Isaacson is married to his wife, Cynthia, and they reside in Shoreview, Minnesota with their three children.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Isaacson, Jason". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
- ^ Horner, Sarah (October 25, 2012). "House District 42B: Ken Rubenzer, Jason Isaacson vie for open seat". Pioneer Press. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
- ^ Moore, Sara (November 9, 2016). "District 42 goes two blue, one red". Shoreview Press. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Results for State Representative District 42B, 2012". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "Results for State Representative District 42B, 2014". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "Results for State Senator District 42". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved December 3, 2016.