Robert Farnsworth (politician)

For the professor, see Robert M. Farnsworth.

Robert Farnsworth

Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 7th district

Incumbent

Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded by| David Tomassoni (redistricting)
Personal details
Political party| Republican
Children| 4
Education| University of St. Thomas (BA)
Minnesota State University, Mankato (MS)

Robert D. Farnsworth is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota Senate for the 7th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 3, 2023. He represents a section of Minnesota's Iron Range.

## Early life and education

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Farnsworth was raised in Chisholm, Minnesota, and graduated from Chisholm High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and social studies from the University of St. Thomas and a Master of Science in special education from Minnesota State University, Mankato.[1]

## Career

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Prior to entering politics, Farnsworth worked as a high school social studies teacher at Mounds View High School. He worked as a teacher for the Minnesota Department of Corrections at Red Wing and Togo before being hired as a special education teacher with the Hibbing School District. He is also a real estate agent with Village Realty.[2] Farnsworth was elected to the Minnesota Senate in November 2022 and assumed office on January 3, 2023.[3][4] Through redistricting, he succeeded the recently deceased David Tomassoni, who was a Democrat-turned-independent.[5]

## References

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1. ^ "Senator Robert D. Farnsworth (07, R)". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
2. ^ Angie, Mesabi (September 30, 2022). "Senate hopefuls make case to represent Northern Minnesota". Mesabi Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
3. ^ "Robert Farnsworth". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
4. ^ "Hibbing Republican wins redrawn Senate District 7". Duluth News Tribune. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
5. ^ LUND, JOHN FRANSWORTH (1983-04-01). "The Night before Doomsday". Utah Historical Quarterly. 51 (2): 154–161. doi:10.2307/45061173. ISSN 0042-143X.

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Members of the Minnesota Senate

93rd Minnesota Legislature (2023–2025)

President
Bobby Joe Champion (DFL)
President pro tempore
Ann Rest (DFL)
Majority Leader
Erin Murphy (DFL)
Minority Leader
Mark Johnson (R)

1. ▌Mark Johnson (R)
2. ▌Steven Green (R)
3. ▌Grant Hauschild (DFL)
4. ▌Rob Kupec (DFL)
5. ▌Paul Utke (R)
6. ▌Justin Eichorn (R)
7. ▌Robert Farnsworth (R)
8. ▌Jen McEwen (DFL)
9. ▌Jordan Rasmusson (R)
10. ▌Nathan Wesenberg (R)
11. ▌Jason Rarick (R)
12. ▌Torrey Westrom (R)
13. ▌Jeff Howe (R)
14. ▌Aric Putnam (DFL)
15. ▌Gary Dahms (R)
16. ▌Andrew Lang (R)
17. ▌Glenn Gruenhagen (R)
18. ▌Nick Frentz (DFL)
19. ▌John Jasinski (R)
20. ▌Steve Drazkowski (R)
21. ▌Bill Weber (R)
22. ▌Rich Draheim (R)
23. ▌Gene Dornink (R)
24. ▌Carla Nelson (R)
25. ▌Liz Boldon (DFL)
26. ▌Jeremy Miller (R)
27. ▌Andrew Mathews (R)
28. ▌Mark Koran (R)
29. ▌Bruce Anderson (R)
30. ▌Eric Lucero (R)
31. ▌Cal Bahr (R)
32. ▌Michael Kreun (R)
33. ▌Karin Housley (R)
34. ▌John Hoffman (DFL)
35. ▌Jim Abeler (R)
36. ▌Heather Gustafson (DFL)
37. ▌Warren Limmer (R)
38. ▌Susan Pha (DFL)
39. ▌Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL)
40. ▌John Marty (DFL)
41. ▌Judy Seeberger (DFL)
42. ▌Bonnie Westlin (DFL)
43. ▌Ann Rest (DFL)
44. ▌Tou Xiong (DFL)
45. ▌Vacant
46. ▌Ron Latz (DFL)
47. ▌Nicole Mitchell (DFL)
48. ▌Julia Coleman (R)
49. ▌Steve Cwodzinski (DFL)
50. ▌Alice Mann (DFL)
51. ▌Melissa Wiklund (DFL)
52. ▌Jim Carlson (DFL)
53. ▌Matt Klein (DFL)
54. ▌Eric Pratt (R)
55. ▌Lindsey Port (DFL)
56. ▌Erin Maye Quade (DFL)
57. ▌Zach Duckworth (R)
58. ▌Bill Lieske (R)
59. ▌Bobby Joe Champion (DFL)
60. ▌Kari Dziedzic (DFL)
61. ▌Scott Dibble (DFL)
62. ▌Omar Fateh (DFL)
63. ▌Zaynab Mohamed (DFL)
64. ▌Erin Murphy (DFL)
65. ▌Sandy Pappas (DFL)
66. ▌Clare Oumou Verbeten (DFL)
67. ▌Foung Hawj (DFL)

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