Politics & Government
Melisa Franzen, Democratic Candidate for State Senate District 49
Franzen is running against former State Rep. Keith Downey to fill the Senate seat vacated by Geoff Michel.
General Information
Name : Melisa Franzen
Age : 32
Place of residence : Edina, Minnesota
Education
College
Attended college : Yes
College : Inter American University
Degree : B.A. Political Science
Year of graduation : 2001
Grad school
University : University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Degree : Public Policy, Economic Development
Year of graduation : 2003
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Ph D.
University : Hamline University School of Law
Area of research : Juris Doctor
Year of graduation : 2006
Employment Information
Job titles held : Government Affairs Manager
Employers : Target Corporation
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Political Information
Party affiliation : Democrat
Running for a: State office
Running for position: Minnesota State Senate
Chamber/district: SD 49
Incumbent: No
Previous elective offices : NA
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA
Party HQ
Address 6216 Maloney Avenue
Edina
Minnesota
55343
Campaign Manager
Name : Jorge Saavedra
URLs
Website : www.MelisaFranzen.com
Facebook : FranzenforSenate
Other facts
Melisa serves on the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys and has served on the Minnesota Women Lawyers President's Leadership Circle. Melisa volunteers at the Park Avenue Foundation Pro Bono Legal Clinic.
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