15 Facts About Jessica Hanson

Jessica "Jess" Hanson was born on September 13,1986 and is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2021.

Jessica Hanson earned a Bachelor of Science in social work from St Catherine University and a Master of Arts in advocacy and political leadership from Metropolitan State University.

Jessica Hanson has worked as a dental network representative for Anthem since 2007.

Jessica Hanson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2020 and reelected in 2022.

Jessica Hanson first ran after one-term DFL incumbent Hunter Cantrell announced he would not seek reelection.

Jessica Hanson defeated former Republican representative and state auditor candidate Pam Myhra in the general election.

In 2020, Jessica Hanson had her election results challenged, but a judge dismissed the case for failing to state a claim and a lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.

Jessica Hanson serves as vice chair of the Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee, and sits on the Children and Families Finance and Policy, Higher Education Finance and Policy, and Human Services Policy Committees.

Jessica Hanson authored "Travis's Law", which requires 911 operators to refer calls to mental health teams trained to deescalate serious mental health episodes.

Jessica Hanson's bill passed with bipartisan support and was signed by Governor Walz.

Jessica Hanson has advocated the legalization of marijuana in Minnesota, arguing it should be done by legislation, not a constitutional referendum.

Jessica Hanson has said that regulating marijuana would benefit public health and public safety.

Jessica Hanson authored legislation to repeal a gag order on the study for a Dan Patch commuter rail line that would link Northfield, Minnesota to Minneapolis.

Jessica Hanson said that the line, which would run through Savage, Minnesota, could improve public transportation in her district.

Jessica Hanson signed on to a letter calling on the Biden administration to stop Line 3, a tar sands pipeline proposed to cut through Minnesota tribal lands.