Barb Haley is an American politician and member of the

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. A member of the

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, she represents District 21A in southeastern

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Early life, education, and career

Haley was born and raised in

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, where she graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1982. She attended the

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, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in

international studies International relations (IR), sometimes referred to as international studies and international affairs, is the scientific study of interactions between sovereign states. In a broader sense, it concerns all activities between states—such as ...

. Haley was national director of sales force effectiveness for

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. She was a member on the Fairview Red Wing Health Services Board from 2007 to 2012 and was executive director of SteppsUp. She is executive director of Red Wing WORKS and a member of the boards of the Red Wing Family YMCA and WomenCents.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Haley was

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to the

in 2016 and reelected in 2018 and 2020. She became Minority Whip in 2021.

Personal life

Haley and her husband, Tim, have two children. They reside in

References

External links

Official House of Representatives website

Official campaign website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Haley, Barb 1960s births Living people Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians Women state legislators in Minnesota