Char Samuelson (born 1945) is a former Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, serving from 2003 to 2007. She was elected from Minnesota 50B, which during her tenure in office served New Brighton,

Arden Hills Arden Hills is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 9,552 at the 2010 census. Bethel University and Seminary is located in the city of Arden Hills. Also, the campus of University of Northwestern – St. Paul st ...

, and Shoreview. She was succeeded by

Kate Knuth Kate Knuth (born May 15, 1981) is an American politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for District 50B from 2007 to 2013. She was a Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidate for mayor of Minneapolis ...

upon her retirement. Samuelson first was elected to public office in 1994, when she was elected to the New Brighton City Council. She served on the City Council until 2002, when she ran for the House and defeated

Geri Evans Geraldine Fae (née Sparks) Evans (September 6, 1940 – March 30, 2018) was an American politician and teacher. Born in Blue Earth, Minnesota, Evans received her bachelor's degree from Gustavus Adolphus College, and her master's and doctora ...

. Samuelson served two terms in the House, defeating Evans again in the 2004 election, and served on several committees relating to health care. Samuelson worked in health care before seeking public office. She received her bachelor's degree from Metropolitan State University and her master's from United Theological Seminary. In 2009, Samuelson came out of retirement to run for re-election to the New Brighton City Council. She was elected to a two-year term.

Electoral history

*2004 Race for Minnesota State House - District 50B **Char Samuelson (Republican) 10,843 (51.91%) **Geri Evans (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) 10,019 votes (47.96%) *2002 Race for Minnesota State House - District 50B **Char Samuelson (Republican) 10,027 (55.23%) **Geri Evans (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) 8,099 votes (44.61%)

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