Marion O'Neill (born July 1, 1969) is an American politician serving in the

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since 2013. A member of the

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, O'Neill represents District 29B in central

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, which includes the cities of Buffalo and

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and parts of Wright County.

Education and career

O'Neill attended Bemidji State University, graduating with a

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in applied psychology, and

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, graduating with a

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in counseling. She worked in the

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as a legislative assistant to Senator John Howe from 2010 to 2012.

Minnesota House of Representatives

O'Neill was elected to the

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, following redistricting and the retirement of Bruce Anderson, who resigned to run for the

, and has been reelected every two years since. In 2017-18 O'Neill served as an assistant majority leader for the House Republican caucus. She serves as the minority lead on the Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee and sits on the Climate and Energy Finance and Policy, Rules and Legislative Administration, and Ways and Means Committees.

Electoral history

Personal life

O'Neill has two children and five grandchildren. She resides in

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. Her brother, Brian Daniels, also serves in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

References

External links

Rep. Marion O'Neill
''official Minnesota House of Representatives website''
Rep. Marion O'Neill
''official campaign website'' {{DEFAULTSORT:ONeill, Marion 1969 births Living people Bemidji State University alumni Regent University alumni Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives Women state legislators in Minnesota 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians People from Maple Lake, Minnesota