Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is running for the Minnesota Senate representing Woodbury and south Maplewood. She has served in the Minnesota House since 2022 and was recently elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2025. She is committed to bringing the voices of her neighbors to the Capitol and delivering results that protect families and strengthen communities.
Experience & Leadership
Amanda has represented District 47A in the Minnesota House since 2022, serving on committees focused on:
- Children and families
- Health
- Climate and energy
- Veterans and military affairs
She brings a science-driven approach to public service, shaped by her professional experience as a forensic scientist and policy work at the Minnesota Departments of Public Safety and Human Services.
Education & Background
- B.S. in Cell Biology & Development
- M.S. in Genetics
- M.S. In Science, Technology & Environmental Policy
This background informs her data-driven, solutions-focused leadership at the Capitol.
Advocacy Rooted in Community
Amanda’s commitment to public service began early and has always centered on helping people have opportunity, stability, and dignity. As a union member, she helped lead efforts to pass paid parental leave for state employees, ensuring families no longer have to choose between their health and their paycheck.
Locally, Amanda has organized alongside community members to advance environmental justice and expanded public transportation, including strong advocacy for the Metro Transit Gold Line.
Delivering Results
At the Capitol, Amanda has:
- Authored Paid Family & Medical Leave so Minnesotans can care for themselves and loved ones
- Helped pass 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040
- Secured state funding to renovate Central Park
- Continued leadership on affordable child care and transportation
Amanda believes governing works best when people feel represented and included. She’s running for the Minnesota Senate to continue building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable Minnesota—together.
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