Jerry Newton (politician)
Gerald F. "Jerry" Newton (born September 15, 1937) is an American politician and decorated non-commissioned officer who has served in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. He previously served in the House from 2009 to 2017 and in the Minnesota Senate from 2017 to 2023. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Newton represents District 35B in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Coon Rapids and Andover and parts of Anoka County.
Jerry Newton | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 35B district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Alice Johnson |
| Succeeded by | \ |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 37A district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | Erin Koegel |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 49B district | |
| In office January 6, 2009 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Kathy Tingelstad |
| Succeeded by | Branden Petersen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1937 Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Spouse | Rita |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence | Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland Boston University University of Leuven University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | Business owner, educator, legislator, veteran |
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