Peggy Bennett
| Peggy Bennett | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 27A district |
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Assumed office January 6, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Shannon Savick |
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| Born |
July 3, 1958 White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Residence | Albert Lea, Minnesota |
| Alma mater |
Crown College (B.A.) St. Cloud State University (M.A.) |
| Occupation |
Legislator Teacher |
| Religion | Christian |
Peggy Bennett (born July 3, 1958) is a Minnesota public servant and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota (R), she represents District 27A in Southern Minnesota, which includes: 95% of Freeborn County, 4 eastern townships in Faribault County, 1 township in the NW corner of Mower County, 2 townships in SW Dodge County, and the City of Blooming Prairie in Steele County.
Bennett grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. She graduated from Mound Westonka High School in Mound, Minnesota. She attended Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, graduating in 1980 with a B.A. in Education. She later attended St. Cloud State University, graduating in 1981 with a M.A. in Special Education Bennett got her first teaching job in special education in Albert Lea in 1981. She taught her third year in Wells following a round of cuts, then came back to Albert Lea to teach in a K-1 transition room for special ed. and regular ed. students for seven years before becoming a first-grade teacher. In 2011, Bennett was named the Albert Lea Area Teacher of the Year. Bennett taught for 33 years before being elected to the Minnesota Legislature.
Bennett announced her intention to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives in December 2013 and challenge incumbent Rep. Shannon Savick. During the campaign Bennett prioritized education, agriculture, and the economy. Her campaign slogan was "People Before Politics". Bennett won, defeating incumbent Shannon Savick 53% to 39% by 2,016 votes.
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