Joanne Benson

Joanne E. Benson (born January 4, 1943 in Le Sueur , Minnesota ) is an American politician . Between 1995 and 1999 she was lieutenant governor of the state of Minnesota.

Career

After finishing school and studying at St. Cloud State University , Joanne Benson started teaching. At the same time, she embarked on a political career as a member of the Republican Party . Between 1991 and 1994 she was a member of the Minnesota Senate , where she served on various committees. Her work as a state senator focused on education, the environment, health issues and trade.

In 1994, Benson was elected lieutenant governor of Minnesota alongside Arne Carlson . She held this office between 1995 and 1999. She was Deputy Governor . In 1998 she failed her party's gubernatorial election. Between 1999 and 2005, she served as the Chief Education Officer for the Minnesota Business Academy . She is married and has two children.

Web links

• The Political Graveyard
• Minnesota Legislative Reference Library
• Minnesota Historical Society
• Appreciation for the work of Joanne Benson