Bjorn Olson
2023 - Present
2025
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Bjorn Olson (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 22A. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 7, 2025.
Olson (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 22A. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. The Republican primary for this office on August 13, 2024, was canceled.
Biography
Bjorn Olson was born in Fairmont, Minnesota. Olson has served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve and has reached the rank of captain.[1] Olson earned a B.A. in history and social studies education from Bethel University and an M.A. in American military history from American Military University.[2] Olson's career experience includes working as a U.S. history teacher and a farmer.[1][2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Olson was assigned to the following committees:
- House Taxes Committee
- House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee
- Labor, Industry, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee
2021-2022
Olson was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A
Incumbent Bjorn Olson and Marisa Ulmen are running in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
Bjorn Olson (R) | ||
Marisa Ulmen (D) |
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Marisa Ulmen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bjorn Olson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A
Incumbent Bjorn Olson defeated Marisa Ulmen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Bjorn Olson (R) | 69.0 | 12,238 | |
Marisa Ulmen (D) | 30.9 | 5,473 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 |
Total votes: 17,725 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Marisa Ulmen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Bjorn Olson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A
Bjorn Olson defeated Pat Bacon in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Bjorn Olson (R) | 68.4 | 14,324 | |
Pat Bacon (D) | 31.2 | 6,523 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 80 |
Total votes: 20,927 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A
Pat Bacon advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Pat Bacon | 100.0 | 1,409 |
Total votes: 1,409 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A
Bjorn Olson defeated Michael Sukalski in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A on August 11, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Bjorn Olson | 57.3 | 2,484 | |
Michael Sukalski | 42.7 | 1,848 |
Total votes: 4,332 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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|Bjorn Olson is the Republican-endorsed candidate for MN House District 23A. He is a lifelong native of District 23A, born in Martin County and raised in Faribault County, with family roots in the district extending over 155 years. Olson currently serves his community as the Mayor of Elmore, a middle school history teacher, a Captain in command of an Army Reserve unit, and he independently farms in the area. He and his wife Hannah live in Elmore with their two young children. Bjorn Olson has also been personally endorsed by Representative Bob Gunther, who is retiring.
- I am experienced in a wide variety of issues that concern District 23A, including education, agriculture, government, leadership, and business. I am also a father and husband, which gives me a vested interest in the future of our district.
- The reason I'm seeking this position is the exact same reason why I joined the Army, became a teacher, and became the Mayor of my town - and that reason is to serve.
- I will work tirelessly to provide moral, faith and family-based representation of our communities' interests at the Capitol.
I'll be a staunch advocate for all life, born and unborn. As a father of two, I have a uniquely intense understanding of how precious life is, and I have the desire to protect not just my own children, but all children.
As a gun owner myself, I will be a staunch advocate and defender of our Constitutionally-guaranteed gun rights in St. Paul.
As a conservative teacher, I can influence our education system in a way that provides options to parents without hamstringing our public schools. It is important that we have someone representing our district who truly understands the education system.
I will actively promote agriculture and advocate for our fellow District 23A farmers and producers at the Capitol. Our economy is driven by agriculture. Too much regulation in agriculture hinders our farmers and producers, and creates instability.
As your representative and a soldier myself, I will work to promote the welfare of all service members, past and present. I believe it is only right to fight and advocate for those who have fought and sacrificed much for all of us.
I will bring fiscal responsibility to St. Paul. In my role as Mayor, I have dealt firsthand with issues that our rural communities and small towns face: issues such as the degradation of our roads and infrastructure, abandoned buildings, and managing wise spending while navigating tax concerns. I am well-versed in balancing city budgets while at the same time fighting tax increases.
Integrity, service, experience, trustworthiness.
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2023
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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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2022
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In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A |
Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 28, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Minnesota House of Representatives, "Rep. Bjorn Olson," accessed April 24, 2023
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Joe Schomacker (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by Bob Gunther (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Peggy Bennett (R) |