| Julie Greene | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 50A district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Heather Edelson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1972-02-16) February 16, 1972 (age 52) |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | Jon |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Edina, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | B.A. in Communications, University of Dayton, Ohio |
| Occupation | |
Julie Greene is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2025. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Greene represents District 50A in the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes Edina and parts of Bloomington in Hennepin County.
Early life and career
Greene was born on February 16, 1972, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, before receiving a B.A. in Communications from the University of Dayton, Ohio. She spent 25 years as a brand strategist, then served as vice chair of the Edina School Board for four years from 2020 to 2024, chairing committees on policy and legislative action.
Minnesota House of Representatives
In 2023, Heather Edelson (DFL) announced she would be resigning from Minnesota House of Representatives District 50A after her election to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, leaving her seat open for the 2024 election. Greene announced her candidacy for the seat in December 2023. After defeating Alicia Gibson for the endorsement at the district DFL convention, she was the only DFL candidate to file for candidacy. In the general election, she defeated Republican candidate Owen Michaelson with 64.6% of the vote.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Julie Greene | 16,766 | 64.57 | |
| Republican | Owen Michaelson | 9,161 | 35.28 | |
| Write-in | 40 | 0.15 | ||
| Total votes | 25,967 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
Personal life
Greene lives in Edina with her husband Jon and four children.
References
- ^ "Greene, Julie". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- Kautzman, Alex (November 5, 2024). "ELECTION RESULTS: Julie Greene wins open seat in House 50A". Sun Current. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- Jha, Aditi (November 4, 2024). "A compare and contrast of the Minnesota House candidates". Edina Zephyrus. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- "Rep. Heather Edelson". Final Legislative Update. May 24, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
- "Edina School Board member announces campaign for state representative". Sun Current. December 22, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- Jha, Aditi (February 22, 2024). "Meet the candidates: A closer look at the 2024 race for District 50A". Edina Zephyrus. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Results for All State Representative Races". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved December 18, 2024.