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Christianson, Donna Jean "Donna Jean"

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Map of Halstad
Halstad, MN

House 1969-70 (District 66A)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Norman, Polk

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/17/1931 Date of Death: 
Birth Place: Pekin, Illinois Birth County:  Birth Country: United States
Other Names: Donna Jean
Gender:  Female Religion:  Lutheran
City of Residence (when first elected):  Halstad

Occupation (when first elected):  Homemaker/Farm Owner

EDUCATION

Illinois High School; Secondary; Graduate

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Marvin E. Christianson (married around 1950, he died on March 8, 1969); Widow (when first elected)
Children: Three children: Marvin Jr., and David (he was born in August 1969, while she was in office), (sons); Lori Ann (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Marvin E. Christianson, Sr.  - Husband

GENERAL NOTES

She was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women); "Like her husband, Mrs. Christianson considers herself a member of the DFL oriented Liberal caucus." (St. Paul Dispatch, March 18, 1969)

Religion provided by her husband's obituary.

Legislative Session: 66th (1969-1970)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 4/8/1969 Term of Office: 4/14/1969 to 1/4/1971 (Special Election)
District: 66A Residence: Halstad
Counties Represented: Norman, Polk
Occupation: Homemaker/Farm Owner
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: She was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women); "Like her husband, Mrs. Christianson considers herself a member of the DFL oriented Liberal caucus." (St. Paul Dispatch, March 18, 1969)
Committees:
Agriculture
Governmental Operations
Health and Welfare
Land and Water Resources
Taxes
Session Notes: She won the seat held by her husband, Marvin E. Christianson, Sr., before his death on March 8, 1969.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About
Seidler, Lotte. "Legislator's Widow Found She Enjoyed His Work." Minneapolis Tribune, June 12, 1969.

"Legislator Gets Widow Benefits." Minneapolis Star, May 1, 1969.

"Widow Will Seek Christianson's Seat." St. Paul Dispatch, March 18, 1969.




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