Richard H. Jefferson

Richard H. Jefferson (January 20, 1931 – June 28, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1987 to 1999. Jefferson graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana and was a chemist. He lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota when he was elected to the Minnesota Legislature. His nickname was "Jeff."[1]

Richard H. Jefferson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 58B
In office
January 5, 1993  January 4, 1999
Preceded byPhyllis Kahn
Succeeded byGregory Gray
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 57B
In office
January 6, 1987  January 4, 1993
Preceded byRandy Staten
Succeeded byPat Beard
Personal details
Born
Richard H. Jefferson

(1931-01-20)January 20, 1931
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 2021(2021-06-28) (aged 90)
Cedar, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1999)

He died on June 28, 2021, in Cedar, Minnesota at age 90.[2]

References

  1. "Jefferson, Richard H. "Jeff"". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2019-04-01.
  2. "Richard H. Jefferson, Minnesota legislator who wrote bill honoring Juneteenth, dies at 90". Startribune.com. 2021-07-05. Retrieved 2021-07-06.


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