John Hoffman (Minnesota politician)

John A. Hoffman (born January 17, 1965) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 36, which includes parts of Anoka and Hennepin County.

John Hoffman
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 36th district
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded byBenjamin Kruse (redrawn)
Personal details
Born (1965-01-17) January 17, 1965
Casper, Wyoming, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (DFL)
SpouseYvette
Children1
Residence(s)Champlin, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materSaint Mary's University of Minnesota (BA)
Occupationmarketing, public relations, credit counselor,

Early career

Before being elected to the Minnesota Legislature, Hoffman served as a member of the Anoka-Hennepin School District Board, beginning in 2005.[1]

Before that he was a member of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council, assisting and advising Cabinet members on their response to children and families birth to eight, specifically those with special health care needs.

Minnesota Senate

Hoffman was first elected in 2012, defeating incumbent Benjamin Kruse.[2] He was reelected in 2016, 2020, and 2022. In 2021, Hoffman became minority whip.

Hoffman serves on the following committees:

  • Human Service Reform Finance and Policy
  • Aging and Long-Term Care Policy

References
  1. "John Hoffman Biography". Archived from the original on 2013-02-04.
  2. "Minnesota Senate District 36 Election Results".
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