Robert Farnsworth (politician)

Robert D. Farnsworth is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota Senate for the 7th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 3, 2023. He represents a section of Minnesota's Iron Range.

For the professor, see Robert M. Farnsworth.
Robert Farnsworth
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 7th district
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byDavid Tomassoni (redistricting)
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Children4
EducationUniversity of St. Thomas (BA)
Minnesota State University, Mankato (MS)

Early life and education

Farnsworth was raised in Chisholm, Minnesota, and graduated from Chisholm High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and social studies from the University of St. Thomas and a Master of Science in special education from Minnesota State University, Mankato.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Farnsworth worked as a high school social studies teacher at Mounds View High School. He worked as a teacher for the Minnesota Department of Corrections at Red Wing and Togo before being hired as a special education teacher with the Hibbing School District. He is also a real estate agent with Village Realty.[2] Farnsworth was elected to the Minnesota Senate in November 2022 and assumed office on January 3, 2023.[3][4] Through redistricting, he succeeded the recently deceased David Tomassoni, who was a Democrat-turned-independent.[5]

References
  1. "Senator Robert D. Farnsworth (07, R)". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  2. Angie, Mesabi (September 30, 2022). "Senate hopefuls make case to represent Northern Minnesota". Mesabi Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  3. "Robert Farnsworth". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  4. "Hibbing Republican wins redrawn Senate District 7". Duluth News Tribune. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  5. LUND, JOHN FRANSWORTH (1983-04-01). "The Night before Doomsday". Utah Historical Quarterly. 51 (2): 154–161. doi:10.2307/45061173. ISSN 0042-143X.


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