Susan Kent (politician)

Susan Kent (born November 18, 1963) is a Minnesota politician and former minority leader of the Minnesota Senate.[1] A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 53 in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area from 2013 to 2023.

Susan Kent
Minority Leader of the Minnesota Senate
In office
February 1, 2020 – September 14, 2021
Preceded byTom Bakk
Succeeded byMelisa Franzen
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 53rd district
In office
January 8, 2013 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byRedistricted
Succeeded byNicole Mitchell (redistricting)
Personal details
Born
Susan Lawson

(1963-11-18) November 18, 1963
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (DFL)
SpouseChris
Children1
EducationUniversity of Texas, Austin (BS)

Early life, education, and career

Kent was born in 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] She earned her bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of Texas at Austin.[3]

Minnesota Senate

Kent was first elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012.[4]

In late 2019, it was reported that Kent intended to challenge Minority Leader Tom Bakk for his caucus leadership post.[2] On February 1, 2020, after a private meeting that lasted more than six hours, the caucus elected Kent as its new leader.[1] In September 2021 Susan Kent announced that she would not run for re-election, also choosing to step down as Senate Minority Leader.[5]

Personal life

Kent met her husband, Chris, a Maplewood native and 3M employee, in Austin, Texas. The couple moved to Woodbury, Minnesota in the mid-2000s.[2] They have one child.[4]

References
  1. Bierschbach, Briana. "Susan Kent ousts Tom Bakk as Senate DFL leader". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
  2. Van Oot, Torey. "Leadership challenge shakes up DFL senators". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2020-02-01.
  3. "Susan Kent, Senate District 53: Candidate Profile". Woodbury Patch. September 1, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  4. "Kent, Susan". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  5. "Senator Kent announces retirement, stepping down as DFL Leader | Minnesota Senate DFL". 3 September 2021.
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