Susan Pha
Susan Kaying Pha[1] is an American politician and businesswoman serving as a member of the Minnesota Senate for the 38th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 3, 2023.
Susan Pha | |
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Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 38th district | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Roger Chamberlain |
Personal details | |
Born | Laos |
Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
Children | 4 |
Early life
Pha moved to the United States from Laos with her family as a refugee at age three.[2] She was raised in San Diego and Fresno, California.[3]
Career
From 1996 to 2011, Pha worked as a real estate agent. In 2010, she founded a publishing company. Pha was elected to the St. Louis Park City Council in 2016. She was elected to the Minnesota Senate in November 2022.[4][5]
References
- hbcstaff (2018-03-08), Happy Women's Day: Susan Kaying Pha Sworn in as City Council Member of Brooklyn Park, retrieved 2022-12-08
- Adwan, Noor (2022-11-09). "Susan Pha wins election to Minnesota Senate". Sahan Journal. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
- "'People were looking for a change': a Q&A with Susan Pha, Brooklyn Park's first council member of color". MinnPost. 2016-12-12. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
- Adwan, Noor (2022-11-22). "Senator-elect Susan Pha plans to uplift Minnesotans of color". Sahan Journal. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
- "Susan Pha". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-12-08.
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