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    Julie Rosen

    Julie Rosen

    Statement about running for governor: She told the Mankato Free Press June 2 that she was in the midst of graduation activities for her son and had not had much time to weigh a possible candidacy. But she added: "I've been approached several times, but at this point, I don't think so."

    Party: GOP

    Current government position: State senator, District 24; assistant minority leader

    Elected: 2002

    Term: 2nd

    Birth date: Aug. 9, 1957

    Home:     Fairmont

     

     

    Education: B.S., Colorado State University (agronomy) 

    E-mail: sen.julie.rosen@senate.mn

    Key issues and priorities: Rosen is known for her passionate involvement with chemical dependency issues – particularly Minnesota's meth epidemic. Rosen has also committed to focusing on green job creation, senior home funding, health care accessibility and declining school enrollments.  

    Political experience: Served as Senate District party chair before running for Senate in Martin County Republican politics.

    Background articles:

    Senate profile

    Wikipedia

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    Check out questions readers have for Minnesota's candidates for governor (and some answers) at 10Questions.com

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