List of United States senators from Minnesota facts for kids
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Minnesota became a state in the U.S. on May 11, 1858. Since then, 44 different people have served as a U.S. Senator for Minnesota. A U.S. Senator is an elected official who represents their state in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. They help create and vote on laws for the whole country.
Today, Minnesota's U.S. Senators are Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith. Both are from the Democratic Party. Senator Klobuchar has served since 2007, and Senator Smith since 2018. Minnesota is special because it's one of only four states with two female U.S. Senators. This first happened when Tina Smith joined the Senate.
Minnesota's Senators: A Look Back
Minnesota has had many important senators throughout its history. One of the longest-serving senators from Minnesota was Knute Nelson. He served for many years, from 1895 to 1923.
Senators are elected for six-year terms. Not all senators are elected at the same time. They are divided into three "classes" so that about one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years. This helps keep the government stable.
Here are some of the people who have served Minnesota in the U.S. Senate:
- Henry M. Rice: He was one of Minnesota's very first senators, serving from 1858 to 1863.
- James Shields: Another early senator, he served from 1858 to 1859.
- Alexander Ramsey: He served from 1863 to 1875.
- William Windom: He served multiple times, first from 1870 to 1871, then from 1871 to 1881, and again from 1881 to 1883.
- Knute Nelson: As mentioned, he was Minnesota's longest-serving senator, from 1895 to 1923.
- Henrik Shipstead: He served from 1923 to 1947.
- Hubert Humphrey: A very well-known senator, he served from 1949 to 1964 and again from 1971 to 1978. He also became U.S. Vice President.
- Walter Mondale: He served from 1964 to 1976 and also became U.S. Vice President.
- Amy Klobuchar: She has been a senator since 2007 and continues to serve today.
- Tina Smith: She became a senator in 2018 and is currently serving.
These are just a few examples of the many dedicated individuals who have represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate. Each senator plays a role in shaping the laws and future of the United States.
See also
- United States congressional delegations from Minnesota
- List of United States representatives from Minnesota
- Elections in Minnesota
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Henry M. Rice
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James Shields
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Morton S. Wilkinson
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Alexander Ramsey
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Daniel S. Norton
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William Windom
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Ozora P. Stearns
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Samuel J. R. McMillan
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Alonzo J. Edgerton
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Dwight M. Sabin
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Cushman Davis
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William D. Washburn
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Knute Nelson
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Charles A. Towne
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Moses E. Clapp
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Frank B. Kellogg
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Henrik Shipstead
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Magnus Johnson
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Thomas D. Schall
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Elmer A. Benson
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Guy V. Howard
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Ernest Lundeen
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Joseph H. Ball
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Arthur E. Nelson
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Edward J. Thye
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Hubert Humphrey
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Eugene McCarthy
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Walter Mondale
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Hubert Humphrey
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Wendell Anderson
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Muriel Humphrey
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David Durenberger
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Rudy Boschwitz
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Paul Wellstone
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Rod Grams
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Mark Dayton
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Dean Barkley
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Norm Coleman
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Amy Klobuchar
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Al Franken
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Tina Smith
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