Jamie Long

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Jamie Long
Jamie Long 2020 (cropped).jpg
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 61B district
Assumed office
January 8, 2019
Preceded byPaul Thissen
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic–Farmer–Labor
SpouseMelissa
Children2
Residence(s)Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alma materCarleton College
George Washington University
OccupationAttorney

Jamie Long is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represents District 61B in the central Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Early life, education, and career

Long attended Carleton College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, and George Washington University, graduating with a Juris Doctor.[1]

Long has worked as an environmental attorney, an energy and transportation aide in the United States Congress, and as a deputy chief of staff for U.S. Representative Keith Ellison.[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Long was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018 and assumed office on January 8, 2019. During the 2019-2020 session, Long served as an assistant majority leader.[1]

2021-2022 Committee Assignments: [1]

  • Chair: Climate and Energy Finance and Policy
  • Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
  • Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy
  • Redistricting
  • Rules and Legislative Administration

2019-2020 Committee Assignments: [1]

  • Energy and Climate Finance and Policy
  • Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy
  • State Government Finance
  • Ways and Means

Personal life

Long and his wife, Melissa, have two children.[1] He resides in the Armatage neighborhood in Minneapolis.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Long, Jamie". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  2. ^ Best, Eric (October 18, 2018). "New representatives on the way in three House districts". Southwest Journal. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  3. ^ Thomas, Dylan (December 27, 2017). "Four vie for Thissen's seat". Southwest Journal. Retrieved November 10, 2018.

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