For the professor, see Robert M. Farnsworth.

Robert D. Farnsworth is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota Senate for the 7th district. Elected in November 2022, he assumed office on January 3, 2023. He represents a section of Minnesota's Iron Range.

Early life and education

Farnsworth was raised in Chisholm, Minnesota, and graduated from Chisholm High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and social studies from the University of St. Thomas and a Master of Science in special education from Minnesota State University, Mankato.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Farnsworth worked as a high school social studies teacher at Mounds View High School. He worked as a teacher for the Minnesota Department of Corrections at Red Wing and Togo before being hired as a special education teacher with the Hibbing School District. He is also a real estate agent with Village Realty.[2] Farnsworth was elected to the Minnesota Senate in November 2022 and assumed office on January 3, 2023.[3][4] Through redistricting, he succeeded the recently deceased David Tomassoni, who was a Democrat-turned-independent.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Senator Robert D. Farnsworth (07, R)". www.senate.mn. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  2. ^ Angie, Mesabi (September 30, 2022). "Senate hopefuls make case to represent Northern Minnesota". Mesabi Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  3. ^ "Robert Farnsworth". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  4. ^ "Hibbing Republican wins redrawn Senate District 7". Duluth News Tribune. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  5. ^ LUND, JOHN FRANSWORTH (1983-04-01). "The Night before Doomsday". Utah Historical Quarterly. 51 (2): 154–161. doi:10.2307/45061173. ISSN 0042-143X.