Liz Olson

Liz Olson is an American politician who formerly served in the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Olson represented District 8A in northeastern Minnesota, which includes parts of the city of Duluth in St. Louis County.

Early life, education, and career Olson attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and women's studies, and Luther Seminary, graduating with a Master of Arts in congregational and community care.

Olson is a community organizer who has worked for Churches United in Ministry, Generations Health Care Initiatives, and TakeAction Minnesota. She is a former president of the League of Women Voters, Duluth, is a member of the advisory committee of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits northeast chapter, and is a board member of Firefly Yoga International.

Minnesota House of Representatives Olson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016 and was reelected every two years through 2022. In 2020, her opponent contested the election results, but a court dismissed the case.

Electoral history

Personal life Olson and her husband, Tom, have one child. They reside in the Denfeld neighborhood in Duluth, Minnesota.