# Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger *Minnesota state senator (DFL) representing District 47, serving since 2025* Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger has been a member of the [[Minnesota Senate]] since 2025. She sits for District 47 as a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL).[^1] Her district lies in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area. It takes in the cities of [[Woodbury]] and Maplewood and portions of Ramsey and Washington Counties.[^1] She first won a seat in the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] in 2022. She moved to the Senate through a special election held in November 2025.[^2] Before entering elected office, she worked as a forensic scientist at the [[Bureau of Criminal Apprehension]]. She also held analyst posts at state agencies, among them the [[Minnesota Department of Human Services]].[^3] This article rests on a single source, the subject's Wikipedia entry (revision 1365500158, retrieved 26 October 2026). The evidence available for it holds no primary filings, statutes or agency records about her.[^1] ## Early life, education and career As a child she went to public schools in [[Wabasha]]. Her undergraduate degree, in cell biology and development, is from the [[University of Minnesota]]. Her master's degree in genetics is from Iowa State University.[^3] In 2016 she completed a second master's degree, in science, technology and environmental policy, at the [[Humphrey School of Public Affairs]].[^3] From 2011 to 2020 she was employed as a forensic scientist by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. Her other state employment includes two posts at the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, as a DVS business analyst and as a legislative analyst. She also worked as a FFAID legislative and policy analyst at the Department of Human Services. The source does not date these posts.[^3] Her service on public bodies includes a [[Metropolitan Council (Minnesota)]] advisory committee for the [[Gold Line]] and the Woodbury for Justice and Equality commission.[^3] ## Minnesota House of Representatives She entered the 2022 race for the Minnesota House after redistricting. Steve Sandell, the DFL incumbent who had served two terms, had announced that he would not run again. She won the seat that year.[^2] The Wikipedia account lists her House committee assignments as follows:[^2] - Children and Families Finance and Policy - Climate and Energy Finance and Policy - Health Finance and Policy - Workforce Development Finance and Policy ## Minnesota Senate In a special election in November 2025 she won the Senate seat left vacant by Nicole Mitchell. Mitchell had resigned following her conviction on burglary charges.[^2] ## Personal life She lives in Woodbury with her spouse and their two children.[^4] ## Notes [^1]: Wikipedia contributors, *Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger* (revision 1365500158, retrieved 26 October 2026), lead section — office, party, district and district geography. This is the only source in the record for this article. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Hemmingsen-Jaeger [^2]: Wikipedia contributors, *Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger* (retrieved 26 October 2026), sections "Minnesota House of Representatives" and "Minnesota Senate" — 2022 House election and its circumstances, committee assignments, and the November 2025 Senate special election. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Hemmingsen-Jaeger [^3]: Wikipedia contributors, *Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger* (retrieved 26 October 2026), section "Early life, education and career" — schooling, degrees, employment and council service. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Hemmingsen-Jaeger [^4]: Wikipedia contributors, *Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger* (retrieved 26 October 2026), section "Personal life" — residence in Woodbury with spouse and two children. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Hemmingsen-Jaeger