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]
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