Ben Lien is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A former member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 4A in northwestern Minnesota.[1]
Ben Lien | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 4A district | |
| In office January 2013 – January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | redrawn district |
| Succeeded by | Heather Keeler |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
| Residence | Moorhead, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Minnesota State University Moorhead (B.A.) |
| Occupation | legislator |
Early life and education edit
Lien grew up in Moorhead, Minnesota and graduated from Moorhead High School.[2] He attended Minnesota State University Moorhead, graduating with a B.A. in political science.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives edit
Lien was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012. He was re-elected in 2014, 2016, and 2018. On January 30, 2020 he announced he would not seek re-election for a fifth term.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Lien, Ben - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.mn.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ^ "Ben Lien for Minnesota House 4A". 2013-10-21. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
- ^ "Rep. Ben Lien (04A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
External links edit
- Rep. Ben Lien official campaign website
- https://ballotpedia.org/Ben_Lien