Representative Kelly Morrison

Kelly Louise Morrison, born on February 2, 1969, is an American doctor and politician. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she serves as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district.

Early Life and Education: Morrison was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended Jefferson Elementary in Minneapolis. For her higher education, Morrison attended Yale University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in history. She attended Boston University for her pre-medical requirements and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from Case Western University.

Career: Morrison is a practicing obstetrician and gynecologist. She has spent most of her career as a doctor, dedicating her life to helping people. Her husband, John Willoughby, was an Army Ranger, and their family has always valued service above all.

Political Career: Morrison was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Pugh. She was reelected in 2020, defeating Republican nominee Andrew Myers. Morrison represented District 33B, including portions of Hennepin and Carver counties. During the 2021-2022 session, she served as an assistant majority leader for the House DFL Caucus.

After legislative redistricting in 2022, Morrison announced she would run for the DFL endorsement in the newly created Senate District 45. She was endorsed by Speaker of the Minnesota House Melissa Hortman and U.S. Representative Dean Phillips. On November 9, 2023, Morrison announced she would run in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district in the 2024 House elections, after the incumbent, Dean Phillips, decided to run against President Joe Biden in the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries.