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Jerry Newton

Born on September 15, 1937, Jerry Newton is an American politician and a decorated non-commissioned officer. He has served in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. Prior to this, he served in the House from 2009 to 2017 and in the Minnesota Senate from 2017 to 2023. He represents District 35B in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Coon Rapids and Andover and parts of Anoka County.

Early Life and Education

Jerry Newton graduated from Osseo High School in Osseo, Minnesota. He earned his B.A. in government from the University of Maryland in 1973. He received his MA in international relations in 1975 from Boston University. He also studied political science at the doctoral level at the Catholic University of Leuven in Leuven, Belgium, and at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Military Service

Newton served on active duty in the United States Army from 1955 to 1978, retiring as a sergeant major. He was deployed overseas for 18 of his 23 years of service, including in Vietnam during the Vietnam War and seven years in the Middle East. The Bronze Star and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm are among his 23 awards of medals, battle stars, services ribbons, and decorations.

Career

After his military service, Newton taught courses in political science at the Overseas Division of the University of Maryland in 1975–76, at the University of Minnesota in 1979–80, and at Anoka Ramsey Community College from 2012 to 2014. He owned and managed the Blaine Dairy Store, Inc and Liberty Park Grocery from 1980 to 2001.

Political Career

Newton was first elected to the Senate in 2016, succeeding the retiring Alice Johnson. He was a member of several committees and commissions. He has been serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023.

Personal Life

Jerry Newton lives in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. He is married to Rita and they have six children.