Representative Zack Stephenson Contact information

Zack Stephenson, born on July 18, 1984, is an American politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He represents District 35A in the northwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area. He is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL).

Early Life and Education: Stephenson was born and raised in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 2002. He attended Knox College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in public policy analysis in 2006. He furthered his education at the University of Chicago Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctor in 2010.

Career: Stephenson is a prosecutor for Hennepin County. Before becoming a prosecutor, he worked at a large local law firm and devoted himself to a robust pro bono practice. He was formerly a staffer for U.S. Representative Amy Klobuchar.

Minnesota House of Representatives: Stephenson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018. He chairs the Commerce Committee, and also serves on the Climate and Energy Committee and the Elections Committee. During the 2019 session, Stephenson successfully authored a bill to get rid of Minnesota’s “marital rape exception”. He also successfully authored a provision to take the first steps towards building a new Mississippi River crossing between Dayton, Minnesota, and Ramsey, Minnesota. In 2020, Stephenson was the chief author of a bill to provide grants to small businesses that were not able to operate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His legislative priorities include consumer protection and combating climate change.

Personal Life: Stephenson lives in Coon Rapids with his wife, Austin, and their two daughters, Nora and Elsa. He is a fan of the Twins and Vikings, and enjoys spending sunny days on the Mississippi River with his family.