Anne Claflin

Anne Claflin
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 54A district
In office
January 8, 2019 – January 2021
Preceded byKeith Franke
Succeeded byKeith Franke
Personal details
Born (1983-05-19) May 19, 1983 (age 43)
PartyDemocratic–Farmer–Labor
SpouseWarren
Children1
EducationGrinnell College (BA)
University of Minnesota (MS)
Occupationscientist

Anne Claflin (born May 19, 1983) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 54A in the southeastern Twin Cities metropolitan area from 2019 through 2021. She has served as a member of the South St. Paul school board since 2023.

Early life, education, and career

Claflin graduated from South Saint Paul Secondary. She attended Grinnell College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Russian and biology, and the University of Minnesota, graduating with a Master of Science in science, technology, and environmental policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Claflin is a research scientist at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Claflin was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Keith Franke.

Personal life

Claflin and her husband, Warren, have one child. She resides in South St. Paul, Minnesota.

References

  1. ↑ Loeffler, William (October 17, 2018). "Claflin seeks prosperity with community support". South Washington County Bulletin. Forum Communications. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Elections - South St. Paul School Public School District". www.sspps.org. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
  3. 1 2 "Claflin, Anne". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  4. ↑ Nelson, Katie (December 13, 2017). "Claflin announces bid against Franke for 54A House seat". South Washington County Bulletin. Forum Communications. Retrieved November 10, 2018.