Politics & Government

Laurie McKendry Announces Candidacy for State Senate

Laurie McKendry will run for the District 48 Minnesota State Senate seat, challenging Republican David Hann.

Laurie McKendry announced her candidacy this weekend for Minnesota State Senator for District 48, challenging Republican David Hann.

She received the Democratic endorsement at Saturday’s Senate District 48 DFL convention.

“I believe everyone deserves a say in their future.” McKendry said. “With our current representation, many voices are being ignored. I understand the impact state legislation makes on our everyday lives. I’ll bring my experience, passion and dedication in working with a broad range of people from different backgrounds to effect positive change.”

McKendry has been a Minnetonka resident for 20 years. She started her career in sales, co-founded a successful telecommunications firm, and established her own consulting firm. She is a current member of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs.

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“My waitressing single mom, with only a GED education, taught me that with hard work and perseverance, my life could be different,” McKendry said in her acceptance speech. “It was through my difficulties growing up that my sense of justice and advocacy were born. It is my great desire to work to make this world a better place in whatever way I can by being in service to the public.”

, the new Senate District 48 includes parts of Minnetonka and Eden Prairie.

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McKendry graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Catherine University and has two children, Sarah and Taylor.


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