Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 39th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 5, 2021
Preceded by
Carolyn Laine
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 41B district
In office January 3, 2017 – January 5, 2021
Preceded by
Carolyn Laine
Succeeded by
Sandra Feist
Personal details
Born
(1960-11-20) November 20, 1960 (age 63) Saint Paul, Minnesota
Political party
Democratic (DFL)
Spouse
Timothy Podein (divorced)
Children
3
Residence
New Brighton, Minnesota
Alma mater
St. Catherine's University St. Cloud State University
Occupation
Politician Library media specialist
Mary Kelly Kunesh (/ˈkuːnɛʃ/KOON-esh; formerly Podein; born November 20, 1960) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota State Senate. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 39, which includes parts of the counties of Ramsey, Hennepin, and Anoka, and the cities of Fridley, Spring Lake Park, Columbia Heights, Hilltop, New Brighton, and St. Anthony.
Mary Kelly Kunesh (/ˈkuːnɛʃ/ KOON-esh; formerly Podein; born November 20, 1960) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota State Senate. A...
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