Liz Olson


Liz Olson is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represents District 7B in northeastern Minnesota. She became majority whip in 2019.

Early life, education, and career

Olson attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and women's studies, and Luther Seminary, graduating with a Master of Arts in congregational and community care.
Olson is a community organizer who has worked for Churches United in Ministry, Generations Health Care Initiatives, and TakeAction Minnesota. She is a former president of the League of Women Voters of Duluth and is also a member of the advisory committee of the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits northeast chapter and a board member of Firefly Yoga International.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Olson was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016. She was re-elected to her second term in 2018.

Personal life

Olson and her husband, Tom, have one child. They reside in the Denfeld neighborhood in Duluth.