Sen. Julie Rosen announces retirement, endorses Draheim for re-election

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) — Sen. Julie Rosen (R-Fairmont) announced Thursday that she will retire from the State Senate at the end of the year.

In a news release, Rosen said she was honored to represent southern Minnesota for two decades.

Rosen is currently in her sixth term in the Senate and represents Senate District 23. She has chaired the Senate Finance Committee for the past six years and previously chaired the Senate Energy Committee from 2011 to 2012.

In addition to Rosen’s announcement, Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) announced that he will be running for re-election in the newly formed Senate District 22.

“After speaking with my family and campaign supporters, I’ll run for re-election in the newly formed Senate District 22. I currently represent the people in Le Sueur, Rice, and Scott Counties and I’m already working to meet new constituents and residents in Blue Earth, Faribault, Watowan and Martin counties. Redistricting gives us all an opportunity to meet new voters and share our experiences. I have a record of lowering taxes, stopping government overreach, and protecting people’s rights. I’ll continue to work on behalf of my constituents to give back the surplus with meaningful tax relief, keeping our communities safe, and empowering parents as partners in their kids’ education.
“I also want to thank my friend and colleague Julie Rosen for her years of service to the state and her support for my re-election. Minnesota has benefitted from her dedication, something I know her constituents can attest to, and we will miss her dearly as she retires from the legislature.”
Sen. Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake)

Draheim is currently in his second term and represents Senate District 20. He was first elected in 2016 and chairs the Senate Housing Committee.

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