Jennifer Schultz


Jennifer Schultz is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represents District 7A in northeastern Minnesota.

Early life and education

Schultz was raised in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science. She later attended Washington State University, graduating with an M.A. in economics, and the University of Minnesota, graduating with a Ph.D. in health services research, policy, and administration with a concentration in health economics.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Schultz was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014.

Personal life

Schultz is married to her husband, Rob Weidner. They have two children and reside in Duluth, Minnesota. She is a professor of health care economics at the University of Minnesota Duluth.