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{{Short description|American Democratic politician, doctor, and scientist}}
{{Short description|American physician & politician (born 1969)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Kelly Morrison
| name = Kelly Morrison
| image =
| image = Kelly Morrison 2023.jpg
| state = [[Minnesota]]
| district = {{ushr|MN|3|3rd}}
| term_start = January 3, 2025
| term_end =
| term_end =
| state_senate = Minnesota
| succeeding = [[Dean Phillips]]
| district = 45
| predecessor = [[Dean Phillips]]
| term_start = January 3, 2023
| successor =
| state_senate1 = Minnesota
| succeeding = [[David Osmek]]<br><small>(Redistricting)<small>
| successor =
| district1 = 45th
| state_house1 = Minnesota
| term_start1 = January 3, 2023
| district1 = 33B
| term_end1 = June 6, 2024
| prior_term1 =
| predecessor1 = ''Redistricted''
| term_start1 = January 8, 2019
| successor1 = [[Ann Johnson Stewart]]
| term_end1 =
| state_house2 = Minnesota
| predecessor1 = [[Cindy Pugh]]
| district2 = 33B
| term_start2 = January 8, 2019
| successor1 = [[Andrew Myers (Minnesota politician)|Andrew Myers]]<br><small>(Redistricting)<small>
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1969|02|02}}
| term_end2 = January 3, 2023
| birth_place = [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]]
| predecessor2 = [[Cindy Pugh]]
| successor2 = ''Redistricted''
| party = [[Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party|Democratic (DFL)]]
| birth_name = Kelly Louise Morrison
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1969|2|2}}
| birth_place = [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| party = [[Democratic party (United States)|Democratic]]
| spouse = John Willoughby
| spouse = John Willoughby
| children = 3
| children = 3
| education = [[Yale University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[Case Western Reserve University]] ([[Doctor of Medicine|MD]])
| residence = [[Deephaven, Minnesota]]
| alma_mater = [[Yale University]] (BA)<br />[[Boston University]]<br />[[Case Western Reserve University]] (MD)
| relatives = [[Dorilus Morrison]]<ref name=":0" /><br>[[William D. Washburn]]
}}
}}
'''Kelly Louise Morrison''' (born February 2, 1969)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Morrison, Kelly L. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=15503 |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=www.lrl.mn.gov}}</ref> is an American physician and politician who is the U.S. Representative-elect for [[Minnesota's 3rd congressional district]]. Morrison was a member of the [[Minnesota Senate]] from 2023 to 2024. A member of the [[Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party]], she represented District 45 in the western [[Twin Cities]] metropolitan area, which includes the cities of [[Minnetonka, Minnesota|Minnetonka]], [[Mound, Minnesota|Mound]], [[Minnetrista, Minnesota|Minnetrista]], and [[Orono, Minnesota|Orono]] in [[Hennepin County, Minnesota|Hennepin County]]. She served in the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] from 2019 to 2023.<ref name=":0" />


On November 9, 2023, Morrison announced she would run in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district in the [[2024 United States House of Representatives elections|2024 House elections]], after the incumbent, [[Dean Phillips]], announced his run against [[Joe Biden|President Joe Biden]] in the [[2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Faircloth |first=Ryan |date=November 9, 2023 |title=DFL state Sen. Kelly Morrison to run for Minnesota congressional seat held by Dean Phillips |url=https://www.startribune.com/dfl-state-sen-kelly-morrison-to-run-for-minnesota-congressional-seat-held-by-dean-phillips/600318461/ |access-date=2023-11-09 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She was elected on November 5, 2024, defeating Republican [[Tad Jude]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Former state Sen. Kelly Morrison defeats Tad Jude for Minnesota’s only open congressional seat |url=https://www.startribune.com/tad-jude-and-kelly-morrison-vie-for-minnesotas-only-open-congressional-seat/601174845 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
'''Kelly Morrison''' (born February 2, 1969)<ref name=lpp>{{cite web|title=Morrison, Kelly|url=https://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail?ID=15503|publisher=Minnesota Legislative Reference Library|accessdate=November 11, 2018}}</ref> is an American doctor and politician.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kelly Morrison for Minnesota House - District 33B - Events {{!}} AllEvents.in|url=https://allevents.in/org/kelly-morrison-for-minnesota-house-district-33b/13153899|access-date=2022-02-15|website=allevents.in|language=en}}</ref> A member of the [[Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party]],(DFL), Morrison has been a member of the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] since 2019. She was elected to the [[Minnesota Senate]] in [[2022 Minnesota Senate election]], winning election in a longtime Republican area.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=July 17 |first=Lori Sturdevant |last2=Am |first2=2022-10:29 |title=The swing districts of 2022 |url=https://www.startribune.com/the-swing-districts-of-2022/600190896/ |access-date=2022-11-24 |website=Star Tribune |language=en}}</ref> The district extends from suburban [[Minnetonka, Minnesota|Minnetonka]] to rural [[Minnetrista, Minnesota|Minnetrista]] in the [[Twin Cities]] metro area, covering the greater [[Lake Minnetonka]] area.

She currently represents District 33B in the House. It spans a section of the western [[Twin Cities]] metropolitan area. This includes the cities of [[Chanhassen]], [[Deephaven]], [[Mound]], and [[Excelsior, Minnesota]]. Morrison was first elected in [[2018 Minnesota House of Representatives election|2018]] by narrowly defeating Republican incumbent [[Cindy Pugh]]. She was reelected by a similarly small margin in [[2020 Minnesota House of Representatives election|2020]].


==Early life, education, and career==
==Early life, education, and career==
Morrison was born in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]], and graduated from [[The Blake School (Minneapolis)| The Blake School]]. She attended [[Yale University]] and graduated cum laude<ref>{{cite web | url=https://morrisonforsenate.com/about-kelly-morrison/ | title=About Kelly &#124; KMsenate }}</ref> with a Bachelor of Arts in history, and attended [[Case Western Reserve University]], graduating Alpha Omega Alpha with a Doctor of Medicine.<ref name=lpp/>
Morrison was born in [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]]. She attended Jefferson Elementary School in Minneapolis and graduated from [[The Blake School (Minneapolis) | The Blake School]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Schier |first=Steven |date=December 2, 2023 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} Six takeaways on Minnesota's critical races in 2024 |url=https://www.startribune.com/six-takeaways-on-minnesotas-critical-races-in-2024/600324009/ |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bush |first=Amelia |date=February 1, 2024 |title=Kelly Morrison ’87 Runs for Office |url=https://www.blakespectrum.org/blog/2024/02/01/kelly-morrison-87-runs-for-office/ |access-date=2024-11-13 |website=The Blake Spectrum}}</ref>

Morrison attended [[Yale University]] and graduated ''cum laude''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://morrisonforsenate.com/about-kelly-morrison/ | title=About Kelly &#124; KMsenate }}</ref> with a Bachelor of Arts in history. She attended Boston University for her pre-medical requirements and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from [[Case Western Reserve University|Case Western University]].<ref name=":0" />


Morrison is a practicing [[obstetrician]] and [[gynecologist]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Bierschbach|first=Briana|title=Is there a doctor in the (state) House?|url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/07/09/no-doctor-serving-in-minnesota-house-politics|accessdate=November 8, 2018|publisher=[[Minnesota Public Radio]]|date=July 9, 2018}}</ref>
Morrison is a practicing [[Obstetrics and gynaecology|obstetrician-gynecologist]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite news|last=Bierschbach|first=Briana|title=Is there a doctor in the (state) House?|url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/07/09/no-doctor-serving-in-minnesota-house-politics|accessdate=November 8, 2018|publisher=[[Minnesota Public Radio]]|date=July 9, 2018}}</ref>


==Minnesota House of Representatives==
==Minnesota House of Representatives==
Morrison was first elected to the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] in [[Minnesota House of Representatives election, 2018|2018]], defeating [[Republican Party of Minnesota|Republican]] incumbent [[Cindy Pugh]]. She was reelected in 2020 after defeating candidate Andrew Myers. During the 2021-2022 session Morrison served as an assistant majority leader for the [[Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party|Minnesota DFL]].<ref name="lpp" />
Morrison was first elected to the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]] in [[Minnesota House of Representatives election, 2018|2018]], defeating [[Republican Party of Minnesota|Republican]] incumbent [[Cindy Pugh]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2018 |title=2018 Results for State Representative District 33B |url=https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Index?ErsElectionId=115&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=420&show=Go |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=electionresults.sos.mn.gov}}</ref> She was reelected in 2020, defeating Republican nominee [[Andrew Myers (Minnesota politician)|Andrew Myers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2020 |title=2020 Results for State Representative District 33B |url=https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=420&show=Go |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=electionresults.sos.mn.gov}}</ref>


Morrison represented District 33B, including portions of [[Hennepin County, Minnesota|Hennepin]] and [[Carver County, Minnesota|Carver]] counties.<ref name=":0" /> During the 2021-2022 session, she served as an assistant majority leader for the House DFL Caucus.<ref name=":0" />
'''2021-2022 Committee Assignments:'''<ref name="lpp" />

'''2019-2020 committee assignments:<ref name=":0" />'''
* Health and Human Services Policy
* Education Finance Division/Health and Human Services Finance Division: Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division
* Environment and Natural Resources Finance
* Water Division

'''2021-2022 committee assignments:<ref name=":0" />'''


* Early Childhood Finance and Policy
* Early Childhood Finance and Policy
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* Health Finance and Policy: Preventive Health Policy Division
* Health Finance and Policy: Preventive Health Policy Division


== Minnesota Senate ==
'''2019-2020 Committee Assignments:'''<ref name="lpp" />
After legislative redistricting in 2022, Morrison announced she would run for the DFL endorsement in the newly created Senate District 45. She was endorsed by Speaker of the Minnesota House [[Melissa Hortman]] and U.S. Representative [[Dean Phillips]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Ricardo |last2= |first2= |last3= |date=April 11, 2022 |title=In endorsement race for western suburban district, Rep. Kelly Morrison wins over Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/in-endorsement-race-for-western-suburban-district-rep-kelly-morrison-wins-over-sen-ann-johnson-stewart/ |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> Morrison won the party's endorsement over incumbent Senator [[Ann Johnson Stewart]].<ref name=":2" /> Stewart announced she would not challenge Morrison in the primary and endorsed her.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bork |first=Corey |date=April 14, 2022 |title=State Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart Won’t Seek Re-election |url=https://ccxmedia.org/news/state-sen-ann-johnson-stewart-wont-seek-re-election/ |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=CCX Media |language=en-US}}</ref> In the [[2022 Minnesota Senate election|general election]], Morrison defeated Republican nominee Kathleen Fowke.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2022 |title=2022 Results for State Senator District 45 |url=https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Index?ErsElectionId=149&scenario=StateSenate&DistrictId=533&show=Go |access-date=2023-12-02 |website=electionresults.sos.mn.gov}}</ref>


Morrison served as an assistant majority leader for the Senate DFL Caucus during the 2023-2024 session.'''<ref name=":0" />'''
* Health and Human Services Policy
* Education Finance Division/Health and Human Services Finance Division: Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division
* Environment and Natural Resources Finance
* Water Division


Morrison resigned from the Minnesota Senate on June 6, 2024, to focus on her 2024 congressional campaign.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Faircloth |first1=Ryan |title=DFL senator resigns to focus on congressional run, putting control of Minnesota Senate on ballot |url=https://www.startribune.com/dfl-senator-resigns-to-focus-on-congressional-run-putting-control-of-minnesota-senate-on-ballot/600371646/ |access-date=June 6, 2024 |work=[[Star Tribune]] |date=June 6, 2024}}</ref>
==Personal life==
Morrison and her husband, John Willoughby, have three children. She resides in [[Deephaven, Minnesota]]. Morrison has served on several boards. These include Milkweed Editions, YWCA-Minneapolis, and Planned Parenthood.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kieffer|first1=Paige |title=Minnesota House District 33B Voters Guide: Morrison vs. Pugh|url=https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/community/excelsior_southlake/minnesota-house-district-b-voters-guide-morrison-vs-pugh/article_dd67917e-cbf4-11e8-8a4a-2b7292c03449.html|accessdate=November 8, 2018|work=Sun Sailor|publisher=Adams Publishing Group|date=October 11, 2018}}</ref>


'''2023-2024 committee assignments:<ref name=":0" />'''
==Electoral History==
* '''Vice Chair:''' Transportation
* Environment, Climate and Legacy
* Health and Human Services
* State and Local Government and Veterans


== Campaign for U.S. Congress ==
In 2020, Morrison faced Republican Andrew Myers, who she narrowly defeated as part of the [[2020 Minnesota House of Representatives election]].
{{See also-text|[[2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota]]}}
On November 9, 2023, Morrison announced she would run in the Democratic primary for [[Minnesota's 3rd congressional district]] after the incumbent, [[Dean Phillips]], decided to run against [[Joe Biden|President Joe Biden]] in the [[2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries]]. Morrison said she strongly supports Biden, calling him a "transformational president".<ref name=":1" />


Morrison and Phillips have endorsed each other in previous races, and Morrison called Phillips "a good friend of hers".<ref name=":1" /> Her announcement emphasized her work passing pro-choice legislation and that she would be the only OB-GYN in Congress if elected.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Dana |date=2023-11-09 |title=State Sen. Kelly Morrison launches bid for Phillips' U.S. House seat |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/11/09/state-sen-kelly-morrison-launches-bid-for-phillips-us-house-seat |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> Morrison's campaign has been endorsed by several state legislators, former Minnesota Governor [[Mark Dayton]], and a former president and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Endorsements |url=https://www.kellyforcongress.org/endorsements |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=Kelly Morrison for Congress |language=en-US}}</ref>
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On November 24, Phillips announced he would not seek reelection to the House regardless of the outcome of his [[Dean Phillips 2024 presidential campaign|presidential campaign]]. He also said he would not endorse anyone in the race for his former seat.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Faircloth |first=Ryan |date=November 24, 2023 |title=Rep. Dean Phillips, running for president, won’t seek reelection to Congress. |url=https://www.startribune.com/rep-dean-phillips-running-for-president-wont-seek-reelection-congress-us-house/600322141/ |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> Morrison thanked Phillips for his service in a statement after his announcement.<ref name=":3" />


==Electoral history==
In 2018, Morrison faced incumbent Republican [[Cindy Pugh]], who had represented the district since 2013. Morrison defeated Pugh as part of the [[2018 Minnesota House of Representatives election]].


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{{Election box candidate with party link|party=Republican Party of Minnesota|candidate=Kathleen Fowke|votes=21,128|percentage=43.67|change=}}
{{Election box end}}

==Personal life==
Morrison and her husband, John Willoughby, have three children. She resides in [[Deephaven, Minnesota]].<ref name=":0" /> She is a member of Trinity [[Episcopal Church (United States)|Episcopal]] Church in [[Excelsior, Minnesota]].<ref name=":0" />


==References==
==References==
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* [https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/15503 Official House of Representatives website]
* [https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/15503 Official House of Representatives website]
* [https://www.morrisonforhouse.com/ Official campaign website]
* [https://www.kellyforcongress.org/ Official campaign website]


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Latest revision as of 06:11, 28 December 2024

Kelly Morrison
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 3rd district
Assuming office
January 3, 2025
SucceedingDean Phillips
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 45th district
In office
January 3, 2023 – June 6, 2024
Preceded byRedistricted
Succeeded byAnn Johnson Stewart
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 33B district
In office
January 8, 2019 – January 3, 2023
Preceded byCindy Pugh
Succeeded byRedistricted
Personal details
Born
Kelly Louise Morrison

(1969-02-02) February 2, 1969 (age 55)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJohn Willoughby
Children3
EducationYale University (BA)
Case Western Reserve University (MD)

Kelly Louise Morrison (born February 2, 1969)[1] is an American physician and politician who is the U.S. Representative-elect for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district. Morrison was a member of the Minnesota Senate from 2023 to 2024. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represented District 45 in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Minnetonka, Mound, Minnetrista, and Orono in Hennepin County. She served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023.[1]

On November 9, 2023, Morrison announced she would run in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district in the 2024 House elections, after the incumbent, Dean Phillips, announced his run against President Joe Biden in the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries.[2] She was elected on November 5, 2024, defeating Republican Tad Jude.[3]

Early life, education, and career

[edit]

Morrison was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended Jefferson Elementary School in Minneapolis and graduated from The Blake School.[1][4][5]

Morrison attended Yale University and graduated cum laude[6] with a Bachelor of Arts in history. She attended Boston University for her pre-medical requirements and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from Case Western University.[1]

Morrison is a practicing obstetrician-gynecologist.[1][7]

Minnesota House of Representatives

[edit]

Morrison was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Pugh.[8] She was reelected in 2020, defeating Republican nominee Andrew Myers.[9]

Morrison represented District 33B, including portions of Hennepin and Carver counties.[1] During the 2021-2022 session, she served as an assistant majority leader for the House DFL Caucus.[1]

2019-2020 committee assignments:[1]

  • Health and Human Services Policy
  • Education Finance Division/Health and Human Services Finance Division: Early Childhood Finance and Policy Division
  • Environment and Natural Resources Finance
  • Water Division

2021-2022 committee assignments:[1]

  • Early Childhood Finance and Policy
  • Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
  • Health Finance and Policy
  • Health Finance and Policy: Preventive Health Policy Division

Minnesota Senate

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After legislative redistricting in 2022, Morrison announced she would run for the DFL endorsement in the newly created Senate District 45. She was endorsed by Speaker of the Minnesota House Melissa Hortman and U.S. Representative Dean Phillips.[10] Morrison won the party's endorsement over incumbent Senator Ann Johnson Stewart.[10] Stewart announced she would not challenge Morrison in the primary and endorsed her.[11] In the general election, Morrison defeated Republican nominee Kathleen Fowke.[12]

Morrison served as an assistant majority leader for the Senate DFL Caucus during the 2023-2024 session.[1]

Morrison resigned from the Minnesota Senate on June 6, 2024, to focus on her 2024 congressional campaign.[13]

2023-2024 committee assignments:[1]

  • Vice Chair: Transportation
  • Environment, Climate and Legacy
  • Health and Human Services
  • State and Local Government and Veterans

Campaign for U.S. Congress

[edit]
See also: 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota

On November 9, 2023, Morrison announced she would run in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district after the incumbent, Dean Phillips, decided to run against President Joe Biden in the 2024 Democratic Party presidential primaries. Morrison said she strongly supports Biden, calling him a "transformational president".[2]

Morrison and Phillips have endorsed each other in previous races, and Morrison called Phillips "a good friend of hers".[2] Her announcement emphasized her work passing pro-choice legislation and that she would be the only OB-GYN in Congress if elected.[14] Morrison's campaign has been endorsed by several state legislators, former Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, and a former president and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States.[2][15]

On November 24, Phillips announced he would not seek reelection to the House regardless of the outcome of his presidential campaign. He also said he would not endorse anyone in the race for his former seat.[16] Morrison thanked Phillips for his service in a statement after his announcement.[16]

Electoral history

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2018 Minnesota State Representative - House 33B[17]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Kelly Morrison 11,786 50.43
Republican Cindy Pugh
(Incumbent) 		11,570 49.50
2020 Minnesota State Representative - House 33B[18]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Kelly Morrison (Incumbent) 14,202 50.52
Republican Andrew Myers 13,889 49.41
2022 Minnesota State Senator - District 45[19]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Kelly Morrison 27,222 56.27
Republican Kathleen Fowke 21,128 43.67

Personal life

[edit]

Morrison and her husband, John Willoughby, have three children. She resides in Deephaven, Minnesota.[1] She is a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Excelsior, Minnesota.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Morrison, Kelly L. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Faircloth, Ryan (November 9, 2023). "DFL state Sen. Kelly Morrison to run for Minnesota congressional seat held by Dean Phillips". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Former state Sen. Kelly Morrison defeats Tad Jude for Minnesota's only open congressional seat". Star Tribune.
  4. ^ Schier, Steven (December 2, 2023). "OPINION EXCHANGE | Six takeaways on Minnesota's critical races in 2024". Star Tribune. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  5. ^ Bush, Amelia (February 1, 2024). "Kelly Morrison '87 Runs for Office". The Blake Spectrum. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  6. ^ "About Kelly | KMsenate".
  7. ^ Bierschbach, Briana (July 9, 2018). "Is there a doctor in the (state) House?". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved November 8, 2018.
  8. ^ "2018 Results for State Representative District 33B". electionresults.sos.mn.gov. November 21, 2018. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  9. ^ "2020 Results for State Representative District 33B". electionresults.sos.mn.gov. November 30, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
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  11. ^ Bork, Corey (April 14, 2022). "State Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart Won't Seek Re-election". CCX Media. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  12. ^ "2022 Results for State Senator District 45". electionresults.sos.mn.gov. December 16, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  13. ^ Faircloth, Ryan (June 6, 2024). "DFL senator resigns to focus on congressional run, putting control of Minnesota Senate on ballot". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Ferguson, Dana (November 9, 2023). "State Sen. Kelly Morrison launches bid for Phillips' U.S. House seat". MPR News. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  15. ^ "Endorsements". Kelly Morrison for Congress. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  16. ^ a b Faircloth, Ryan (November 24, 2023). "Rep. Dean Phillips, running for president, won't seek reelection to Congress". Star Tribune. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  17. ^ "Results for State Representative District 33B". Results for State Representative District 33B. Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  18. ^ "Results for State Representative District 33B". Results for State Representative District 33B. Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  19. ^ "Results for Senate District 45". Results for State Senator District 45. Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 3rd congressional district
Taking office 2025 		Elect
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