Representative Erik Paulsen (R-MN) has represented Minnesota’s 3rd District in the House of Representatives since 2009. Born in Bakersfield, California in 1965, Rep. Paulsen previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1995 to 2009 and as Majority Leader from 2003 to 2007. Rep. Paulsen was educated at St. Olaf College and is married to Kelly .
He serves on the Committee on Ways and Means