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Ben Schwanke
for Minnesota
House

Making a Difference

Candidate for the MN State House in District 40A, encompassing Arden Hills, Mounds View, and portions of Shoreview and New Brighton

About Ben

Ben Schwanke is a middle school math teacher in Roseville where he works as an interventionist to help struggling students find success in school and mathematics.  He has made it his focus and mission to provide a safe and equitable learning environment for all students, not only in his classroom but throughout Roseville Area Schools

 

He lives in Arden Hills and recently served as a Human Rights Commissioner in Shoreview. When not teaching, Ben coaches high school football and serves the local teachers union as a representative and contract negotiator.  He served on the Governing Board of the statewide organization Education Minnesota from 2019-2022.  

 

Ben earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics at Augsburg College, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership at Concordia University in Saint Paul.

 

In his spare time you can see him out walking his rescue dog Mozzie, or down at the State Capitol advocating for education reform and better mental health supports.

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Everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed. Our nation’s success is built on the founding principles of unlimited opportunity, quality education, commitment to hard work, and the freedom to pursue our dreams. Ben Schwanke works every day to ensure that the community is advancing towards meeting these founding principles. Help him to achieve his goals with your donation to his campaign.

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Schwanke for House

3673 Lexington Avenue North H2 # 336

Arden Hills MN  55126

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Schwanke for House

3673 Lexington Avenue North H2 #336

Arden Hills MN  55126

Ben wants to hear your thoughts and ideas on how to represent the issues most important to you at the capitol. Please contact him to have your voice heard!

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