Ben Schwanke
for Minnesota
Senate
Making a Difference
Candidate for the MN State Senate in District 42, encompassing Arden Hills, Gem Lake, Little Canada, Mounds View, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights and portions of Roseville and Spring Lake Park
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 Shoreview, where he also volunteers as a Human Rights Commissioner. 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. When not teaching, Ben coaches high school football and serves the local teachers union as a representative and contract negotiator. He was also recently elected to serve on the Governing Board of the statewide organization Education Minnesota.
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 Senate
3673 Lexington Avenue North H2 # 336
Arden Hills MN 55126
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Schwanke for Senate
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!