Linda Scheid | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 46th district | |
| In office January 7, 1997 – June 15, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Don Kramer |
| Succeeded by | Chris Eaton |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 47A district | |
| In office January 4, 1983 – November 11, 1991 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 45A district | |
| In office January 4, 1977 – January 2, 1979 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 16, 1942 Saint Louis Park, Minnesota |
| Died | June 15, 2011 (aged 68) Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Coe College William Mitchell College of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney, Teacher, Legislator |
Linda J. Scheid (June 16, 1942 – June 15, 2011) was a Minnesota politician and a member of the Minnesota Senate who represented District 46, which includes portions of the northwestern suburbs of Hennepin County in the Twin Cities metro area. A Democrat, she was first elected to the Senate in 1996, and was re-elected in 2000, 2002, 2006 and 2010. Prior to the 2002 redistricting, the area was known as District 47.[1] She died of cancer on June 15, 2011.[2][3] Her seat was won in special election on October 18, 2011 by Senator Chris Eaton.[4]
- ^ "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Scheid, Linda J". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
- ^ "Long-time policy leader Sen. Linda Scheid succumbs to ovarian cancer". www.startribune.com. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ^ "Minn. Sen. Linda Scheid Dies in Hospice". www.myfoxtwincities.com. Retrieved 2011-06-15.
- ^ "DFL retains two Senate seats in special elections". startribune.com. Retrieved 2013-02-22.