Joanne Benson

Joanne E. Benson
44th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
In office
January 3, 1995 – January 4, 1999
GovernorArne Carlson
Preceded byJoanell Dyrstad
Succeeded byMae Schunk
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office
January 8, 1991 – January 2, 1995
Preceded byJim Pehler
Succeeded byDave Kleis
Constituency16th district (1993–1995)
17th district (1991–1993)
Personal details
Born (1943-01-04) January 4, 1943 (age 81)
Le Sueur, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRobert R. Benson
Children2
EducationSt. Cloud State University (BS)

Joanne E. Benson (born January 4, 1943) is an American politician and educator who served as the 44th lieutenant governor of Minnesota from January 3, 1995, to January 4, 1999. A Republican, she was elected as Arne Carlson's running mate. From 1991 to 1995, Benson served as a member of the Minnesota Senate.