Tina Smith

Tina Flint Smith^[1] (born March 4, 1958) is an American politician. She is the United States Senator from Minnesota upon being appointed by Governor Mark Dayton and office on January 3, 2018.

Tina Smith
United States Senator from Minnesota
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2018 Serving with Amy Klobuchar
Appointed by	Mark Dayton
Preceded by	Al Franken
48th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
In office January 5, 2015 – January 2, 2018
Governor	Mark Dayton
Preceded by	Yvonne Prettner Solon
Succeeded by	Michelle Fischbach
Personal details
Born	Tina Flint (1958-03-04) March 4, 1958 (age 66) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Political party	Democratic–Farmer–Labor
Spouse(s)	Archie Smith
Children	2
Education	Stanford University (BA) Dartmouth College (MBA)

Smith was the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota from 2015 to 2018. She has been a high-profile member of Governor Mark Dayton's administration and a key participant in legislative negotiations.^[2] She is a former Chief of Staff to Dayton. She is a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.

Dayton appointed her to replace U.S. Senator Al Franken upon his resignation, to serve until a special election is held in November 2018.^[3]

References

1. Belden, Doug (February 4, 2014). "Dayton picks chief of staff Tina Smith as running mate". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
2. Grow, Doug (May 9, 2016). "Why there has never been a lieutenant governor like Tina Smith". MinnPost. Retrieved August 12, 2016.
3. Orrick, Dave (December 12, 2017). "Mark Dayton will name Franken's replacement Wednesday. Here's what to expect". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved December 12, 2017.