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Emily Larson
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Emily Larson (born 1973) is an American politician and former mayor of Duluth, Minnesota. She is a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
Quick Facts 39th Mayor of Duluth, Preceded by ...
Emily Larson | |
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![]() Larson in 2019 | |
39th Mayor of Duluth | |
In office January 4, 2016 – January 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Don Ness |
Succeeded by | Roger Reinert |
Member of the Duluth City Council | |
In office January 2, 2012 – January 4, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Anderson |
Succeeded by | Elissa Hansen |
Personal details | |
Born | 1973 (age 50–51) St. Paul, Minnesota |
Political party | Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
Spouse | Doug Zaun |
Alma mater | College of St. Scholastica (BA) University of Minnesota (MSW) |
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Larson was elected mayor of Duluth in November 2015 and inaugurated on January 4, 2016, the first female mayor in the city's history. She won reelection in 2019. Prior to becoming mayor, she was a member of the Duluth City Council.