Roz Peterson

Roz Peterson is an American politician, businesswoman, and realtor. She is a former Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 56B in the southern Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Roz Peterson
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 56B district
In office January 6, 2015 – January 7, 2019
Preceded by	Will Morgan
Succeeded by	Alice Mann
Personal details
Born	1965 (age 59–60)
Political party	Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse	Tim ​ (m. 1987)​
Children	2
Alma mater	Gustavus Adolphus College (B.A.)
Occupation	Businesswoman, realtor

Early life

Peterson attended Gustavus Adolphus College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1987.^[1] She served on the Lakeville school board prior to being elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.^[2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Peterson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014. She had previously sought election in 2012. Peterson served two terms in the Minnesota House, and was defeated by Alice Mann in the 2018 elections. In the 2020 elections, Peterson ran for her previously held District 56B seat, losing to Kaela Berg.^[3]

Personal life

Peterson married her husband, Tim, in 1987. They have two children and reside in Lakeville, Minnesota.^[4]