{{Short description|American politician (born 1982)}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Hodan Hassan | image = May 28, 2024- Uber-Lyft Bill Signing (Hodan Hassan).jpg | state_house = Minnesota | district = 62B | constituency = 62B (2023-2025)<br />62A (2019-2022) | term_start = January 8, 2019 | term_end = January 13, 2025 | predecessor = Karen Clark | successor = Anquam Mahamoud | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1982|02|01}} | birth_place = Somalia | death_date = | death_place = | party = Democratic (DFL) | spouse = | children = 2 | occupation = {{hlist|Legislator|Mental health clinician}} | education = Metropolitan State University (B.A.)<br />Augsburg University (M.A.) | website = {{URL|https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15530|Government website}} {{URL|http://hodanforhouse.com/|Campaign website}} }}
'''Hodan Hassan''' (born February 1, 1982) is an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2019 to 2025. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Hassan represented District 62B,<ref>Prior to state-wide redistricting in 2022, Hassan represented District 62A (see Electoral History).</ref> which includes parts of Minneapolis in Hennepin County, Minnesota.<ref name="lpp" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rep. Hodan Hassan (62B) - Minnesota House of Representatives |url=https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15530 |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www.house.mn.gov}}</ref>
==Early life, education, and career== Hassan was born in Somalia on February 1, 1982. In 1991, the Somali Civil War led Hassan to seek refuge in the Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-18 |title=Hodan Hassan: From Refugee to US State Representative |url=https://www.voaafrica.com/a/hodan-hassan-from-refugee-to-us-state-representative-/7140479.html |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Voice of America}}</ref> Hassan immigrated to the United States in 1999. She graduated from Metropolitan State University with a B.A. in social work and from Augsburg University with an M.A. in social work.<ref name="lpp">{{cite web |title=Hassan, Hodan |url=https://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail?ID=15530 |publisher=Minnesota Legislative Reference Library |access-date=November 10, 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
Hassan is a mental health clinician and the executive director for Pathways 2 Prosperity.<ref name="swj_20180124">{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Dylan |title=Seven vie to fill Clark's big shoes at the Capitol |url=http://www.southwestjournal.com/news/2018/01/seven-vie-to-fill-clarks-big-shoes-at-the-capitol/ |access-date=November 10, 2018 |work=Southwest Journal |date=January 24, 2018}}</ref> She has worked as a senior clinical social worker for Hennepin County.<ref name="swj_20181018">{{cite news |last1=Best |first1=Eric |title=New representatives on the way in three House districts |url=http://www.southwestjournal.com/news/2018-election/2018/10/new-representatives-on-the-way-in-three-house-districts/ |access-date=November 10, 2018 |work=Southwest Journal |date=October 18, 2018}}</ref>
After two of her nieces were badly hurt in an Al-Shabaab terrorist shooting, Hassan became active in fighting extremism in Minnesota and rebuilding trust between Somali Minnesotans and the government.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sepic |first=Matt |date=September 24, 2013 |title=Several victims of Kenya attack have ties to Minnesota |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2013/09/24/kenya-victims-ties-to-minnesota |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Montemayor |first=Stephen |title=Minnesota Somalis work to root out homegrown terror from within |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-somalis-work-to-root-out-homegrown-terror-from-within/393770321/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Star Tribune|date=18 September 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Montemayor |first=Stephen |title=Citing Trump, Minneapolis Somali nonprofit rejects $500,000 counterextremism grant |url=https://www.startribune.com/citing-trump-minneapolis-somali-nonprofit-rejects-500-000-counterextremism-grant/412514513/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Star Tribune|date=3 February 2017 }}</ref> In 2015, she visited the White House as part of a Summit on Countering Violent Extremism.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neely |first=Brett |date=February 18, 2015 |title=MN's anti-terror efforts draw White House interest |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/02/18/anti-terror-efforts |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> A youth mentor, Hassan said that fewer job and community opportunities make youth more susceptible to aggressive recruiting.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherry |first=Allison |date=February 15, 2015 |title=Minnesota officials, imams talk up community outreach at White House |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-officials-imams-talk-up-outreach-at-white-house/292537641/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She argued for a less punitive approach to a proposed female genital mutilation bill.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Koumpilova |first1=Mila |last2=Mahamud |first2=Faiza |date=May 19, 2017 |title=Minnesota bill against female genital mutilation raises opposition |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-bill-against-female-mutilation-raises-opposition/423070383/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She chaired the Somali-American Task Force, which offered feedback to U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger on how to prevent recruitment from terrorist groups.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yuen |first=Laura |date=May 15, 2015 |title=Task force builds support for anti-terror program |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/05/15/somali-american-task-force-seeks-to-build-support-for-antiterror-program |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Montemayor |first=Stephen |date=June 21, 2016 |title=Family of man who pleaded guilty in Minnesota ISIL case says radicalization is a reality in Twin Cities |url=https://www.startribune.com/family-of-man-who-pleaded-guilty-in-recruitment-trial-say-radicalization-is-a-reality-in-twin-cities/383888311/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Koumpilova |first=Mila |date=August 7, 2016 |title=Donald Trump's comments about Minnesota Somalis met with outrage |url=https://www.startribune.com/donald-trump-s-swipe-at-minnesota-somalis-met-with-outrage/389353501/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
==Minnesota House of Representatives== Hassan was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018 and reelected in 2020 and 2022. She first ran after 19-term incumbent Karen Clark announced she would not seek reelection. Hassan won the crowded DFL primary election, defeating future state senator Omar Fateh.<ref name="lpp" /> She was the second Somali-American woman elected to the state legislature, after Ilhan Omar in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=August 14, 2018 |title=Other races: Mitra Jalali Nelson poised to join St. Paul City Council |url=https://www.startribune.com/other-races-st-paul-city-council-race-filled-with-controversy-ends/490877001/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
Hassan chaired the Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee and sat on the Housing Finance and Policy, Ways and Means, and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees. From 2020 to 2021, she was vice chair of the Education Policy Committee. From 2019 to 2020 she served as an assistant majority leader of the House DFL Caucus.<ref name="lpp" /> Hassan was a member of the House People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus, the United Black Legislative Caucus, and the Black Maternal Health Caucus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Multiple authors |date=May 19, 2022 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} Find room in the budget deal for communities of color |url=https://www.startribune.com/find-room-in-the-budget-deal-for-communities-of-color/600174841/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=February 6, 2019 |title=Six MN lawmakers form black caucus |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/02/06/six-mn-lawmakers-form-black-caucus |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kian |first=Ava |date=2023-02-01 |title=Black Maternal Health Caucus pushing for change in new Minnesota legislative session |url=https://www.minnpost.com/race-health-equity/2023/02/black-maternal-health-caucus-pushing-for-change-in-new-minnesota-legislative-session/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
In February 2024, Hassan announced she would not seek reelection after serving three terms in the Minnesota House, saying she was looking forward to spending more time with her young children.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Peterson |first=Sarah |date=2024-02-05 |title=State representative from Minneapolis opts to not seek reelection |url=https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/state-representative-from-minneapolis-opts-to-not-seek-reelection/ |access-date=2025-11-16 |website=KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Public safety and policing === Hassan was a member of a working group on police use of deadly force led by Minnesota Public Safety Commissioner John Harrington and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montemayor |first=Stephen |date=July 22, 2019 |title=Keith Ellison, John Harrington kick off working group on deadly police encounters |url=https://www.startribune.com/keith-ellison-john-harrington-kick-off-working-group-on-deadly-police-encounters/513055212/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Tim |date=July 22, 2019 |title=State officials kick off initiative to examine shootings by police |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/07/22/minnesota-to-launch-working-group-on-police-shootings |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> She has been outspoken on police reform.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montemayor |first=Stephen |date=June 2, 2020 |title=DFL leaders: Policing reform will be 'centerpiece' of special session agenda |url=https://www.startribune.com/dfl-leaders-policing-reform-will-be-centerpiece-of-special-session-agenda/570957202/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> In 2019, she signed a letter to a judge asking for leniency in sentencing Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor for the murder of Justine Damond.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Xiong |first=Chao |date=June 5, 2019 |title=Dozens of supporters file letters supporting probation for Mohamed Noor in Justine Damond killing |url=https://www.startribune.com/dozens-of-supporters-file-letters-supporting-probation-for-noor-in-damond-killing/510881452/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Collins |first1=Jon |last2=Feshir |first2=Riham |date=June 5, 2019 |title=Noor supporters to judge: Consider his character |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/06/05/before-sentencing-noor-supporters-speak-of-his-kindness-and-compassion |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>
Hassan advocated for police reform in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, and criticized Republicans for "demonizing" Minneapolis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=June 8, 2020 |title=Floyd killing adds new issues to special session agenda |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/06/08/floyd-killing-adds-new-issues-to-special-session-agenda |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=February 8, 2021 |title=Walz gets pushback on COVID, Chauvin trial plans |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/02/08/walz-gets-pushback-on-covid-chauvin-trial-plans |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> She criticized Minneapolis police for their handling of a traffic stop that resulted in the killing of Dolal Idd.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MPR News Staff |date=January 4, 2021 |title=Hundreds call for justice for Dolal Idd at Minneapolis rally, march |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/01/04/hundreds-call-for-justice-for-dolal-idd-at-minneapolis-rally-march |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>
=== Education === Hassan was the lead author of legislation to change the state constitution to add education as a "fundamental right", which she said could help address racial disparities in education.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Callaghan |first=Peter |date=2022-01-18 |title=Why a new push for the 'Page Amendment' could end up being one of the 2022 Legislature's biggest fights |url=https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2022/01/why-a-new-push-for-the-page-amendment-could-end-up-being-one-of-the-2022-legislatures-biggest-fights/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Callaghan |first=Peter |date=2022-04-08 |title=Why the Page Amendment can't get a hearing at the Minnesota Legislature |url=https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2022/04/why-the-page-amendment-cant-get-a-hearing-at-the-minnesota-legislature/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eischens |first=Rilyn |date=April 5, 2022 |title='Page Amendment' education bill likely dead for the third year |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/page-amendment-education-bill-likely-dead-for-the-third-year/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> She introduced the Increase Teachers of Color Act, which would increase bonuses for hiring out-of-state teachers of color.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Campuzano |first=Eder |date=January 27, 2023 |title=Walz, legislators propose millions in spending to diversify teaching |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-needs-more-teachers-of-color-lawmakers-governor-propose-millions-in-spending-to-do-it/600247159/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Eischens |first=Rilyn |date=February 25, 2021 |title=Bipartisan group of lawmakers call for action on proposed Increase Teachers of Color Act |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/bipartisan-group-of-lawmakers-call-for-action-on-proposed-increase-teachers-of-color-act/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2021, 34% of Minnesota students were nonwhite, compared to only 5% of teachers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Star Tribune Editorial Board |date=March 7, 2021 |title=EDITORIAL {{!}} Adding diversity to state teaching ranks is a critical goal |url=https://www.startribune.com/adding-diversity-to-state-teaching-ranks-is-a-critical-goal/600031564/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She also introduced a bill that would add a personal finance course to Minnesota high school graduation requirements to increase student's financial literacy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Star Tribune Editorial Board |date=April 15, 2022 |title=EDITORIAL {{!}} Teach teens about dollars and sense |url=https://www.startribune.com/teach-teens-about-dollars-and-sense/600165370/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Faircloth |first=Ryan |title=Bills would require Minnesota students to take ethnic studies, personal finance classes |url=https://www.startribune.com/bills-would-require-minnesota-students-to-take-ethnic-studies-personal-finance-classes/600255677/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune|date=2 March 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zdechlik |first=Mark |date=April 4, 2022 |title=Lawmakers want financial literacy taught in schools |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/04/04/financial-education-in-minnesota-schools-could-help-reduce-economic-disparities |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>
=== Other political positions === Hassan worked on legislation to give women of color grants and assistance in starting businesses, and a bill to increase advocacy and education on the dangers of using products to lighten skin.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=April 10, 2021 |title='Representation absolutely matters': Historic class of women shaping Minnesota policy, budgets |url=https://www.startribune.com/representation-absolutely-matters-historic-class-of-women-shaping-minnesota-policy-budgets/600044566/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zehn |first=Tarkor |date=February 11, 2020 |title=Advocates work to make skin lightening a public health issue |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/02/11/minnesota-advocates-work-to-make-skin-lightening-public-health-issue |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> She authored legislation that would expunge from tenants' records cases that do not end in eviction and eviction records more than three years old, arguing that tenants deserve a second chance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Marissa |title=DFL lawmakers sponsor bill to erase eviction records |url=https://www.startribune.com/dfl-lawmakers-want-tenants-to-escape-stigma-of-eviction-record/509966702/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune|date=16 May 2019 }}</ref> Hassan co-wrote an op-ed calling for a more racially equitable transit system, and investment in transit lines that run through historically marginalized communities.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Gomez |first1=Aisha |last2=Hassan |first2=Hodan |last3=Hayden |first3=Jeff |last4=Torres Ray |first4=Patricia |last5=Conley |first5=Angela |last6=Jenkins |first6=Andrea |date=June 18, 2020 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} Fund a more racially equitable transportation system |url=https://www.startribune.com/fund-a-more-racially-equitable-transportation-system/571354312/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She criticized ride-share companies Lyft and Uber for how they handle driver compensation, insurance and working conditions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nesterak |first=Max |date=2022-10-21 |title=Uber and Lyft drivers press lawmakers to address long-standing labor complaints |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2022/10/20/uber-and-lyft-drivers-press-lawmakers-to-address-long-standing-labor-complaints/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref>
Hassan has been critical of Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and during the 2021 Minneapolis mayoral election, did not endorse Frey, signing on to a letter that advocated for a "new mayor" who would do more to end racial disparities and increase public safety.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nesterak |first=Max |date=August 26, 2020 |title=Minneapolis mayor tightens Police Department's use of force policies |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minneapolis-mayor-tightens-polices-use-of-force-policies/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nesterak |first=Max |date=2020-05-30 |title=Minneapolis reeling after fourth night of chaos |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2020/05/30/minneapolis-reeling-after-fourth-night-of-chaos/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Navratil |first=Liz |date=October 18, 2021 |title=Divided left field of Minneapolis mayoral hopefuls have unified message: Don't rank Frey |url=https://www.startribune.com/divided-left-field-of-minneapolis-mayoral-hopefuls-have-unified-message-don-t-rank-frey/600107813/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> In 2019, Hassan signed a letter of support for Representative Ilhan Omar after she was accused of making antisemitic comments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=The Associated Press |date=March 5, 2019 |title=Some MN elected officials express support for Omar |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/03/05/some-mn-elected-officials-express-support-for-omar |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> Before a visit by President Donald Trump, Hassan said, "Trump, his hate, and his bigotry is not welcome in Minnesota."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mahamud |first=Faiza |date=October 10, 2019 |title=Trump's visit stokes fear, anxiety among Somalis |url=https://www.startribune.com/trump-s-visit-stokes-fear-anxiety-among-somalis/562773682/ |access-date=2023-03-11 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
==Electoral history==
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2018 DFL Primary for Minnesota State House - District 62A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=114&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=477&show=Go|title=2018 Results for State Representative District 62A Primary|access-date=February 22, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Hodan Hassan | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 2,207 | percentage = 28.41 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Osman Ahmed | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 1,607 | percentage = 20.68 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Omar Fateh | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 1,602 | percentage = 20.62 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Margarita Ortega | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 1,531 | percentage = 19.71 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jen Kader | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 822 | percentage = 10.58 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 7,769 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2018 Minnesota State House - District 62A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=115&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=477&show=Go|title=2018 Results for State Representative District 62A|access-date=February 22, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Hodan Hassan | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 13,107 | percentage = 90.39 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Bruce Lundeen | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 1,281 | percentage = 8.83 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 113 | percentage = 0.78 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 14,501 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2020 Minnesota State House - District 62A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=477&show=Go|title=2020 Results for State Representative District 62A|access-date=February 22, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Hodan Hassan (incumbent) | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 14,332 | percentage = 89.61 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Arjun Kataria | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 1,618 | percentage = 10.12 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 44 | percentage = 0.28 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 15,994 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2022 Minnesota State House - District 62B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=149&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=478&show=Go|title=2022 Results for State Representative District 62B|access-date=February 22, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Hodan Hassan (incumbent) | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 13,138 | percentage = 89.61 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Taylor Hammond | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 1,383 | percentage = 9.50 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 32 | percentage = 0.22 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 14,553 | percentage = 100.0 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}}
== Personal life == Hassan has two children and resides in Minneapolis's Ventura Village neighborhood.<ref name="lpp" /><ref name="swj_20180124" />
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== {{commons category}} {{MN-legdb|15530}} * [https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/15530 Official House of Representatives website] * [http://hodanforhouse.com/ Official campaign website]
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