2008 Candidate Forums: Third Congressional District with Representative Erik Paulsen

Representative Erik Paulsen

Erik Paulsen grew up in Chanhassen and currently resides in Eden Prairie. He received a bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College. Paulsen began his career in marketing at Cable Value Network (CVN). After CVN, Paulsen began working for Senator Rudy Boschwitz and later went to Washington, D.C. to work for Congressman Jim Ramstad. He currently works as a business analyst for Target Corporation. In 1994, Erik was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives, serving Edina and Eden Prairie, whom he continues to serve as his constituency. At the State Capitol, Erik was elected House Majority Leader. He currently serves on the Ways and Means, Taxes, Commerce and Rules committees. Paulsen has participated in several distinguished leadership programs and fellowships, including: The Aspen Institute Rodel Fellowship in Public Leadership, The German Marshall Memorial Fellowship, The Young Leaders Forum of the National Committee on U.S.-China relations, and American Council of Young Political Leaders. Erik also serves as a Board Trustee on the Minneapolis Institute of Arts as well as a board member of the Southdale YMCA and the Eden Prairie A Better Chance Foundation.