Erik Paulsen

A Representative from Minnesota elected as a Republican in 2008 and until Nov 2018 when he was defeated by Democrat Dean Phillips. Early career: Businessman; Staff, United States Senator Rudy Boschwitz of Minnesota; Member, Minnesota state house of representatives, 1995-2008, majority leader, 2003-2007. Education Paulsen was born in Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif., May 14, 1965. graduated from Chaska High School, Chaska, Minn., 1983; B.A., St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., 1987;