Quick Info
| Profession | Politician; business owner |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/02/1967 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | Paynesville, Minnesota, U.S. |
Latest News about Lisa Demuth
11/11/2026
Lisa Demuth won the Republican nomination for governor of Minnesota in 2026 after defeating primary challenger Mike Lindell. Her victory set up a general-election race in which she positioned herself as the party’s standard-bearer for a statewide executive office.
06/02/2025
Lisa Demuth was elected Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives after a power-sharing agreement in a closely divided chamber. The vote made her the first Black person and the first Republican woman to hold the office.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known For | Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives; first Black person and first female Republican to serve as Speaker of the Minnesota House |
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| Political Party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Current Office | Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives |
| District | 13A |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bloomington Kennedy High School |
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| Year of Graduation | 1985 |
Personal Life
| Residence | Cold Spring, Minnesota |
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| Religion | Assemblies of God |
| Ethnicity | Biracial (Black and white) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Nick |
| Children | 4 |
Family
| Father | Black |
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| Mother | White |
Career
| Occupation | Business owner |
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| Political Career |
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Social Media
| [email protected] | |
| X | https://x.com/LisaDemuthMN |
| Representative Lisa Demuth | |
| https://www.instagram.com/lisademuthmn/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was first elected to the ROCORI School District school board as a write-in candidate. | |
| 2. She co-owns and manages commercial property with her husband. | |
| 3. She survived breast cancer diagnosed in 2009. | |
| 4. She was the first biracial House Minority Leader in Minnesota. | |
| 5. She is the first African American to serve as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. | |
| 6. She filed to run for governor in the 2026 election. |