Birth Date: 1969-12-12

Term End: 2027-01-02

Biography: Simon earned his B.A. in political science from Tufts University and J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School. His professional experience includes working as an associate with Robins, Kaplan, Miller, and Ciresi and Assistant State Attorney General from 1996 to 2001. Simon (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Minnesota Secretary of State. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022. Before becoming secretary of state, Simon was a Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 46B. He was first elected to the chamber in 2004, and was re-elected five times. During his tenure in the state House, Simon served as assistant majority leader.