Ember Reichgott Junge
Ember Reichgott Junge | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 46th district | |
| In office 1983–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Donald J. Frank |
| Succeeded by | Ann Rest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1953 |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
| Spouse | Michael |
| Residence | New Hope, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | St. Olaf College (BA) Duke University (JD) University of St. Thomas (MBA) |
| Occupation | attorney, legislator |
Ember Reichgott Junge (born August 22, 1953) is an attorney, radio personality, and former state senator from Minnesota, representing New Hope and surrounding communities. A Democrat, she was elected to the Senate at age 29 and served for 18 years. Junge served as majority whip from 1991 to 1994, and as assistant majority leader from 1995 to 2000. She authored the first charter school law in the United States.