Mary Monahan

Mary Monahan
State Chair of the DFL
In office
1983–1985[1]
Preceded byMike Hatch
Succeeded byRick Stanoch
Personal details
Born(1930-05-28)May 28, 1930
DiedNovember 18, 2023(2023-11-18) (aged 93)

Mary Jean Monahan (née Dickinson) (May 28, 1930 – November 18, 2023) was a U.S. politician from Minnesota.

Career

Monahan ran for the Minnesota Senate in 1982. Despite winning the primary with 65.91% of the vote, she would lose the general election to Howard A. Knutson.[2] She served as State Chair of the DFL from 1983 to 1985. In retirement she served as a 'foster grandmother' with the Dakota County Juvenile Detention Center for 35 years.[3] This was part of an effort by the Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.[4]

Death

Monahan died on November 18, 2023.

References

  1. ↑ "DFL Statement on Passing of Mary Monahan". DFL. November 27, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Mary J. Monahan Candidate". Minnesota Historical Election Archive.
  3. ↑ "Mary J. Monahan (Dickinson) Obituary". Klecatsky & Sons Funeral Home.
  4. ↑ Montemayor, Stephen (December 26, 2015). "In Dakota County, kids in trouble can turn to 'Grandma Mary'". Star Tribune.