Legislative Appointment
Paul Anderson is a fourth-generation family farmer from Starbuck, Minnesota, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota.
First elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2008, Anderson has consistently represented a rural district in West Central Minnesota, advocating for policies that support the region’s agricultural heritage, rural way of life, and economic vitality. He currently serves as co-chair of the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee, where he plays a key leadership role in shaping legislation that impacts Minnesota’s farmers, rural communities, and food systems.
Prior to his service in the Legislature, Anderson was involved in local government, serving as a county commissioner, a member of the school board, and a township officer. His experience in local leadership has helped to build his practical, common-sense approach to lawmaking.
Anderson and his wife, Faith, have three grown children and five grandchildren. With help from extended family, they operate a 750-acre grain farm in Pope County.