| Jim Abeler is a lifelong Minnesota resident. He graduated from Anoka High School as valedictorian in 1972. From there, he went to Hamline University and the University of Minnesota, majoring in biology and chemistry. He then graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in 1979. He began his family chiropractic practice in Anoka in 1979, and in 1994 he founded the PACT Charter School.
Jim has been married to his wife Barb for 38 years. They have six sons, three daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren.
Jim spent 16 years as a Minnesota State Representative from 1999 to 2015. During his time as a representative, Jim provided state and local leadership as he advocated for his district and the state of Minnesota-
Prevented Anoka Technical College closure
Worked with local city, Anoka county, and many others to obtain a third lane on Highway 10 in Coon Rapids and the 2022 restructuring of Highway 10
Opposed Common Core and attempts by Feds to dictate curriculum
Works on behalf of families and persons with disabilities
Strong efforts for veterans, police, firefighters and public safety
Jim now appreciates the honor of representing Senate District 35, which includes the northwestern metro cities of Andover, Anoka, Coon Rapids, & Ramsey. He serves as chair of the Human Services Reform and Finance Committee. |