Melissa Hortman

Also known as Melissa Anne Haluptzok, Melissa Haluptzok Hortman, Melissa Anne Hortman

Melissa Anne Hortman was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 61st speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represented northern parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2025, serving as the House minority leader from 2017 to 2019 and as speaker from 2019 to January 2025. During her tenure, she advocated for transportation, environmental rights, abortion rights, police reform, and gun control policies. She was also the chief author of the state's solar energy standard.

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Preceded by: Kurt Daudt
Succeeded by: Lisa Demuth
Constituency: District 47B (2005–2013) District 36B (2013–2023) District 34B (2023–2025)
Born: Melissa Anne Haluptzok , ( 1970-05-27 ) May 27, 1970, Fridley, Minnesota , U.S.
Died: June 14, 2025 (2025-06-14) (aged 55), Brooklyn Park, Minnesota , U.S.
Cause of death: Assassination by gunshot
Resting place: Morningside Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Coon Rapids, Minnesota , U.S.
Party: Democratic ( DFL )
Spouse: Mark Hortman ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1993 )
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Melissa Anne Hortman (née Haluptzok; May 27, 1970 – June 14, 2025) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 61st speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represented northern parts of the Twin Cities metropolitan area in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2025, serving as the House minority leader from 2017 to 2019 and as speaker from 2019 to January 2025. During her tenure, she advocated for transportation, environmental rights, abortion rights, police reform, and gun control policies. She was also the chief author of the state's solar energy standard.

On June 14, 2025, Hortman and her husband were assassinated in a politically motivated attack at their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.