Bobby Joe Champion is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party member representing District 59 in the Minnesota Senate, covering Hennepin County, with residence in Minneapolis. He serves as President of the Senate and is an attorney by occupation. Notable achievements include being a founding member of the United Black Legislative Caucus and advocacy for affordable housing, ending unfair mortgage practices, homelessness prevention, and funding the Minnesota Housing Finance Authority.

Education and Political Experience

• Occupation/Professional Background: Attorney.
• House Service: Elected to the Minnesota House in 2008 , re-elected 2010; served 2009-2012.
• Senate Service: Elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012 , re-elected 2016, 2020, 2022; current term 2023-2027 .