Nicole Lynn Mitchell is an American former politician, military officer, and meteorologist who served as a Minnesota state senator for District 47 as a member of the *Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party * from 2023 until her resignation on July 25, 2025.

She was elected in 2022, defeating Republican Dwight Dorau with 58.1% of the vote, but resigned following a conviction on felony charges of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools after breaking into her stepmother's home in Becker County; she claimed it was to check on her stepmother's welfare amid Alzheimer's concerns.

Mitchell resides in Woodbury, has three children, obtained a foster care license in 2018, and focused on issues like education, environment, working families, and veterans.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Woodbury High School.

- B.A. in Speech Communications, University of Minnesota.

- J.D., Georgia State University .

Political Experience:

- Elected to Minnesota Senate District 47 in 2022 for a four-year term ; first term.

- Served as lieutenant colonel in the Wisconsin Air National Guard, commanding the 126th Weather Flight; prior service in U.S. Air Force Reserve and Minnesota Air National Guard; on active duty as of 2023.

- Occupation: Meteorologist and Air National Guard commander.

Her seat triggered a special election primary won by DFL's Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger.