Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ann Rest

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 16, 2025

How Ann Rest built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Ann H. Rest is an American politician currently serving as the President pro tempore of the Minnesota Senate. As a member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represents District 43, located in the western suburbs of Hennepin County within the Twin Cities metro area. Her role as President pro tempore highlights her leadership position within the Minnesota Senate.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1984: First elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives

In 1984, Ann Rest was first elected to represent District 46A in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

1986: Re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives

In 1986, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.

1988: Re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives

In 1988, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.

1989: Assistant Majority Leader of the House

From 1989, Ann Rest served as an assistant majority leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

1990: Re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives

In 1990, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.

1991: End of term as Assistant Majority Leader

In 1991, Ann Rest's term as assistant majority leader came to an end.

1992: Re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives

In 1992, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.

1993: Chaired the House Tax Committee

From 1993, Ann Rest chaired the House Tax Committee.

1994: Re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives

In 1994, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.

1996: Re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives

In 1996, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.

1997: Chaired the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee

From 1997, Ann Rest chaired the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee.

1998: Re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives

In 1998, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives.

1999: End of term as chair of the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee

In 1999, Ann Rest's term as chair of the House Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs Committee came to an end.

2000: First election to the Senate

In 2000, Ann Rest was first elected to the Minnesota Senate.

2002: Re-election to the Senate

In 2002, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota Senate.

2003: Assistant Majority Leader

From 2003, Ann Rest served as an assistant majority leader in the Minnesota Senate.

2006: Member of the Minnesota Statehood Sesquicentennial Commission

From 2006, Ann Rest became a member of the Minnesota Statehood Sesquicentennial Commission.

2006: Re-election to the Senate

In 2006, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota Senate.

2007: Chaired the Senate State and Local Government Operations and Oversight Committee

From 2007, Ann Rest chaired the Senate State and Local Government Operations and Oversight Committee.

2007: End of term as Assistant Majority Leader

In 2007, Ann Rest's term as assistant majority leader came to an end.

2008: End of term at Minnesota Statehood Sesquicentennial Commission

In 2008, Ann Rest's term as member of the Minnesota Statehood Sesquicentennial Commission came to an end.

2010: Re-election to the Senate

In 2010, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota Senate.

2011: End of term as chair of the Senate State and Local Government Operations and Oversight Committee

In 2011, Ann Rest's term as chair of the Senate State and Local Government Operations and Oversight Committee came to an end.

2012: Re-election to the Senate

In 2012, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota Senate.

2013: Senate President Pro Tempore

From 2013, Ann Rest served as Senate President Pro Tempore.

2016: Re-election to the Senate

In 2016, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota Senate.

2017: End of term as Senate President Pro Tempore

In 2017, Ann Rest's term as Senate President Pro Tempore came to an end.

2020: Re-election to the Senate

In 2020, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota Senate.

2022: Re-election to the Senate

In 2022, Ann Rest was re-elected to the Minnesota Senate.

2023: Senate President Pro Tempore

From 2023, Ann Rest is serving as Senate President Pro Tempore.

2023: Senate Term Committees and Commissions

In 2023, Ann Rest began serving as Senate President Pro Tempore, chairing the Taxes committee and Tax Expenditure Review Commission and vice-chairing the Rules committee, and participating in other commissions.