U.S. Senator Tina Smith (MN) Biography PowerPoint

Learn about the life and career of U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) with this informative 51-page biography PowerPoint. Students will gain insight into Smith's background, education, early career, and rise into Minnesota state politics as Lieutenant Governor. The presentation chronicles her appointment to the U.S. Senate in 2018 after Senator Al Franken resigned, winning a special election in 2018 and 2024 election to retain her Senate seat. Educators can engage students with details on Smith’s accomplishments in office, such as her work on affordable healthcare, jobs, education, veterans’ issues, and the environment. This versatile resource allows teachers flexibility to present the content to classes of all sizes, assign it to individuals or small groups, and facilitate rich discussions on modern civic leadership roles.