David Hann Named Minnesota Co-Chair for U.S. Term Limits
The former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader will advocate for a constitutional amendment to limit congressional service.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in People
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U.S. Term Limits has appointed David Hann as its new Minnesota co-chair. Hann, a former state Senate minority leader and recent party chair, will lead the organization's push for a constitutional amendment.
Why it matters
The appointment bolsters the group's efforts to enact congressional term limits by leveraging Hann's extensive experience in state politics. He will work alongside current co-chair Reed Olson to organize support for a federal constitutional amendment.
David Hann previously chaired the Republican Party of Minnesota from 2021 to 2024. He also served in the Minnesota Senate from 2003 to 2016, holding the position of minority leader for the final three years of that tenure.
The players
David Hann
He is a former Minnesota Senate Minority Leader who previously chaired the Republican Party of Minnesota and served on the Eden Prairie School Board.
Reed Olson
He serves as a Minnesota co-chair for U.S. Term Limits alongside his new partner David Hann.
U.S. Term Limits
This is a national advocacy organization dedicated to establishing term limits for members of the United States Congress.
The details
Hann joins Reed Olson in the role to build statewide support for an Article V convention aimed at limiting congressional terms. He has already demonstrated his commitment to the cause by signing the U.S. Term Limits congressional pledge.
Timeline
Hann served on the Eden Prairie School Board from 1994 to 2002.
He represented a Minnesota Senate district from 2003 to 2016.
Hann served as chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota from 2021 to 2024.
Hann suspended his U.S. Senate campaign in April 2026.
The appointment as U.S. Term Limits co-chair was announced in September 2026.
Market Landscape
The push for an Article V convention reflects a growing national trend of states attempting to bypass federal legislative gridlock by using constitutional mechanisms. This appointment positions the organization to accelerate its influence within the Minnesota political arena.
Residents may see an increase in advocacy campaigns as the organization seeks to mobilize support for its constitutional amendment goals. The shift could influence the platform of future legislative candidates regarding congressional term limits.
The takeaway
The appointment of a high-profile political veteran signals a strategic pivot toward more aggressive state-level lobbying for federal changes. Supporters and opponents alike should expect increased debate surrounding the use of Article V conventions in the upcoming legislative session.
Further reading
Learn more about local political shifts on our Minnesota People page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eden Prairie Local News.
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