Julie Sandstede (née Tarnowski) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

She attended the College of St. Scholastica, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in music education, and the University of Saint Mary, graduating with a master's degree in curriculum and instruction.

[1] She is also a volunteer firefighter in Colvin Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota, co-president of the Virginia Education Association, president of the Iron Range Service Unit, chair of the Education Minnesota professional advocacy committee, director of the Hibbing City Band, member of the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra and the Hibbing Alumni Band, and a Vacation Bible School volunteer.

She won a four-way DFL primary contest to be her party's candidate for Minnesota House District 6A.

She lost her bid for a fourth term in 2022, losing the election to Republican Spencer Igo.