Liz Olson is an American politician who formerly served in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

[1][2] Olson attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and women's studies, and Luther Seminary, graduating with a Master of Arts in congregational and community care.

[3] Olson is a community organizer who has worked for Churches United in Ministry, Generations Health Care Initiatives, and TakeAction Minnesota.

[1] She first ran after two-term DFL incumbent Erik Simonson announced he would seek election to the Minnesota Senate.

[3] Having already announced her decision not to seek reelection, Olson resigned her seat in mid-2024, taking a position with the McKnight Foundation.