Robert D. Farnsworth is an American politician serving as a member of the Minnesota Senate for the 7th district.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and social studies from the University of St. Thomas and a Master of Science in special education from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

He worked as a teacher for the Minnesota Department of Corrections at Red Wing and Togo before being hired as a special education teacher with the Hibbing School District.

[2] Farnsworth was elected to the Minnesota Senate in November 2022 and assumed office on January 3, 2023.

[3][4] Through redistricting, he succeeded the recently deceased David Tomassoni, who was a Democrat-turned-independent.