Kamala Harris

Vice President of the United States

The first Black and Indian American woman to represent California in the United States Senate, Kamala Harris grew up believing in the promise of America and fighting to make sure that promise is fulfilled for all Americans. Kamala’s father immigrated to the U.S. from Jamaica to study economics and her mother immigrated from India. Kamala’s mother told her growing up “Don’t sit around and complain about things, do something,” which is what drives Kamala every single day.

Kamala started fighting for working families in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, where she focused on prosecuting child sexual assault cases. From there, she became the first Black woman elected as San Francisco’s District Attorney. In this position, she started a program to provide first-time drug offenders second chances with the opportunity to earn a high school degree and find a job.

In 2010, Kamala became the first Black woman to be elected California Attorney General, overseeing the country’s second largest Justice Department, only behind the U.S. Department of Justice. In this capacity, she managed a $735 million budget and oversaw more than 4,800 attorneys and other employees. As California Attorney General, Kamala fought for families and won a $20 billion settlement for California homeowners against big banks that were unfairly foreclosing on homes.

Kamala worked to protect Obamacare, helped win marriage equality for all, defended California’s landmark climate change law and won a $1.1 billion settlement against a for-profit education company that scammed students and veterans. Kamala also fought for California communities and prosecuted transnational gangs who drove human trafficking, gun smuggling and drug rings.

Since being elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016, Kamala has introduced and co-sponsored legislation to help the middle class, increase the minimum wage to $15, reform cash bail, and defend the legal rights of refugees and immigrants.

Kamala serves on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence that deals with the nation’s most sensitive national security and international threats.  She also serves on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee where she oversees the federal government’s response to natural disasters and emergencies, including the Trump administration’s response to COVID-19.

On the Senate Judiciary Committee, Kamala has held Trump administration officials accountable and was a powerful voice against Trump’s conservative judicial nominations.

Kamala graduated from Howard University, where she was in the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, and earned a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law. 

Kamala has been married to her husband Doug for the past six years. She is the stepmother of two children, Ella and Cole who are her “endless source of love and pure joy.”

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Amy Klobuchar

U.S. Senate

In 2006, Amy Klobuchar became the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate in Minnesota’s history. The Senator has built a reputation of putting partisanship aside to help strengthen the economy and support families, workers and businesses. Senator Klobuchar serves on the Senate Agriculture Committee and as the Ranking Member on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights. In 2015, the Senator was appointed to a leadership position as Chair of the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, where she brings together Senators, businesses, community leaders and policy experts to develop policies to move the country forward. She also serves as Ranking Senate Member of the Joint Economic Committee and on the President’s Export Council, where she helps give businesses the tools they need to create good jobs right here at home.

Before serving in the Senate, Amy Klobuchar headed the largest prosecutor’s office in Minnesota for eight years. Her safe schools initiative, community prosecution efforts, and criminal justice reforms earned national awards from both the Bush and Clinton Justice Departments. In the Senate, she led a successful effort to pass bipartisan sex trafficking legislation and played a critical role in passing the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

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Tina Smith

U.S. Senate

Tina Smith was sworn in as a United States Senator on January 3, 2018.  She served as the Minnesota's 48th Lt. Governor. After taking office as Lt. Governor in January 2015, Tina has focused on building an economy that works for all Minnesotans - championing issues including affordable and accessible health care, rural broadband internet access, expanding access to early learning, and supporting statewide job creation.

Tina led the Destination Medical Center initiative - a multi-billion dollar public-private partnership to make Rochester America's City for Health. The DMC is expected to create 35,000 to 45,000 new jobs in southeast Minnesota, and attract over $5 billion in private investment over the next 20 years.

Before being elected Lt. Governor, Tina served as Governor Mark Dayton's Chief of Staff. In that role, she managed the daily operation of state government, an enterprise with more than 35,000 employees. Tina led the Administration's Better Government Initiative to make government work better for people - speeding up permitting times, making government documents and forms easier to understand, and saving taxpayer money through more efficient, more customer-friendly services.

Prior to her state service, Tina served as Chief of Staff for Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak. After the 35-W Bridge collapse in 2007, Tina worked with the Minnesota's federal delegation to secure fast-track funding and rebuild the bridge in record time. Prior to that, she served in a key leadership role at Minnesota Planned Parenthood, fighting for women’s access to critical reproductive care.

Tina moved to Minnesota in 1984 for a job in marketing at General Mills. She left General Mills to start a small business that served state and national businesses and nonprofits.

Tina graduated from Stanford University and earned an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Before attending college, she worked in Prudhoe Bay on the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline.

Tina and her husband Archie have been married for more than 30 years. They have two sons, Sam and Mason, who also live with their wives, Emily and Julia, in Minnesota.

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Angie Craig

U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 2

Growing up in a mobile home park, Angie didn’t expect to end up as an executive at a Fortune 500 company, or to be serving in Congress, but her life experience taught her that hard work and a good education could lead to a better life. One of three kids raised by a single mom who worked while going to school to earn her college degree, Angie worked two jobs to keep up with the cost of her education, and graduated from a state college. She began her career as a newspaper reporter then worked her way up in business over fifteen years to eventually lead a workforce of 16,000 employees for a major Minnesota manufacturer. In Congress, Angie is working to make sure that all families have a path to create a success story like her family achieved. A path to success means having access to high quality public education, affordable college and meaningful, good paying jobs. She is a member of the Energy & Commerce Committee, Agriculture Committee and Small Business Committee, and a co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. 

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Betty McCollum

U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 4

Betty McCollum is the dean of the Minnesota congressional delegation and a trailblazer when in 2000 she was the second woman elected to Congress in Minnesota’s history.  

McCollum is a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and serves as chair of the Defense Subcommittee with responsibility for providing more than $700 billion in annual funding for the Department of Defense and the U.S. intelligence community. McCollum is also the vice-chair of the Interior-Environment Subcommittee where she has championed funding for environmental justice, protecting public lands, climate resilience, clean air and water, and Native American health care and education.

A tireless champion for women’s reproductive freedom, McCollum is a fierce advocate for abortion rights, comprehensive family planning, and unrestricted access to sexual health services. Internationally, McCollum has advanced legislation to end child marriage, promote the U.S. commitment to family planning, increase funding for maternal and child health for the world’s poorest women.

Throughout her congressional career McCollum has worked to advocate for human rights for all. McCollum knows all too well that women do not possess full equal rights and continues to work for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. McCollum’s record supporting civil rights for all communities, LGBTQ+ rights, and workers’ rights has always put her at the forefront of the struggle for equality and justice.

Betty McCollum is a leader in Congress for Minnesota and an example of effective and determined leadership that reflects the values of equality that Minnesota and all Americans deserve.

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Ilhan Omar

U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional District 5

In 2018, Ilhan was elected to Congress representing the Fifth Congressional District of Minnesota, and was endorsed by the Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) once again in 2020. In her first year in office, she successfully passed 16 bills and amendments through the U.S. House of Representatives. She is Vice Chair of the Medicare for All Caucus, Whip for the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Midwest Regional Whip for the Democratic Caucus. Ilhan has consistently worked to show that the American Dream is for everyone. This year she was awarded the Profile in Courage Award from the Town Project for her consistent engagement with constituents, even in the face of threats to her safety.

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Julie Blaha

Minnesota State Auditor

State Auditor Julie Blaha is serving her first term and is Minnesota’s 19th State Auditor.  As State Auditor, she oversees nearly $40 billion in local government finances to ensure transparent, accountable and effective government. Under her leadership, the Office of the State Auditor (OSA) is seeing the largest rebuilding in 18 years, while taking on the additional oversight of CARES Act and ARPA funds.

State Auditor Julie Blaha is a former math teacher who knows firsthand how to help people understand data.

As a labor leader, Auditor Blaha fought for policies that lift all working people. She worked to protect the freedom for working Minnesotans to negotiate a fair return on their work and to pass the 2017 historic, bipartisan pension bill as a member of the Public Employee Pension Coalition.

As chief financial officer of the Minnesota AFL-CIO — the state federation of labor representing more than 1,000 local unions with over 300,000 members — she analyzed budgets and audits to ensure their resources were matched with their goals and values.

And as president of Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota, Auditor Blaha worked alongside parents, neighbors, and students to help build the schools Minnesota students deserve, from advancing statewide anti-bullying legislation to protect LGBTQ students to ensuring our schools had effective funding.

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Karla Bigham

Minnesota Senate, District 54

Karla Bigham was elected to the Minnesota State Senate in February of 2018 in a Special Election. Sen. Bigham is seeking re-election to the Minnesota Senate in 2020. She currently serves on the Environment Finance Committee, Human Service Policy and Finance Reform, and the Veterans Affairs Committees. Bigham served on the Washington County Board of Commissioners from 2015 until being elected to the Minnesota Senate. Bigham served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2007 until 2011. She was the Vice Chair of the Public Safety and Civil Justice Committee, and served on the Public Safety Finance, State Government Finance, andVeteran Affairs Committees. From 2005 until 2007, Karla served on the Cottage Grove City Council. Prior to serving on the city council, she chaired the Cottage Grove Public Safety, Health, and Welfare Commission. Additionally, Karla was chair of the Cottage Grove Charter Commission and was a member of the Cottage Grove Environmental Commission. Karla obtained a Master of Public Affairs Degree from theUniversity of Minnesota. She received her Bachelor's Degree as a paralegal, with minors in sociology and political science from Winona State University in 2001. Senator Bigham and her husband, John, are residents of Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

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Kari Dziedzic

Minnesota Senate, District 60

Senator Kari Dziedzic was first elected in a special election. Her district includes NE & SE Minneapolis, Cedar Riverside, the Minneapolis Campus of the Univ of MN, and the Augsburg University Campus area. Senator Dziedzic worked as a legal assistant at several law firms while studying engineering at the Univ of MN. She then went on to work as Executive Assistant to Sen Paul Wellstone in DC. She has also worked in the private sector for communications companies and was a Senior Policy Aid for the Hennepin County Board prior to her election to the Senate. As minority lead on the Housing Committee, Sen Dziedzic has fought to increase affordable housing options across MN, close the homeownership disparity gap, and improve tenant rights. As a member of the Tax Committee, she has advocated for a fair tax system that lifts up those still struggling to recover from the pandemic. Senator Dziedzic is working to ensure all Minnesotans have the opportunity to succeed regardless of where they live or what they look like.

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Chris Eaton

Minnesota Senate, District 40

Senator Chris Eaton is running for her fourth term in the Minnesota Senate representing Senate District 40, which includes Brooklyn Center and the southern half of Brooklyn Park. Sen. Eaton is a Registered Nurse who worked for over 40 years in adult mental health. Sen. Eaton serves on the Senate Health and Human Services Finance Committee, where she has consistently fought to protect reproductive rights and promoted funding family planning. When re-elected, Sen. Eaton will continue to work on climate change issues, a state ERA and equitable opportunities for all Minnesotans.

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Melisa Franzen

Minnesota Senate, District 49

Melissa Halvorson Wiklund

Minnesota Senate, District 51 (Formerly 50)

Senator Melissa H. Wiklund is running for a fourth term in the Minnesota State Senate representing the new Senate District 51, which includes Bloomington, Richfield and Minneapolis. Sen. Wiklund brings her past career experience as an electrical engineer, manager and director in the field of Internet services and telecommunications to her work in the Senate which is an asset in working on information technology and cybersecurity issues as well as providing a sound analytical skillset to evaluate budget and policy proposals. Sen. Wiklund serves on the Health and Human Services Policy and Finance Committee where she is the DFL Senate Lead, the Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee and the Technology Reform Policy Committee. She spent 6 years on the E-12 Education Finance and Policy Committee. Her priorities include improving our early childhood and mental health systems, strengthening our state cybersecurity infrastructure and addressing the needs of our E-12 public education system in Minnesota. Sen. Wiklund is seeking re-election to continue work on budget and policy priorities that improve the lives of young children and families across Minnesota. Sen. Wiklund is a member of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus and has been a strong supporter of protecting and improving women’s access to all forms of reproductive health and abortion care for all her years in the Minnesota Senate.

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Ann Johnson Stewart

Minnesota Senate, District 44

Ann Johnson Stewart is a first-time candidate running for MN Senate in District 44. This district includes Plymouth, Minnetonka, and Woodland. Ms. Johnson Stewart is a successful business woman and civil engineer who employs a diverse staff of 14 people. She's been in business over 20 years, and has worked to create opportunities for women, veterans, and minorities in the construction industry. She has also taught civil engineering and construction at the University of MN and brings years of teaching, collaboration, and management to her role as a new candidate.

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Susan Kent

Minnesota Senate, District 53

Mary Kunesh

Minnesota Senate, District 39 (formerly 41)

First elected to the MN House of Representatives in 2016, Mary Kunesh represented District 41B, a first ring suburb of Minneapolis/St. Paul. In her first term, she was a founding member of the first Native American and the POCI (People of Color Indigenous) Caucus in the Minnesota House of Representatives. In 2019, she authored and passed legislation to initiate a Missing and Murdered Task Force in MN. She also authored and passed components of the Increase TOCAI (Teachers of Color and American Indian Act), the ERA amendment, the “buttocks” bill, equity funding for our BIE schools, and the first increase in MFIP grants in over 30 years, among others.

Mary was elected to the Minnesota Senate in November 2020 and serves as the Assistant Minority Leader for the DFL Caucus. Senator Kunesh sits on the Education Finance and Policy Committee, the Mining and Forestry Policy Committee, and the Redistricting Committee.

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Jen McEwen

Minnesota Senate, District 8 (Formerly 7)

In her first term as Duluth’s State Senator, Jen McEwen has advocated for the needs of working people statewide and for her Duluth community, including supporting essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and advancing the cause of universal health care in Minnesota. Senator McEwen has fought to defend and expand reproductive freedom as a Co-Chair of the legislature’s new Reproductive Freedom Caucus, and has also fought for the legislature to meet the moment by taking meaningful action on the climate crisis. McEwen’s roots as a Duluthian run deep. Before their retirements, her mother was a nurse at St. Mary’s and her father was a teacher in the Duluth Public Schools. As a parent of two children in Duluth public schools, Senator McEwen is looking to the future, with an understanding that the choices we make now will not only determine how we come through these times, but will also chart the path for the kind of future we want for ourselves, our children, and the generations to come.

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Erin Murphy

Minnesota Senate, District 64

Erin Murphy is a Registered Nurse and the former executive director of the Minnesota Nurses Association. She was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2006 where she served as the Majority Leader in 2013-2014. In 2018, Murphy ran for governor, earning the support of Women Winning and the DFL endorsement. Murphy was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2020, representing Senate District 64, which covers the westernmost neighborhoods of Saint Paul. Murphy attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, graduating with her B.S. in nursing and later earned an M.A. in organizational leadership in health care at the College of St. Catherine, where she currently teaches. Erin is married to Joe Faust. They have twin daughters. She believes deeply in a politics to improve the lives of people. She loves her work.

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Sandy Pappas

Minnesota Senate, District 65

Lindsey Port

Minnesota Senate, District 55 (formerly 56)

Senator Lindsay Port was first elected in 2020 to represent Senate District 56 in the State Senate, representing Burnsville, Lakeville, and Savage. Port is a non-profit executive who has spent the last 8 years working to advance progressive values through volunteer work. She is the co-founder and senior advisor of Blueprint Campaigns, which works to increase leadership in politics by underrepresented communities. In the Senate, Senator Port serves on the Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy Committee, Housing Finance and Policy Committee, and Technology and Reform Policy Committee.

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Ann Rest

Minnesota Senate, District 43 (Formerly 45)

Ann Rest represents Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, and Robbinsdale in the Minnesota Senate. She served 16 years in the Minnesota House including four years as Tax Committee Chair. She has been in the Senate since 2001 serving as Assistant Majority Leader (2003-2007) and as President Pro Tem (2013-2017). She is the Lead Democrat on the Senate Taxes Committee and serves on the Housing and Rules Committee. She is a member of the Legislative Audit Commission and the Great Lakes Commission and is a founding member of the Great Lakes Legislative Caucus. Ann serves on NCSL’s Task Force on State and Local Government and is the immediate past chair of the Streamline Sales Tax Governing Board. Her legislative interests include tax policy, election law, education funding, transit policy and housing policy. She graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and has graduate degrees from the University of Chicago, Harvard University, and the University of Minnesota. She taught English at Armstrong High School from 1970 to 1979. She is a retired Certified Public Accountant. In 2016, she authored the Presidential Nomination Primary legislation supported by a broad bipartisan majority of the Legislature. She lives in New Hope and is a long- time member of the League of Women Voters and Rotary. Ann is the lay leader of Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church.

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Patricia Torres Ray

Minnesota Senate, District 63

Sen. Patricia Torres Ray is the first Latina woman elected to the Minnesota Senate. She is serving her fourth term, representing District 63, which includes South-east Minneapolis and portions of Richfield.Currently, Sen. Torres Ray serves on the E-12 Finance, Environmental and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committees, and she is the Lead Democrat for Local Government. She has served as Chair of Parks and Trails in the Environment Division, Chair of State and Local Government Policy Committee, Chair of the Education Policy Committee and Chair of the New Americans Task Force. She is the current Chair of the National Hispanic Women Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) and the Midwest Director for WiLL/Wand-Women’s Actions for New Directions.

She has served on numerous local and national boards, including the Children’s Defense Fund; Minneapolis’ Youth Coordinating Board; University of Minnesota’s Children, Youth and Family Consortium; Early Childhood Council; Minnesota Chicano Latino Affairs Council, English Language Learner’s Minneapolis Public Schools Taskforce; and the Mississippi River Parkway Commission.

Senator Torres Ray has more than 30 years of experience in public policy and has served the state of Minnesota as an Ombudsperson for Families, DHS Program Administrator, University of Minnesota instructor, and as a State Senator. Sen. Torres Ray is an immigrant, who moved to Minneapolis in 1987. She has two boys, Tomas  and Patrick. She received her undergraduate degree in Urban Studies from the University of Minnesota, and also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

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Patty Acomb

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 45B (Formerly 44B)

Patty Acomb was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018 and is running for re-election to represent portions of Minnetonka, Deephaven, Shorewood, Wayzata, and Woodland. A nearly lifelong resident of the area, she previously served for 7 years as an at-large member of the Minnetonka City Council. Patty holds a B.S. degree in natural resources from the University of Minnesota, and currently serves as the chair of the Minnesota House Climate Action Caucus and vice-chair of the House Climate and Energy Finance committee. She is also a champion for issues affecting the environment, renewable energy, education, housing, and healthcare.

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Esther Agbaje

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 59B

Rep. Esther Agbaje is running for re-election to represent District 59B. Esther Agbaje is a lawyer who practices in general civil litigation and medical malpractice. She also has experience in class action lawsuits. As an attorney she helped secure Hepatitis C medication for Minnesota prisoners. She is also active in her church and serves on the Climate Justice Task Force. As a state legislator Esther advocates for urgent, bold, proressive legislation that centers inclusive justice and allows working people opportunities to thrive. She will continue to fight for more housing, better public transportation, and jobs that pay a living wage.

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Kristin Bahner

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 37B (formerly 34B)

Kristin fipped her seat after 36 years to help win back the majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018. She has served as a vocal champion for Women’s Issues and Women’s Rights at the legislature, most notably on ERA and pay equity. As an activist, she was organizer of Women’s March MN that brought 110K people to the Capitol in the largest single day event in MN history and served on the Board as Legislative Chair before joining the MN House. She is passionate about providing affordable access to healthcare and passed four bi-partisan, common sense, bills on prescription drugs that place patients back in the driver’s seat and put money back in people’s pockets Kristin is a tireless advocate for children, working families and seniors. She serves as Vice Chair for the Human Services Finance and Policy Committee. She is also a member of the Redistricting Committee, State Government Finance and Elections Committee, and Health Finance and Policy Committee. Outside of committee, she is a strong voice for reform, including the Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act and is actively working on legislation around Diabetes and Chronic Conditions. She continues to champion for clean air and water. She is a member of the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Commission on IT. Kristin believes that the legislature is about finding common sense solutions that serve real people, because when we put families first, communities and Minnesotans win.

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Jamie Becker-Finn

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 40B (formerly 42B)

Representative Jamie Becker-Finn is running for a fourth term in the Minnesota House. Rep. Becker-Finn is an attorney and lives in Roseville with her spouse and two children. Rep. Becker-Finn currently serves as Committee Chair of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee and is a part of the Property Tax Division Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Environment and Natural Resources Finance Policy Committee, Ethics Committee, and Behavioral Health Policy Division Committee. 

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Connie Bernardy

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 41A

Representative Connie Bernardy serves in the Minnesota House. She represents the community in which she grew up – Fridley, New Brighton, and Spring Lake Park. Rep. Bernardy is a known champion for education and children. In 2019, she was named by the Speaker of the House to serve as the Higher Education Finance & Policy Chair. She was the only one of the ten finance chairs in the Minnesota House to pass her committee finance and policy bill within the regular session. The bill received bipartisan support. She also helped our schools to preserve opportunities for pre-school children which brought over a million dollars to our school districts for preschoolers. Rep. Bernardy has a track record of protecting our environment and has been called an “Environmental Hero”. With bipartisan support, she passed legislation to restore the wetlands at the Springbrook Nature Center. She was also the chief author of the bill to secure $5 million for the Springbrook Nature Center.

Growing up in Fridley, Representative Connie Bernardy gained a strong love and commitment to the people of her community. She attended Spring Lake Park Public Schools. She married Dan, her wonderful husband of more than 30 years. Their children attended Fridley Public Schools. They currently live in New Brighton. Rep. Bernardy’s career has been bringing people together and creating community partnerships. She works for Ramsey County. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, spending time by the lake with her family, and ancestry research.

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Kaela Berg

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 55B (formerly 56B)

Minnesota native and long-time Burnsville resident, Kaela Berg is running for re-election in the Minnesota State House of Representatives. Kaela is running because she is passionate about an economy that works for working families. She has been a union flight attendant for 16 years, a fierce labor activist for over a decade, a non-profit director and an independent consultant. Because of her work and lived experience, she has a deep understanding of the issues faced by working families and a solid commitment to advocate on their behalf. Because of her work and lived experiences, Kaela is unafraid to have difficult conversations. She brings people of varying viewpoints together and creates collaborative spaces. She has a proven track record of showing up and doing the work, and will continue to lead boldly on the issues that matter to her community. Rep. Berg serves on the Capital Investment Committee, Education Policy Committee, Local Government Division, and Labor, Industry, Veterans, and Military Affairs Finance and Policy Committee.

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Liz Boldon

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 25B

Liz Boldon is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 25B in Rochester. Liz is a mother of three, a nurse, an educator, and activist who is ready to do the work to build a community that is inclusive, safe and caring for all; where everyone has a voice and everyone counts. Liz has a bold vision to build a Minnesota that is inclusive and just for every person – no exceptions.

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Shelly Christensen

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 39B

Rep. Shelly Christensen is running for a second term in a highly contested district in MN. Her district includes Stillwater, Lake Elmo, Grant Twsp, West Lakeland Township, Bayport, Baytown, St. Croix Beach and St. Mary's Point. Rep. Christensen is a retired high school English teacher and coach and is a lifelong resident of the St. Croix Valley. Rep. Christensen is a member of the following committees: Education Policy, Public Safety and Criminal Justice and Energy and Climate Change Policy and Finance. In 2018 she authored a bill to provide relief to school districts after a record breaking winter that resulted in up to 13 cancellations for school districts. She also assured that school employees were compensated for those missed days. When reelected Rep. Christensen will continue to work for civility in government and political discourse and will promote policy that assures fairness and equity in Minnesota.

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Heather Edelson

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 50A (Formerly 49A)

Heather Edelson has served in the MN House of Representatives for 2 terms. In the new 50A she would represent Edina and a portion of Bloomington. Rep. Edelson has been a Fierce advocate to pass complex, legislation and gain bipartisan support of tough issues. She has been an asset for common ground policies that move Minnesota forward.

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Sandra Feist

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 39B (formerly 41B)

Sandra Feist was first elected to the Minnesota House in 2020. Outside of the Legislature, Sandra is an immigration attorney - launching her own law practice in 2010 - and resides with her family in New Brighton. As an attorney, a small business owner, and a mother, Sandra brings a combination of technical and negotiating expertise, practicality, and compassion to her work as a legislator.

Over the past two years in the Minnesota House, Sandra has focused her attention on fully and equitably funding public schools and reforming our criminal laws to be more just. In 2022, she introduced a bill to ensure that all menstruating students have access to free period products. The goal is to ensure that period poverty doesn’t keep these students from equal access to an education, and also to reduce the stigma around menstruation. In Sandra’s first term, she chief authored a number of impactful bills, including the Veterans Restorative Justice Act, a bill to streamline U visa certifications to protect immigrant victims of crime, and a bill to expand funding for suicide prevention training of staff in schools. In addition, she chief authored a bill to protect vulnerable immigrant youth that passed with strong bipartisan support.

Sandra is the DFL-endorsed candidate for House District 39B and looks forward to continuing to serve her community.

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Aisha Gomez

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 62A (Formerly District 62B)

Aisha Gomez is a Mama, a Southsider, an organizer, and a public servant. She has been serving the communities that raised her as a State Representative since 2018. Since 2020 she has served as the Chair of the Preventing Homelessness division, Vice-Chair of the Property Tax division and as a member of the Housing and Tax committees. At the Legislature she is known as an effective and passionate advocate for progressive tax policy, investments across the housing continuum, the City of Minneapolis, and those who our systems have excluded. Merging her growing expertise in tax and housing policy, in 2021 she was able to secure $120 Million in the tax bill to assist families experiencing homelessness. She believes in using the tools of electoral politics and public policy to build power for working people and BIPOC communities, and to improve the material conditions of people’s lives. She lives in the Lyndale neighborhood with her 10 year old son.

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Emma Greenman

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 63B

Emma Greenman is running for a second term in the Minnesota State House representing the South Minneapolis District 63B. As a state representative, and throughout her career, Emma is working to build a democracy and an economy that centers the needs of kids, families, communities and those too often left at the margins. Emma is a national voting rights lawyer and has spent the last decade fighting on the front lines of our embattled democracy, working to protect the freedom to vote, get big money out of politics, and build an inclusive, people-powered politics. She believes that to make progress on critical issues -- education, reproductive justice, climate change, economic justice, racial equity, healthcare -- we must repair and reimagine our democracy. As a state representative, Emma is leading the fight to protect our democratic institutions and expand the power of Minnesotans in our democracy. Her legislative priorities include strengthening the freedom to vote, expanding the economic security and workplace safety for Minnesota workers, and fully funding our schools. When re-elected, she will continue the work to build a Minnesota where everyone thrives, no exceptions.

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Jess Hanson

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 55A (formerly 56A)

Jess Hanson was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2020, representing District 56A which includes Savage and Northwest Burnsville. Jess advocated for over half a million Minnesotans as an issue advocate, and now she's entering public service with a Bachelor's in Social Work and Master's in Advocacy and Political Leadership. She's a mom, so she understands the challenges families and kids have faced in recent years like excessive student debt, a shrinking middle class, and inflation everywhere but our wallets. Jess believes in the politics of care which means she believes that politics is one of the many avenues through which we express care for one another in society. Her stories-based approach to social change stimulates a new era of politics where people, the community, and their experiences are truly at the center of the conversation. She will fight for quality education for kids in every zip code, affordable healthcare at all ages and stages of life, and a responsive government that meets the needs of all Minnesotans. She believes deeply in the strength, diversity, and experiences of her community and will always put their needs at the top of her agenda because that's what the politics of care looks like.

Rep. Hanson serves on the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee, Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, Behavioral Health Policy Division, and Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee.

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Hodan Hassan

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 62B (Formerly 62A)

Representative Hodan Hassan is running for a third term in the Minnesota House. Rep. Hassan has served as an assistant majority leader and plays a key role in housing, economic development, and education advances for all Minnesotans.

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Alice Hausman

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66A

Rep. Alice Hausman is running for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 66A, which includes parts of Saint Paul, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, and Roseville. Rep. Hausman chairs the Housing Finance and Policy committee. Housing and homelessness have become crisis issues. The solution is complex and requires every level of government, federal, state, and local, to be involved. Rep. Hausman turned the corner on housing in 2014 with $100 million in housing infrastructure bonds in her bonding bill.

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Kaohly Her

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 64A

Representative Kaohly Her is running for a third term in the Minnesota State Representative representing district 64A of St. Paul. Rep. Her has more than 25 years of leadership experience in both the private and public sectors, spanning financial services and business consulting to education administration. Rep Her sits on five committees: Housing Finance and Policy, Judiciary Finance and Civil Law, Rules and Legislative Administration, Taxes, and Property Tax Division. During her first term, she chief authored five pieces of the legislation that were signed into law. She fought for more resources for mental health education, culturally specific funding for workforce training, college funds for babies, closing a housing loophole, and consistency with Head Start background checks for Tribal organizations. She also co-authored a number of bills around gun violence prevention, funding education, protecting our environment, women’s rights, and accessible prescription drug. When re-elected, Rep. Her will continue to center her work around equity and justice to move legislation that addresses systems of oppression and how they intersect.

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Athena Hollins

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 66B

Athena Hollins is running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 66B. Athena works as a diversity and inclusion professional and is serving on the Payne-Phalen Community Council. Athena is a bold leader in confronting the climate crisis, and she'll stand shoulder to shoulder with her community to combat the skyrocketing costs of childcare, healthcare, and housing. She will be an inclusive, progressive problem solver for all of St. Paul.

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Melissa Hortman

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34B (formerly 36B)

Melissa Hortman serves as the Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Rep. Hortman was elected in 2004 and represents communities in the northwest suburbs, where she and her husband raised their two children. As a legislator, Rep. Hortman has focused her work on energy and the environment. She authored Minnesota's solar energy standard and community solar law.

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Sydney Jordan

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 60A

Sydney Jordan currently represents Minnesota House District 60A. Sydney is a strong progressive and a lifelong champion of schools, the environment, and organized labor. As a legislator, Sydney prioritizes public education, environmental protection, and gender justice. Her immediate goal is to robustly fund public education, including by having the state fund all special education and English Language Learner services. Ultimately, Sydney hopes to fully fund all public education and end schools’ inequitable reliance on property taxes. In a fully-funded system, every Minnesotan parent, no matter where they live or who they are, can know that their child is attending a strong public school equal to any other. Sydney has championed bills to fund education, provide every schoolchild in Minnesota with free meals, and is the chief author of a bill to mandate Comprehensive Sex Education. Sydney also believes passionately in the importance of protecting Minnesota’s wild environment and the health of all. She is a leader in increasing recycling and curbing waste, reimagining transit, and removing toxic chemicals from the natural world.

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Heather Keeler

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 4A

Heather Keeler is running for re-election to the Minnesota House, District 4A. She lives in Moorhead with her two sons. Keeler has worked in the tri-state region for 20 years to improve community healthcare, nonprofit projects, and education. She is a passionate advocate for equitable and inclusive practices. Her most recent community initiative was spearheading the movement for Moorhead to officially recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of each October. Keeler graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a bachelor’s degree in project management and a master’s degree in educational leadership. She worked for six years as a Native American Liaison in the Moorhead Area Public Schools and previously served as the assistant director of Multicultural Recruitment at North Dakota State University. When re-elected Heather will work endlessly to continue to be a voice of advocacy for inclusive decision making.

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Ginny Klevorn

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 42B (Formerly 44A)

Ginny Klevorn is running for her third term to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Ginny is a professional mediator, small business owner and mother of three. Deeply invested in her district, Ginny works hard to support the needs of her neighbors and the communities she is honored to represent. Ginny Klevorn currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Lawyers Board of Professional Responsibility and is a member of the Wayzata Legislative Action Committee and the MN FBI Civil Rights Action Group. Ginny has a long history of human rights advocacy and working to protect the rights of children and vulnerable adults. Her legislative priorities include: education, healthcare, environment, elections, public safety and an economy that works for all.

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Erin Koegel

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 39A (Formerly 37A)

Erin grew up in Osseo and graduated from Osseo High School. She went to college at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She graduated with a bachelor's in Psychology and went on to gain a Masters in Advocacy and Political Leadership also at UMD. Erin has spent her career working toward social justice. She has spent time advocating for public policies that would help working families including an increase in the minimum wage, assistance for families facing home foreclosures, a stop to predatory lending practices, paid sick time, and health care for all Minnesotans. Erin and her husband, Steve, had their first child in December of 2018. Erin was able to bring her daughter, Clara with her to the Capitol during the 2019 session. This has made her even more dedicated to ensuring all families have time to bond with a new child through paid family leave. Erin lives in Spring Lake Park with her husband, Steve, their daughter, Clara, and their black lab, Spud. She is currently serving her third term as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

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Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 49B (formerly 48B)

Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn is running for a third term in the Minnesota House of Representatives. With a background in business and education, Rep. Kotyza-Witthuhn currently is a full-time parent to three young children and she has served on the Eden Prairie Early Childhood Advisory Council. Rep. Kotyza-Witthuhn is the vice-chair of Commerce Finance and Policy Committee and is a member of the Early Childhood Finance and Policy Committee, Behavioral Health Policy Division, and Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy Committee. Her legislative priorities include supporting children and families from cradle through college, advancing small business and taking meaningful action to prevent gun violence. In 2019, she authored the reintroduction of the Angel Investor Tax Credit to spur technological start-ups across the state and worked to secure funding for early literacy programs. When re-elected, Rep. Kotyza-Witthuhn will continue advocating for young families and working to build a brighter future for all Minnesotans.

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Tina Liebling

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 24B (formerly 26A)

Tina Liebling was elected to her 9th term in the Minnesota House in 2020 representing part of Rochester. A former defense lawyer with a Masters degree in Public Health, she currently chairs the Health and Human Services Finance Division, where she works for quality, accessible health care for all and a better safety net. One of her proudest accomplishments is increasing the cash grant for families on MFIP (welfare) after more than 30 years without an increase.

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Sandra Masin

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 51A

Representative Sandra Masin is running for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 51A, which includes most of western Eagan and all of northern Burnsville. Rep. Masin has served six terms in the Minnesota House and currently serves on the Government Operations, State Government Finance, Transportation Committee, and Long-Term Care Division, and as Chair of Local Government. Her previous leadership includes service on the Eagan City Council, Eagan Parks Commission, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Community Education Commission, and League of Women Voters. Rep. Masin will continue to work for access to health care for all, addressing climate change, adequate funding for public education, and securing funding for a comprehensive transportation system.

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Kelly Moller

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 40A (Formerly 42A)

Kelly Moller is currently serving her second term in the Minnesota House of Representatives. As a career prosecutor who advocates for victims of crime, she has been a leader at the Capitol for survivors of sexual assault, Minnesotans with disabilities, student mental health, and gun violence prevention.

She serves as Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee, and also sits on the Education Policy Committee, Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, and the Behavioral Health Policy Division.

Moller is a 20+ year resident of Shoreview, where she resides with her husband as well as two sons who have attended Mounds View School District schools.

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Rena Moran

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 65A

Rep. Rena Moran is running for a sixth term in the Minnesota House of Representative, representing District 65A which includes the historical Rondo neighborhood, Frogtown, Midway, and portions of Northend and Cathedral Hill. She is the Chair of Health and Human Services Policy Committee nad Chair of the People of Color and Indigenous Caucus. A mother of seven and an active neighbor, she believes in a strong education system from birth to post-secondary, healthcare that is affordable and accessible, economy equity, and a fair and just state that represent all of us.

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Kelly Morrison

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 33B

Representative Kelly Morrison is running for a second term in the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 33B, which includes Deephaven, Greenwood, Excelsior, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay and portions of Chanhassen and Orono. Representative Morrison is a practicing OB-GYN who has also served as a Planned Parenthood board member. Rep. Morrison serves as the Vice Chair of the Health and Human Services Policy Committee, and her legislative priorities include ensuring that all Minnesotans get the health care they need, all children have access to an excellent public education, environmental protections for our water and natural resources and measures to address climate change, gun violence prevention and protecting reproductive rights. When re-elected, Rep. Morrison will continue to advocate for a healthy, thriving Minnesota!

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Liz Olson

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 8A (Formerly 7B)

Representative Olson currently serves as the Deputy Majority Leader and Speaker Pro Tempore in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Ways and Means committee and on committees that deal with issues of housing, jobs, business, and redistricting in the state. Her experience lies in engaging and mobilizing diverse groups of people, especially those often left out of the political process, to shape policy solutions at the state and local level. Her career has included advocacy for access to healthcare, worker protections, and ending homelessness.

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Laurie Pryor

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 49A (Formerly 48A)

Representative Laurie Pryor is running for her 4th term in the Minnesota House. Her district includes southern Minnetonka and norther Eden Prairie. She has been a consistent champion of reproductive rights during her years of service and, in these uncertain times, her leadership in the Legislature is more important than ever.

Visit Laurie Pryor's website here.

Liz Reyer

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 52A (formerly 51B)

Representative Liz Reyer (DFL-51B) is the DFL endorsed candidate for House District 52A, representing parts of Burnsville and Eagan. Liz is a business leader, social activist, mother of four, and a long-time Eagan resident. She has been active in local politics and has a long history of involvement in Eagan schools, youth athletics, and other civic matters. In her first term, Liz has used her platform to address structural racism and fight for our need for quality and affordable health care, equal justice under the law, a stable climate and clean environment, and a world-class education. She serves on the Capital Investment, Health, Housing, and Preventing Homelessness committees.

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Ruth Richardson

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 52B

Representative Ruth Richardson is running for a third term in the Minnesota House representing District 52B. Rep. Richardson is an attorney and senior executive who has spent more than a decade advocating for veterans, children in foster care, families, people with disabilities, and small-, minority-, and women-owned businesses in her community. Rep. Richardson serves as Committee Chair of the Education Policy Committee and is a member of the Transportation Finance and Policy Committee, Education Finance Committee, and Commerce Finance and Policy Committee. In 2019, she led the successful House initiative to advance equity in the utilities sector to develop a diverse workgroup to develop pathways to diversify the workforce and the supplier pool in the energy sector. When re-elected, Rep. Richardson will continue to champion legislation to ensure all Minnesotans have an equitable opportunity to be healthy, prosperous, and reach their full potential.

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Jen Schultz

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 7A

Representative Jen Schultz is running for a third term in the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 7A, which is east Duluth. Rep. Schultz is a professor of health economics at the University of Minnesota and has worked on health policy reform for over 20 years. Rep. Schultz chairs the Long Term Care Committee and serves on Health Care Finance and Tax committees. In 2019, she successfully championed legislation to license assisted living facilities and protect older adults. When re-elected Rep. Schultz will continue work on improving services for people with disabilities, introduce meaningful reforms to increase affordability and accessibility of health care, and champion new options for long term care coverage.

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Samantha Vang

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 38B (formerly 40B)

Representative Samantha Vang was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2018, representing District 40B, which includes Brooklyn Center and a portion of Brooklyn Park. She serves as Vice Chair of the Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee and is a member of the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee, Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee, and Redistricting Committee. Rep. Vang is also a member of the Minnesota Asian Pacific Caucus. She is a Minnesota native, daughter of refugees, community organizer, and strong believer that policies should be made from the ground up. From growing up in public housing to becoming the first in her family to graduate from college at Gustavus Adolphus, Rep. Vang has worked through nonprofits, campaigns, and coalitions. 

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Ami Wazlawik

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 38B

Representative Ami Wazlawik is running for a second term in the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 38B, which includes Dellwood, North Oaks, White Bear Township and portions of Hugo and White Bear Lake. Rep. Wazlawik works in a school-based childcare program in the White Bear Lake Schools, which she's been doing for over 5 years. Rep. Wazlawik serves as Vice Chair of the Legacy Finance Division. Her legislative priorities include early childhood funding, improving gender-based violence policies, and comprehensive sexuality education. When re-elected, Rep. Wazlawik will continue her work to ensure that Minnesotans are safe, healthy, and able to flourish in their communities.

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Cheryl Youakim

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 46B

It has been an honor to serve the communities of Hopkins and St. Louis Park and I am excited to have Edina join 46B. Our economy continues to recover from COVID. Some of our communities and businesses are doing better than others. Our state’s current surplus provides a unique opportunity to make strategic investments that will help our state to fully recover. We must continue investing in a Minnesota that works for everyone. I am a strong progressives voice for affordable health care, quality education from early childhood through high school, and protecting our environment. I am passionate about protecting our rights - the right to love who we love, be our true selves, worship how we choose, and to equal protection under the law no matter who we are, what we look like or where we live. I have worked hard and supported legislation that upholds these values. I have also fought for an economy that works for everyone, not just a few. I would like to continue the work supporting our progressive values in St. Paul and look forward to continuing our conversations in the community and at the doors!

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Toni Carter

Ramsey County Commissioner, District 4 

Elected to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners by the voters of District 4 in 2005, Commissioner Carter’s priorities are to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of county services, eliminate disparities in outcomes for diverse populations, and raise grassroots awareness of county decision-making processes and systems. Her work on behalf of Ramsey County citizens includes local, statewide and national leadership. Commissioner Carter has worked as a school teacher; consultant in marketing and communications, systems engineer; performing artist; and founding director of the non-profit ARTS-Us.  She has received numerous awards for her work in the community and in arts and education, including an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Concordia University – Saint Paul, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Governor’s Commission on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. Commissioner Carter is the first African American ever elected to a county board in the state of Minnesota.

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Angela Conley

Hennepin County Commissioner, District 4

Angela Conley is a proven leader who has a track record of crafting policies that improve the well-being of our most marginalized residents. From declaring racism as a public health crisis, infusing new funds into maternal and infant health, or prioritizing the voices of those most impacted in the journey towards climate justice in our communities, Angela Conley has accomplished these things and more in just one term. Over the next four years Commissioner Conley will focus on achieving greater outcomes in home ownership for BIPOC residents and continue to lead on maternal and infant health outcomes and impacts. Commissioner Conley is a mom of four and understands the complexities of policy-making while parenting while supporting all efforts in Minnesota that protect our right to choose.

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Irene Fernando

Hennepin County Commissioner, District 2

Irene currently serves as Hennepin County Commissioner for District 2, which includes Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, southeast Plymouth, St. Anthony, North Minneapolis, Northeast Minneapolis, and the North Loop neighborhood in Minneapolis. Irene was elected to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners in November of 2018. Together, she and Commissioner Angela Conley (District 4) were the first people of color elected to the County Board in Hennepin’s 169-year history. She is the youngest woman to serve in this position, and she is the first Filipino-American elected in the state of Minnesota. Before joining the County Board, Irene worked in not-for-profit and corporate settings, and she instructed college courses. Her expertise is in youth development, social entrepreneurship, shared leadership models, talent development, and systems change. Irene studied at the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and a Master of Education in Youth Development Leadership, and she is also currently pursuing a doctorate degree in Human Resource Development. Irene lives in the Harrison neighborhood of Minneapolis with her partner Kent. She loves this community and can often be found out on her front porch chatting with her neighbors or cheering on the Minnesota Lynx!

Visit Irene Fernando's website here.

Nicole Frethem

Ramsey County Commissioner, District 1

Commissioner Nicole Frethem is running for a second term on the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners representing District 1 which includes all or part of the communities of Arden Hills, Shoreview, North Oaks, Gem Lake, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Township, Mounds View, Spring Lake Park and Blaine. Commissioner Frethem is a parent and child care advocate and former provider who is currently pursuing her law degree. Commissioner Frethem chairs the Health and Wellness service team committee on the board and serves on the boards of Community Action Partnership of Ramsey and Washington Counties, Metro Alliance for Healthy Families Home Visiting, the Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee, and the Conservation District. When re-elected, Commissioner Frethem hopes to work on reforming human services delivery and criminal justice reform to ensure that all children and families in Ramsey County have an equitable chance for success.

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Debbie Goettel

Hennepin County Commissioner, District 5 

Debbie Goettel represents District 5 on the Hennepin County Board – home to the cities of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Richfield. She was the Mayor of Richfield for 10 years before beginning her service at the County in 2017. She has a professional background as a civil engineer with graduate studies from the University of Minnesota and Harvard in environmental sustainability. Debbie her past employers include Montgomery Watson, Medtronic, Nestle, and Cummins NPower.

In her capacity as commissioner, she serves on a number of committees and community boards. She is the chair of the Administration, Libraries and Budget Committee and vice-chair of the Health and Human Services Committee. She is also a member of the Child Wellbeing Taskforce, Heading Home Hennepin, and the Hennepin History Museum.]

She is the proud mother to two sons and a daughter, a grandmother of six, and recently remarried to her husband, Tor.

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Ashley Grimm

St. Louis County Commissioner, District 3

Ashley Grimm is running for St. Louis County Commissioner in District 3, which represents the western side of Duluth. Ashley runs family and employment programming at the Damiano Center and serves as the Vice Chair of the Duluth Human Rights Commission. She has fought for affordable housing, education equity, legal protections people experiencing homelessness and resources for youths. When elected, Ashley Grimm will ensure strong county services and transparent government that is accountable to the people.

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Laurie Halverson

Dakota County Commissioner, District 3

Laurie Halverson is currently serving as Dakota County Commissioner from District 3 representing the communities of Eagan, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake and Lilydale. She serves as the chair of the Community Services Committee of county board, and represents Dakota County on numbers regional and statewide boards including—the Association of Minnesota Counties, the Minnesota Inter-County Association, MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Association) Board of Trustees, and the Metropolitan Mosquito Control Commission. Prior to being elected to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, she served 4 terms in the Minnesota House of Representatives. As a legislator, she was recognized as a leader on critical legislation to support working families and healthy communities. Laurie also worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota in public affairs, advancing public health policy initiatives. She is an active community volunteer who has served as chair of the Eagan Parks Commission and secretary of the Eagan Foundation Board of Directors. She continues to volunteer throughout the community at local schools, the Open Door food pantry and local arts organizations. Laurie graduated with a degree in Political Science from St. Catherine University and attended the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She lives in Eagan with her husband, teenaged son and two dogs.

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Anne Marcotte

Aitkin County Commissioner, District 5

Mary Jo McGuire

Ramsey County Commissioner

Mary Jo McGuire was first elected to the Ramsey County Board in 2012 and serves as the chair of the Legislative Committee and Active Living Ramsey Communities. She is also a member of the Transportation Advisory Board and a number of outside boards and committees including the Roseville Community Foundation and Northeast Youth and Family Services.  She is also an active member of the Roseville Rotary.

Mary Jo is a lifelong resident of Ramsey County. She graduated from Ramsey High School, St. Catherine University, Hamline School of Law and Harvard Kennedy School of Government. McGuire served for 16 years in the State Legislature and has worked as a civic educator and public policy consultant. She is an adjunct professor in the graduate program of organizational leadership (MAOL) at St. Catherine University.

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Mandy Meisner

Anoka County Commissioner, District 7

Mandy Meisner became an Anoka County Commissioner in 2019 becoming the first woman in this seat and the first person of color on the Anoka County Board. Mandy’s background is community service and the arts. She is a connector, collaborator and creative at heart! For over a decade she served a variety of local non-profits and community initiatives, advocating on their behalf, including women's issues like workforce development and violence against women. She continues to be active in the community.

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Victoria Reinhardt

Ramsey County Commissioner, District 7

Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt is running for re-election as Ramsey County Commissioner District 7, which includes White Bear Lake, Maplewood, North St. Paul and the Hillcrest area in St. Paul. Comm. Reinhardt's background in the environmental 􀂦eld has made her a local, regional, state, national and international leader on recycling and energy, clean air and water, and climate change. She has been and continues to be an active volunteer throughout the community and has taken on leadership roles at all levels of involvement. After overcoming domestic abuse in her first marriage (Victoria has been remarried for over 28 years) and being a single parent, she went on to not only survive, but thrive. Comm. Reinhardt earned her MBA from Metropolitan State University and a DPA from Hamline University. Commissioner Reinhardt looks forward to working on prosperity, opportunity and well-being for every member of our community.

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Rita Albrecht

Bemidji Mayor 

In 2018 Rita was elected for her fourth term as Mayor of Bemidji. Rita has spent most of her professional life in Bemidji, and grew up visiting often as her family’s lake cabin was in the area. She has a degree in Geography and Planning and has spent most of her career working in regional planning. She and her husband also owned a small business before Rita entered public service. Rita also works with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in the Northwest District and previously served on the Bemidji City Council. With her background in planning, Rita has extensive experience in planning and executing large projects. Her initiatives like Bemidji Bike Day and her time as an appointed member of the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission show her commitment to preserving the lands that Bemidji residents call home. Rita is continuing her work to make Bemidji “an active, safe, and inclusive community.”

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Molly Cummings

Hopkins Mayor

Valerie Johnson

New Brighton Mayor

Valerie Johnson is Mayor of New Brighton. As a lifelong resident and successful business owner, Valerie knows what it takes to keep New Brighton growing. As Mayor, Valerie is committed to listening to the citizens of New Brighton and make sure that city government is run with decorum, respect and relevance.

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Emily Larson

Duluth Mayor

Amáda Márquez Simula

Mayor, Columbia Heights

Amáda Márquez Simula is running for re-election as Mayor of Columbia Heights, MN, a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis. Amáda will continue to represent our diverse communities by connecting across generations and cultures. Meeting people where they’re at and listening, supporting, and working with people as their needs arise. She centers her Mayoral work on health, safety, and 21st-century strategies to bring services to the community. In addition, Amáda brings a positive outlook to local government, welcoming families, individuals, and the public to council meetings and to Mayoral Town Hall Zoom meetings so that everyone knows they are welcome and important to the city of Columbia Heights, MN.

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Kathy Martin

Medina Mayor

Kathy Martin was elected in 2018 to be Mayor of Medina. She was appointed by the City Council of Medina to serve the remainder of the past mayor's term (who died unexpectedly this in the summer of 2018), and ran to preserve the integrity of the office of mayor and to make certain that Medina remained well run. Her past service to the City, together with her experience in negotiation, dispute resolution and management, her background as a business lawyer focusing on real estate and land use law, and her collaborative approach to dealing with residents, staff and fellow council members provide her the necessary tools to solve difficult issues while building a sense of community.

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Kim Norton

Mayor, Rochester

Kim Norton is first female elected as Mayor in Rochester - Minnesota's 3rd largest city. She retired from the Minnesota Legislature in 2016 after ten years where she represented NE/NW Rochester and, prior to that, served on the Rochester School Board for 8 years. Norton won a two-year Bush Foundation Fellowship in 2016 which included completion of an MPA from the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School focusing policy, leadership and sustainable energy. She recently completed an Executive Certificate in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School. She is the proud owner of two electric vehicles and purchases solar and hydro power as energy sources for her home.

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Maria Regan Gonzalez

Richfield Mayor

Kathy Martin was elected in 2018 to be Mayor of Medina. She was appointed by the City Council of Medina to serve the remainder of the past mayor's term (who died unexpectedly this in the summer of 2018), and ran to preserve the integrity of the office of mayor and to make certain that Medina remained well run. Her past service to the City, together with her experience in negotiation, dispute resolution and management, her background as a business lawyer focusing on real estate and land use law, and her collaborative approach to dealing with residents, staff and fellow council members provide her the necessary tools to solve difficult issues while building a sense of community.

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Lisa Bender

Minneapolis City Council

Lisa Bender is serving her second term representing Ward 10 on the Minneapolis City Council. Drawing on her experience as a city planner and organizer, Lisa has emerged as a policy leader in the City Council, authoring ordinances that protect workers, commit to safe streets for all users, and help increase housing options in a city with rising housing costs. Lisa is a collaborative, smart and energetic leader who is committed to increasing voter turnout and inviting everyone into the political and policy-making process. The power of local government comes from a small group of committed people fighting hard to make a difference in people’s everyday lives, and Lisa aims to continue to engage that power of community.

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Wendy Berry

West St. Paul City Council

Wendy Berry was first elected to the West St. Paul City Council to represent Ward 3 of the city in 2018, where she became the first openly queer person and only the six non-male to serve in the city’s history giving her the opportunity to her voice for people that have been historically underrepresented. She has spent the last four years working diligently on building a strong and resilient community where people are proud to live. Outside of their city council time, Wendy serves as the Director of HR for a non-profit focused on equitable health care access for people running into barriers due to their identity as gender, sexual, and/or racial minorities or their health status. They also serve as a member of the League of Minnesota Cities’ Board of Directors, on the South Metro Fire Board, as the council liaison to the city’s Park & Recreation Advisory Committee, and several other committees that have continued to make positive changes in West St. Paul and the surrounding areas. They genuinely believe West St. Paul is a vibrant and thriving community and is committed to making sure it stays that way for everyone.

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Amy Brendmoen

Saint Paul City Council, Ward 5

Amy Brendmoen is running for her third term as a Saint Paul City Councilmember representing Ward 5, where she serves as City Council President. Saint Paul is a wonderful, growing, changing, vibrant city that also has real “big-city” challenges like limited affordable housing, increased levels of gun violence and inequities that tie to gender, race and poverty. Amy is an effective veteran of the council who engages the diverse members of the Ward 5 community in identifying solutions to many of the toughest issues in front of the city and region, and she will continue to do so in term three.

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Marquita Butler

Brooklyn Center City Council

Council Member Marquita Butler is running for re-election to the Brooklyn Center City Council. She is a youth professional who has spent more than a decade creating opportunities for young people to thrive. Council Member Butler serves as Mayor Pro Tem, council liaison on the Financial Commission and the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance. In 2019 she led a council initiative to eliminate single use plastic (bottles, bags and straws) and Styrofoam at city hall, working towards creating an environmentally sustainable city. When re-elected, Council Member Butler will continue to amplify community voice, clean up the litter, eliminate barriers for small businesses and support active community engagement.

Deb Calvert

Minnetonka City Council

Deb Calvert has advocated for public schools at the state legislature, worked for candidates to best represent her area, worked on senior staff in the office of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, serves as Vice Chair of the Minnetonka Planning Commission, and volunteers for several non-profits.  She believes cities lead the way on the issues that are most important to us and wants to be a strong voice for them: responsive, responsible governance; excellent schools and public safety; preservation of our natural resources; building a thriving business community; and a vibrant, multi-modal transportation system that helps support these priorities.

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Laura Caroon

Moorhead City Council, Ward 2

Laura Caroon is running for Moorhead City Council representing Ward 2. Caroon is a co-founder of an organization with a mission to empower and connect women across the Midwest through education, advocacy and networking. Her career experience includes working in higher education, non-profits, and over a decade of entrepreneurship. Through all of her endeavors, she has worked to create change in her community and as a city council member, she plans to continue with that momentum. Caroon will work to strengthen Moorhead's economy, represent the needs of women and their families, and build a more inclusive city for all.

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Jenna Carter

Bloomington City Council

Susan Carter

Minnetonka City Council, At-Large

Susan Carter is running for the Minnetonka City Council (At-Large Seat B). She was appointed to the seat on February 25th, 2019 and is running to return to the seat for the remainder of the term. Susan is bringing a fresh perspective to Minnetonka that focuses on resident inclusion.

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Katy Campbell

Hopkins City Council

Katy Campbell is a member of the Hopkins City Council. After graduating from Saint Olaf College with a major in Mathematics and receiving her M.S. in Statistics from Iowa State University, Katy worked in marketing and consumer analytics for ten years. She is an active member of her community and has represented her friends and neighbors on the Southwest Light Rail Citizens Advisory Committee and her neighborhood association. If elected, Katy will be open and transparent, and will ensure that constituents have a voice in the city decision making process.

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Alondra Cano

Minneapolis City Council

Alondra Cano represents Minneapolis's Ninth Ward on the Minneapolis City Council. She has served the diverse families of her ward for the past three years. She would like to serve a second term on the Minneapolis City Council to keep leading on environmental justice, especially implementing Green Zones to phase out industrial polluters from the most low-income and diverse areas of our city. Alondra also plans to continue to champion workers' rights, cooperative business development, and the social justice movements of our time. As the first Latina elected to the Minneapolis City Council, Alondra reflects and represents the changing face of Minneapolis, and can help ensure everybody's voice is at the public policy making table.

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Kristen Cici

Oakdale City Council

Kristen Cici has served on the Oakdale City Council since 2015 and is running for election this November. A successful owner of three small businesses, Kristen’s long history of civic engagement includes serving on the Oakdale Planning Commission, consulting non-profit organizations, and volunteering on local and statewide political campaigns. Kristen holds a BA in Political Science and Psychology, a Master of Advocacy and Leadership, and has completed doctoral work (ABD) in Evaluation at the University of Minnesota. As a woman and mother of two children, Kristen envisions being a voice for young families on the Council.

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Kissy Coakley

Minnetonka City Council, Ward 4

Kissy is a first time candidate running for Minnetonka City Council in Ward 4. Kissy has spent her career serving others in nonprofit advocacy work, including advocating for criminal justice reforms, and for victims of domestic abuse. Kissy is running for Minnetonka City Council to help create a more diverse, sustainable and equitable Minnetonka for our children, elderly and future generations. 

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Mari Dailey

Moorhead City Council

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Andrea Date

Woodbury City Council

Andrea Date serves on the Woodbury City Council. Date previously served on the Parks and Natural Resource Commission, 2040 Comprehensive Task Force, and has extensive experience in strategic planning and policy development through her role as Planning Director at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Date wants to see the Woodbury City Council act progressively on sustainable development, smart transportation, and making wise investments that improve quality of life.

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Julie Deshler

Crystal City Council

Julie Deshler has been on the City council for over five years and would like to continue representing the residents/businesses in the area. In her time on the Council, Deshler has worked to be fair, responsive to residents,  and to bring a common sense approach to discussions and decision making in the city.

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Emily Dunsworth

New Brighton City Council

Emily Dunsworth is a member of the New Brighton City Council. Her priorities are creating community, ensuring fiscal responsibility, maintaining safe neighborhoods, and developing economic growth. She is a founding member of the New Brighton Farmers Market and serves on the city's Economic Development Commission. Emily is committed to moving New Brighton forward in a positive direction.

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Patty Acomb

West St. Paul City Council, Ward 3

Lisa Eng-Sarne was the first woman ever appointed to the West St. Paul City Council in January of 2019. She represents Ward 3 and is the incumbent running to serve her constituents for a full term. Her state government (six years on staff at the Minnesota Legislature), project management, conflict resolution, and public relations experience make her the candidate who can help bridge division and find fast results for constituents. Lisa graduated from the College of St. Benedict where she earned degrees in communication and peace studies, giving her a framework to be a unifier in her community. Lisa works as a project manager and attributes her toughness and ability to think quickly on her feet to 12 years of leadership on the roller derby track. She works hard to heighten West St. Paul’s visibility and serves on the city’s environmental committee, as well as on a League of Minnesota Cities Policy Committee. With honesty, transparency, and constituent empowerment, she will help build a community that represents the incredible people who live in West St. Paul.

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Edwina Garcia

Richfield City Council

Edwina Garcia represents Ward 2 on the Richfield City Council. A previous four term state representative, Garcia was the first woman of color elected to both the state legislature and the Richfield City Council. Garcia is running because she is enjoys local service and interacting directly with citizens. Garcia’s vision for her next term focuses on solving problems directly related to city services, and she will use her background in county and state issues to build meaningful relationships with other local government entities.

Lisa Goodman

Minneapolis City Council, Ward 7

Lisa Goodman was re-elected in 2021 to the Minneapolis City Council in Ward Seven representing the south half of downtown Minneapolis Loring and Elliot Park neighborhoods as well as the neighborhoods surrounding Lake of the Isles and Bryn Mawr. She has served since 1998 having been reelected six times. Prior to her service on the City Council she was the executive director of MINNESOTA NARAL working to protect and promote safe and legal access to abortion services. Lisa started her political career in Minnesota as the fundraising director for Paul Wellstone who ran for the United States Senate for the first time in 1990. As a leader on community and economic development issues on the City Council Lisa has been responsible for dozens of progressive policies in the areas of affordable housing and economic inclusion. She was the author of the affordable housing trust fund and has worked to finance more than 50 affordable housing projects in our community. Lisa currently chairs the committee dealing with business, inspections, licensing, economic development, zoning and housing. Lisa strongly believes that housing is a human right and that our unsheltered neighbors should not be sleeping in parks and recently worked to finance the indoor tiny homes Avivo village project helping 100 people move from homelessness to housing. Lisa is a progressive and proven leader and is needed during this pivotal time.

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Clarice Grabau

Northfield City Council

Clarice Grabau is an educator and parent who won a seat on the Northfield City Council in 2018. This was her first official run for office, having been a write-in candidate in 2004. She’s ran because she is passionate about equity and the environment, and she believes change starts at the local level. Clarice proved to be the best person for this seat because of her seventeen year track record of active involvement in the Northfield community. She is well-known for her collaborative skills and her ability to analyze complex issues and devise strategies to address them. She does not sit on the sidelines when she sees problems. She reaches out to community members, organizes and bring people together to find solutions.

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April Graves

Brooklyn Center City Council

In 2018 April Graves won reelection to the Brooklyn Center City Council. She has served as an Americorps Promise Fellow and helped Brooklyn Center School District 286 start a Parent Advisory Council. April’s leadership includes: ensuring all community voices are heard and acknowledged, increasing cultural understanding in Brooklyn Center, and improving collaboration between youth and adults. From her experience in groups like the Northside Youth Collaborative and Ending Youth Violence Roundtable in North Minneapolis, she plans to inform and propel the work and engagement of youth and community in Brooklyn Center community schools and the newly formed District Parent Advisory Council. She is passionate about social justice and equality, and serves as a representative for single mothers and women of color on the Brooklyn Center City Council.

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Robyn Gulley

West St. Paul City Council, Ward 2

Robyn Gulley has worked to advance equity, inclusion, and accessibility for more than two decades. She has worked on issues ranging from marriage equality, to Unionization, to voter rights. Along the way, Robyn has earned a Masters Degree in Public Policy and a Master of Arts in Human Rights, and she is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education. Robyn sees education as a powerful tool for change, and today she teaches Leadership at Metro State University and runs New Brookwood Labor College which educated workers to advance the working class. Robyn is thrilled to have the support of Women Winning as she works to advance social justice in her own community.

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Lori Hansen

South St. Paul City Council

Lori Hansen is an incumbent seeking re-election to the South St. Paul City Council. During her time on the Council, Lori worked hard to keep taxes low while providing key services to citizens. For her fifth term, Lori will continue to prioritize increasing the tax base and maintaining a safe, energetic community. Lori is seeking another term because she believes that South St. Paul is a great community, and she wants to be a leader in maintaining that tradition.

Mitra Jalali

Saint Paul City Council, Ward 4

Andrea Jenkins

Minneapolis City Council, Ward 8

City Council President Andrea Jenkins was re-elected for a second term on the Minneapolis City Council in 2021. She seeks to represent Ward 8, which is the very community in which George Floyd tragically took his last breath at the hands of the MPD. CVP Jenkins is a writer, poet, and educator, she currently teaches at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) Jenkins chairs the Policy and Government Oversight Committee, serves on the Executive Committee, the Ways and Means Committee. In 2020 she drafted a resolution declaring racism a Public Health Emergency, and led an effort to establish a Truth and Reconciliation process in the city. When re-elected she will continue to advocate for equity, environmental justice and economic vitality.

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Julie Jeppson

Blaine City Council

Julie Jeppson represents Ward 2 on the Blaine City Council. Jeppson’s prior leadership roles with community organizations and work with a local human services non-profit ignited her passion for serving the City of Blaine. Jeppson has seen how change can happen with just one person, and she hopes to be that person for her daughter, family, and the residents of Blaine. On the Council, Jeppson will be a leading voice advocating for a new future of development, safe progress, and accountability.

Carly Johnson

Oak Park Heights City Council

Carly Johnson was elected to the Oak Park Heights City Council in 2018 and while in office, she has had an active role as the Parks Commission Liaison, helping start the City's first community garden, community events, and trail expansion efforts. Outside of the City Council, Carly is an attorney at Maslon LLP and graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2021.

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Keri Johnson

St. Peter City Council

Keri Johnson is running for City Council, Ward 1 in St. Peter, MN. Kerri has a strong background as a community volunteer and advocate for equity and inclusion, education, and sustainability. She is a service-oriented bridge builder who will listen to her constituents, weigh all perspectives, and find creative ways to engage with the St. Peter Community. Kerri and her husband have lived in St. Peter for more than five years and have two young children. 

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Janet Kennedy

Duluth City Council, District 5

Janet Kennedy is running for District Five Duluth City Council because it’s time we make a difference together building a Western community of neighborhoods with opportunities for everyone to live, work, and play. As a lifelong resident of Western Duluth, she understands that community investment begins with the community, and her vision includes building on the unique assets in District Five. Her life, work and education have prepared her to meet the challenges of a position on the Duluth City Council.

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Emily Koski

Minneapolis City Council, Ward 11

Emily Koski was elected in 2021 to the Minneapolis City Council in Ward 11, which includes the Diamond Lake, Hale, Keewaydin, Page, Northrop, Tangletown, Wenonah, Windom, and Field neighborhoods. Emily Koski worked at Target Corporation, owned and operated a small business based in Minneapolis for 13 years, and is currently a Director of Client Development at Antenna. Emily Koski is currently a member of the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Leadership Council, a Site Council Member at Hale Elementary School, and a Member of the Minneapolis Public Schools Parent Legislative Committee. Emily Koski was previously a Board Member of 261 Fearless, a Council Member of the Waite Park Community Council, and a Site Council Member at Waite Park School. When elected, Emily Koski will partner with members of the community, leadership city-wide, organizations, and experts to work together to find solutions to the issues we face.

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Claire Luger

Wyoming City Council

In 2018 Claire was re-elected to the Wyoming City Council. Claire has served on the Wyoming Park Board and the Wyoming Economic Development Authority. She thinks that the biggest issue facing Wyoming today is infrastructure development. Claire knows it is time to invest in streets and buildings that will spur investment, and that the costs of these buildings should be equitably divided amongst taxpayers. As a teacher and a parent, Claire makes it her priority to keep Wyoming a safe and family-oriented community. She wants city government to spend responsibly, use common sense decision-making, and work together to improve Wyoming.

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Anne Mavity

St. Louis Park City Council

La Rae Mills

Cottage Grove City Council

La Rae Mills is a first-time candidate running for a seat on the Cottage Grove City Council. Mills is a small business owner and currently serves on the city’s Art Commission. Mills is running for office because she believes that Cottage Grove is a great place to live, grow a business, and raise a family. On the Council, Mills will listen to residents and make informed decisions that will best serve the entire city. Mills envisions enhancing Cottage Grove with arts and culture, while also building a community of peace and understanding.

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Nadia Mohamed

St. Louis Park City Council, At-Large B

Nadia Mohamed is a first-time candidate who is running for St. Louis Park City Council. As a young adult and a Muslim woman of color, she will bring a fresh perspective to city leadership. Nadia grew up in St. Louis Park and is a graduate of St. Louis Park High School. For three years, she has served on the St. Louis Park Police Department's Multicultural Advisory Committee, helping to connect communities across cultures by hosting events that enabled participants to talk about issues that matter today. In 2019, she was a co-recipient of the St. Louis Park Human Rights Award. As a member of the Council, she will work to make St. Louis Park a place where people can be their whole selves and fully participate in their neighborhoods and communities.

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Suzie Nakasian

Northfield City Council

Suzie Nakasian was first elected to the Northfield City Council in 2010, representing Northfield’s East Side Neighborhoods. She is focused on expanding Northfield’s economic base, improving the community’s connections to the State and region, and seeing that local government delivers high-quality basic services while living within its means. Suzie is well known and appreciated for her availability to constituents, her genuine receptivity to all views, and her demonstrated fidelity to community-derived plans and goals over special interests. Suzie brings to her work a welcome mix of big picture vision and a demonstrated ability to get things done.

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Rebecca Noecker

Saint Paul City Council, Ward 2

Linea Palmisano

Minneapolis City Council, Ward 13

Linea Palmisano has advocated for Minneapolis as the 13th Ward Council Member for the last seven years. Council Member Palmisano knows our city must work better for everyone – no matter where we come from. Council Member Palmisano graduated from Notre Dame (Bachelor of Science), University of Minnesota (MBA), and St. Thomas (Non-Profit Management). Before being elected, her professional career included fifteen years in the private sector working for IBM and UnitedHealth Group, and volunteering in executive capacities for her community. During her two terms on the City Council, Council Member Palmisano has made genuine progress on the issues that matter, whether it be working to innovate our core city services, protecting the rights of workers, managing the city budget, or transforming public safety, she is deeply committed to Minneapolis. She chairs three committees of City Council: Budget, Audit, and Enterprise. Outside of City Hall, Council Member Palmisano lives in Linden Hills with her husband and two sons and has lived in her community for 22 years. Local government is personal to Council Member Palmisano. Minneapolis has faced unprecedented challenges over the last year and we have been forced to address very important issues, and she brings a vision of pragmatic progressivism to City Hall each day. Council Member Palmisano listens to every voice, respects opposing views, understands the issues and pushes for lasting change in our city. When re-elected, Council Member Palmisano's voice will center on advancing government accountability, combatting economic inequity and continued transformation of our public safety system.

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Jane Prince

Saint Paul City Council

Jane Prince is an attorney, a community volunteer and a former city council legislative aide who has resided on the East Side for 30 years with her husband and son. Recognizing that Saint Paul’s biggest asset is the high quality of life in its neighborhoods, Jane will protect natural resources, spur investment, increase property values and enhance recreation options. Dedicated to improving her community, Jane has earned a reputation as a staunch advocate for her neighborhood at City Hall.

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Kimberly Sanberg

Golden Valley City Council, At-Large

Kimberly Sanberg, a first-time candidate for Golden Valley City Council, is running because she believes Golden Valleys is a fantastic place to live and that we can make it even better. Kimberly serves on Golden Valley's Open Space and Recreation Commission and was a founding member of the Golden Valley Pride Festival. Kimberly will bring a fresh perspective to challenges Golden Valley faces as a community, listen to resident feedback, and work collaboratively to move the city forward.

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Rebecca Schack

Minnetonka City Council, Ward 2

Rebecca Schack running for Minnetonka City Council, Ward 2 after being appointed to fill the seat in August of 2018. In her time on the Council and Minnetonka Planning Commission, she has been an approachable, strong leader for all residents. She is running so she can continue to represent the community with well-reasoned and informed decision-making to ensure that Minnetonka will continue to be a great place to live and work for generations to come.

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Julie Strahan

Roseville City Council

Julie Strahan is running for a first term on the Roseville City Council. Ms. Strahan is a Human Resources Director for a nonprofit dementia care facility. She served as a teacher for 10 years, in public, private and charter schools. She is a member of ERA MN, the League of Women Voters, and has served on several Arts boards. Ms. Strahan desires to build on the connections she has created in her 17 years of living in Roseville to move Roseville forward with new ideas and creative solutions to building community.

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Kristine Sundberg

Shorewood City Council

Eagan Meg Tilley

Eagan City Council

Terese Tomanek

Duluth City Council, At-Large

Councilor Terese Tomanek is a Duluth At-Large City Councilor, having been unanimously appointed to that position by her fellow Councilors. She was re-elected in November 2021. Tomanek is employed as a chaplain at Essentia Health. She is President of the Lake Superior College Foundation, serves on the Public Utilities Commission, Duluth Sister Cities International, Glensheen Advisory Council and the Great Lakes Aquarium Advisory Council. Tomanek was author of the Duluth mask mandate in June, 2021. She serves as head of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Council, working on regional issues with representatives of the county and school board. Tomanek's issues include housing expansion, pandemic relief and support for families, all approached through an equity lens.

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Renee Van Nett

Duluth City Council, District 4

LaTrisha Vetaw

Minneapolis City Council, Ward 4

LaTrisha Vetaw was elected in 2021 to Minneapolis City Council Ward 4. LaTrisha previously served in an At Large seat on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and worked as the Director of Health Policy and Advocacy at NorthPoint Health & Wellness, Inc. During her tenure as Chair of the Park Board Intergovernmental and Legislative Committee, she worked with other elected officials and Northside community members to secure $5 million in funding for North Commons and an additional $3 million for the 26th Avenue North trail connection. She also spearheaded the creation of the Walt Dziedzic Innovation Fund which fosters thoughtful, innovative recreation programs in Minneapolis Parks. The fund prioritizes programs serving the Somali community, girls and young women (aged 21 and younger), children or teens (aged 17 and under), and adults (aged 55 and older). When elected to the City Council, LaTrisha will prioritize listening to and putting resident voices first at City Hall.

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Sheila Webb

Robbinsdale City Council, Ward 2 

Sheila Webb is running for Robbinsdale City Council in Ward 2. Sheila has worked in the field of social services for over 24 years; she has spent the last 6 years working as a school social worker. Sheila serves as Chair of Robbinsdale Human Rights Commission, Secretary for the League of Women Voters-CNHEPR and is on the Board of Directors for the Seven Dreams Education Foundation. Sheila is also a member of the Hennepin County Race Equity Advisory Council. When elected, Sheila will work to push the voices of Ward 2 and promote community engagement. Sheila will also work to assert an agenda that includes diversity, equity, inclusion and safety for the city of Robbinsdale.

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Deborah White

Moorhead City Council

In 2018 Deb White was elected to represent Moorhead’s Ward 3 on city council. White previously served in Moorhead Planning Commission but this was her first time seeking elected office. White has dedicated her career to increasing women’s representation in public leadership positions. In 2018 she was eager to join with the record number of women across the country seeking elected office. As a former Moorhead Planning Commissioner and business owner, neighborhood advocate, and experienced leader, she has the knowledge and skills to help lead the thoughtful planning needed to encourage economic development while also protecting homeowners’ investments, and promoting neighborhood vitality.

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Nelsie Yang

St. Paul City Council, Ward 6

Nelsie Yang is running for St. Paul City Council Ward 6 as a first-time candidate and young progressive leader who's ready to build a future in East Side Saint Paul fighting for people across race, class, income, and age. Nelsie is a daughter of refugees and community organizer who works to create strong community-centered coalitions that are reflected of people's values. With a bold, responsive, and progressive campaign, Nelsie will advocate for the East Side community’s needs and biggest dreams, uniting all residents, and giving them a voice in City Hall.

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Erica Zweifel

Northfield City Council 

Erica Zweifel represents Ward 3 on the Northfield City Council. A Council member since 2008, Erica has served on Northfield’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority and the Mill Towns Trail Joint Powers Board. Erica continues to prioritize working on transportation issues and improving multi-modal transportation options in the region. A progressive dedicated to social justice, transportation equity, and a sustainable future, Erica is enjoys engaging individuals and community groups in the Council process and the richness that it brings to decision-making.

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Chauntyll Allen

Saint Paul School Board

Shannon Andreson

Hopkins School Board

Shannon Andreson is running for an At Large seat on the Hopklns School Board. As the parent of two students who access services across the educational landscape, she has a deep knowledge of the district's strengths and ways we can do better. A member of the Hopkins Legislative Action Coalition for five years, Shannon has worked in partnership with the school board and administration to advocate for educational policy and funding. A first-time candidate, but not a first-time political advocate for district families, she knows the district and how to get things done for Hopkins students and families. 

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Jenny Arneson

Minneapolis School Board

In 2018 Jenny was re-elected to the Minneapolis School Board. Jenny has tirelessly advocated for academic equity among all District 1 Minneapolis schools and she holds district officials accountable for promises made to her community. Jenny has great faith in the quality of Minneapolis Public Schools: she is a product of Edison High School and has three sons in public schools right now. Prior to working in schools, Jenny was a social worker and community organizer on the Northside. She has been constantly mindful of the need to address city-wide inequalities and understands she must be an advocate for every member of our Minneapolis Public Schools family to provide the opportunity for a quality education and for strong urban schools overall.

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Erin Azer

Roseville School Board

Helen Bassett

Robbinsdale School Board

Cassidy Bjorklund

Moorhead School Board

Crystal Brakke 

Richfield School Board

Kimberly Caprini

Minneapolis School Board

Elected in 2018, Kimberly Caprini is an experienced and passionate member of the Minneapolis School Board. As a parent involved in her children’s education and as an advocate for all kids, she has spent several years volunteering in various capacities in the district. She served on school committees, site councils and district parent advisories. She is ever present at events to engage the community to hear and talk about what concerns or issues they have. Kimberly has been a regular attendee at board meetings and their committee meetings, she stayed aware of what was coming down the pipeline. Kimberly is committed to equitably funding and resourcing our schools and she has a forward-looking vision for what our schools can be and need. With over 10 years of experience advocating for MPS families and 8 of those years in our schools and at the district level she has proven that she is an asset in making a bigger impact in all students academic careers.

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Photo by  Azhae'la Hanson, North High School Class of 2018

Mary Frances Clardy

Inver Grove Heights School Board

With 23 years of experience as a public schools classroom teacher, Mary Frances Clardy will bring invaluable perspective and experience to the Inver Grove Heights School Board. Mary Frances is also an education expert who holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, has been appointed by the governor to the State Board of School Administrators and State Board of Teaching, and served as Civil Rights Commissioner for the City of Minneapolis. As a member of the school board, she will work to strengthen college and career readiness programs and will advocate for accessible, quality Pre-K education for all. She believes we must lead with integrity, transparency, and accountability while displaying great character.

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Paula Cole

Richfield School Board

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Zuki Ellis

Saint Paul School Board

Kim Ellison

Minneapolis School Board, At-Large

Kim Ellison is the mother of four amazing children, former teacher and current Minneapolis school board member. She is running because she believes that children are best served when all their needs are met. She will work to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education.

Jeanelle "Jeannie" Foster

Saint Paul School Board

Jess Garcia

Rochester School Board, Seat 7

Dr. Jess Garcia is a first-time candidate running for Rochester Public School Board, Seat 7. The district includes all of Rochester, MN, as well as Eyota, Oronoco, Pine Island, and Zumbro Falls. She is an Arizona-native who has lived around the country and the world before settling in Minnesota. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with a history of working with diverse, underserved, and vulnerable populations across the lifespan. She has also been active in taking local and state-wide leadership and committee roles within her union (MAPE), is on the Legislative Committee for the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA), is a member of the Diversity and Equity Committee within her workplace, and has been involved with the Youth Commission and committed to participating in an Olmsted County task force on addressing vaping and youth addiction. Dr. Garcia has demonstrated a commitment to developing an equitable, multicultural climate everywhere she goes. She is running for School Board to bring her expertise and skills to the table so she can support Rochester Public Schools in finally achieving their goal of bringing true equity to the district.

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Kara Gloe

Moorhead School Board

Kara Gloe is running for re-election to the Moorhead School Board. She is running because she has a passion for educational equity. Her previous experience on the board and her background in Community Development make her the best candidate.

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Angie Hanson

Albert Lea School Board

Nicole Hayes

Anoka-Hennepin School Board

Erin Heers-McArdle

Anoka-Hennepin School Board, District 1

Erin Heers-McArdle is running for Anoka-Hennepin School Board, District 1. She is running to be a voice for students, parents, and teachers. Her experiences as a board member of a national advocacy organization, a business owner, and as a school staff member and volunteer have given her a unique perspective and the background needed to best fulfill the duties of this position.

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Pam Lindberg

School Board

Representing: Robbinsdale Public Schools

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Molly Lewis

Columbia Heights School Board

Tanya Khan

Hopkins School Board

Tanya Khan is a first-time candidate running for Hopkins School Board. Tanya’s children have attended Hopkins Public Schools and she has worked in the Hopkins School system, as a substitute teacher and Media Para Specialist, for more than seven years  -- giving her valuable insight and perspective that she will bring to the board. She is an active member of the Legislative Action Coalition and worked with the Hopkins School Board to advocate for education policy. When elected, she will work to ensure that parents want to send their children to Hopkins Public Schools.  

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Rosie Loeffler Kemp

Duluth School Board

Jessica Kopp

Saint Paul School Board

Nelly Korman

Bloomington School Board

Jill Lofald

Duluth School Board, District 4

Mia Olson

Bloomington School Board

Mia Olson is running for Bloomington School Board. Mia has served a substitute teacher in the district for 23 years and holds degrees in Child Psychology, Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education. Mia and her husband David raised two children in Bloomington and each benefitted greatly from a Bloomington Public School education. As a member of the School Board, she will work to ensure every student has the same opportunities. Mia will combine her experience teaching throughout the district with her inherited passions to advocate for our students and our school community as a member of the Bloomington School Board.

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Katie O'Shea Pederson

Hopkins School Board

Katie O’Shea Pederson is running for Hopkins School Board. She is the parent of two elementary students and her family planted roots in Hopkins because they believe it is the best district to educate and empower their children. As a member of the School Board, Katie will focus on building the district through the Vision 2031 plan, brand awareness, and technology.

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Alanna Oswald

Duluth School Board

Alanna Oswald is running for re-election to the Duluth School Board. First elected in 2015, she passionately represents equity, integrity, and government transparency in the Duluth community. Her top priority is equity for students and she works to ensure all students receive an education with which they are engaged. She is also a strong advocate for mental health and will work to ensure resources for students are available in all schools. 

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Lynne Penke Valdes

Saint Anthony Village School Board

Lynne Penke Valdes is a first-time candidate running for School Board in Saint Anthony Village. As the mother of 16 and 8-year-old daughters, she has been actively involved in the school and community for a number of years and has an extensive background in education and policy. Lynne wants to make sure every child in her district receives a quality education and that students and their families feel valued and included in the community

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Natalie Ringsmuth

St. Cloud Area School Board

Natalie Ringsmuth was elected in 2018 to a seat on the District 742/St. Cloud Area School Board. This was her first time running for the 742 school board, having previously been elected to the STRIDE Academy School Board. Natalie ran for school board to ensure that all learners have equal access to educational opportunities and is uniquely qualified to serve - she is an experienced school board member, a former educator, and a mother of 3 students in District 742.

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Nora Sandstad

Duluth School Board

Sally Trnka

Duluth School Board

Sherry Tyrrell

Robbinsdale School Board

Kelsey Waits

Hastings School Board

Sandra Westerman

Mounds View School Board

Heather Wilsey

St. Louis Park School Board

Heather Wilsey is a first-time candidate for St Louis Park School Board. She brings a perspective shaped by her role as a parent and veteran public school teacher who has lived and taught in multiple communities. Heather has been a classroom teacher at all K-3 levels, taught students in Gifted & Talented and Title I Reading and Math support, and helped develop and teach a classroom Spanish program. Her life experiences have shaped her belief that diversity is a strength and is enriching for all students.

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Carol Becker

Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation 

Carol Becker is serving her fourth term on the Minneapolis Board of Estimate & Taxation. Carol prides herself on her overwhelming passion for government, public administration, and fiscal responsibility. During her tenure on the Board, including a term as the Board’s President, Carol has been an independent advisory voice to the Mayor, the City Council, and the Park Board. She hopes to continue in her role to be an advocate for what is right and responsible.

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Mia Parisian

Robbinsdale City Council, Ward 3

Mia Z Parisian has spent most of her life in Robbinsdale. Mia’s mom raised her and her siblings in a little blue house with a red door in Ward 3. Mia attended Robbinsdale schools, and her first job was with the Parks and Recreation Department. She graduated from St. Olaf College and moved abroad to teach at a University in Southeast Asia. Upon returning home to Robbinsdale, she now works as an Instructional Designer and lives with her husband in that very same blue house with the red door in Ward 3. She is passionate about inclusion, the environment, and representation. Mia serves as the Chair of Robbinsdale’s Planning Commission. Robbinsdale has never had more than one woman serve on its City Council at one time. Mia is now the only woman on the Robbinsdale City Council ballot and looks forward to serving her community in a new and impactful way.

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Kindra Ramaker

Olmsted County Commissioner, District 4

My name is Kindra Ramaker and I was born in Spring Valley, Minnesota. My family and I have lived in rural High Forest, just outside Stewartville, for the past 10 years. I graduated from public high school in Spring Valley and went to college at Creighton University and got a graduate degree from the University of Minnesota. I’ve spent most of my professional career as an analyst and a project manager. I’ve found these skills very valuable in every aspect of my life. It involves understanding the big picture first, and then breaking it down into actionable steps. It requires leading diverse groups of people and getting them to see the same vision and do their unique part to accomplish it - all within the timeline and on budget. I thrive on tackling some of the most difficult, sometimes even gnarly problems. I love looking at situations and finding the most wins for everyone rather than competing for one group of people to win the most. My best satisfaction comes from seeing teams thrive and problems getting solved. Trophies have never been important to me.

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Therese Kiser

Crystal City Council, Ward 1

Therese Kiser is running for re-election to Crystal City Council, Ward I. She was first elected in 2018 and wants to continue the work during a second term. Therese is a long time Crystal resident and has been involved in her community in many ways. She has volunteered for many organizations. Currently, she serves on the Community Board of the New Hope YMCA and is Vice-president of the Crystal Historical Society. Therese and her husband, Randy, have been married for 35 years, they have two grown sons and love to travel.

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Kriystauhl Fitchett

Burnsville City Council

Kriystauhl Fitchett is no stranger when it comes to making strong inroads in political affairs. Having grown up with parents who sparked her interest in becoming active in community action, she knew her purpose in life and the direction of her personal and professional career. After earning a BA in political science and an MA in public administration, the Ohio native stepped away from her hometown to establish new beginnings in Minnesota. In 2006, she immediately began volunteering with the city of Burnsville to learn, first-hand, what the strongest needs of the community were. While working in numerous government positions with the Minnesota Legislature, the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, and the Minnesota District Courts, Kriystauhl has seamlessly worked with Mayor’s, elected and appointed Officials, Judicial Officers, Law Enforcement, business owners, private citizens to members holding local office. She firmly believes building relationships and a coalition to work together to achieve common goal will help Burnsville become a model city. While actively serving as the Chair for the Burnsville Economic Development Commission, Chair for Minnesota MAPE employees, and previously serving with the Dayton Administration as Co-Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, her sights are focused on becoming the first African American female to sit on the Burnsville City Council where she hopes to apply more than 25 years of knowledge and experience working with economic development, government budgets, block grants and public programs to help the city achieve its goal to provide more affordable housing, accessibility and expansion of broadband, and to revitalize its under-developed commercial real estate. Kriystauhl believes these efforts will help to make Burnsville a more vibrant and inclusive community for all its ever-increasing diverse residents.

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Karen MacLaughlin

Olmsted County Attorney

Karen MacLaughlin is a candidate for Olmsted County Attorney (Rochester, Minnesota). Ms. MacLaughlin received her law degree with honors from William Mitchell College of Law and has been a successful trial attorney in Rochester for 19 years and counting. She served as an Assistant Olmsted County Attorney from 1999-2016, and now practices family law for a local legal aid agency representing low-income clients. She was elected to the Rochester School Board in 2020, and currently serves as Treasurer. She previously served on the boards of the local Women’s Shelter, the League of Women Voters, and the Olmsted County Human Rights Commission. Ms. MacLaughlin is an active and visible member of the community, and is a passionate advocate for human rights, safe communities, crime victims, and reducing systemic barriers to justice. She is fiercely pro-choice and a strong advocate for reproductive justice. She believes every person has a right to a safe, legal and accessible abortion. She believes in every person’s right to bodily autonomy and the individual right to make healthcare decisions. If elected Olmsted County Attorney and if abortion becomes illegal in Minnesota, Ms. MacLaughlin is committed to using her prosecutorial discretion to deny prosecution of anyone who has an abortion, provides an abortion, or assists with an abortion in Olmsted County.

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Emily Rousseau

Arden Hills City Council

Emily currently works as the Data Privacy Manager for a publicly-traded corporation. She believes all of us have a right to privacy and to have our personal information protected. Emily analyzes state and federal privacy laws and develops policies to protect our clients’ personal data. She also values government openness. Previously, Emily was the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s Data Practices Compliance Officer, responsible for ensuring its employees faithfully complied with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. Emily’s MBA is from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota.

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Susan Pha

Minnesota Senate, District 38

Susan Pha is the SD38 DFL candidate for State Senate. She currently serves as the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Brooklyn Park. She was elected to the City Council in 2016 and re-elected in 2020. She is a Commissioner of the Economic and Development Authority and a Board Member of the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth. For almost 20 years Susan has organized and built community power to uplift women and girls through mentorship, addressing gender inequities, and creating economic opportunities. Susan is known as a leader and champion for youth programs, education and economic opportunities, livable wages, and affordable housing. She is a passionate advocate for access to mental health services, and affordable healthcare. Susan is ready to work and fight hard for policies that improve the lives of the people in her district and across Minnesota.

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Michelle Boyechko

Minnesota Senate, District 11

Michelle Boyechko is a small farmer in Northern Minnesota raising Dexter Cattle, KuneKune Pigs and two teenagers. She felt obliged to rub after the Roe decision was leaked, followed by the Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX shootings. The thought that she may never see her kids after hugging them good-bye the morning after Uvalde was too much. Michelle is a strong proponent for abortion rights, common sense gun legislation and rebuilding rural areas by supporting small to medium farms.

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Mary Supple

Mayor, Richfield

Richfield At-Large Council Member Mary Supple is running for Mayor of Richfield. Supple is an active local leader and was a teacher in Richfield Public Schools for 33 years. She currently serves on the City Council and is chair of the Richfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Council Member Supple was active as a local union leader in Education Richfield serving as local president as well as lead contract negotiator. She was also a member of the Education Minnesota Governing Board, a member of the National Education Association Board of Directors, and a trustee of the Minnesota Teacher Retirement Association. Supple is excited about the future of Richfield and wants to work together with residents to dream about and build the future of our thriving community.

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