Christoph Dundas is a lifelong resident of Southern Minnesota. As the oldest of 6 children, he quickly learned to value family and hard work. He and his wife believe Southern Minnesota is the best place to raise their four children. Christoph is the band teacher at Austin High School and was named the 2025 Austin Teacher of the Year and a 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist.

Christoph is a consensus-builder who believes in reaching agreement on small issues first. He believes that state legislators should first represent the people in their district as they seek to make Minnesota better. Top priorities include healthcare, public education, affordable housing, and family farms.