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Read More Here   I’m very concerned about the future of our country. I am the only viable candidate in this race who will uphold the Constitution, protect liberty, and fight for our rights. We need a strong Congress as a check on executive and judicial powers. I promise to bring meaningful investments to our region and, as an economist, I will focus on tax fairness and fixing our economy so it works for everyone. I’ll represent working people, not corporate interests or political parties.   I’m a mother of two teenage boys. My husband is a criminologist. My grandparents were farmers. I grew up in a small township. My mother raised me and my older sister after divorcing my father (a firefighter, paramedic, and Vietnam veteran) due to his alcoholism. I started working at age 14 parking cars at the county fair, then at a restaurant and grocery store. I know what it’s like to work hard and still struggle to pay bills. I was lucky to get a scholarship and government loan to attend college. I’m a proud graduate of the University of Minnesota.   I have a proven track record of getting things done in a divided government where no party had total control while representing Duluth in the state Legislature. I advanced measures improving access to affordable health care, reducing drug prices, and expanding coverage for telehealth. I closed corporate tax loopholes to make our tax system more fair. I was successful in securing millions of dollars in bonding projects, including the Essentia hospital and St. Luke’s-Aspirus medical district. As a Great Lakes commissioner, I advocated for federal funds to clean up the St. Louis River and to address invasive species.   It's the most chaotic and unproductive Congress in history. Rep. Pete Stauber is part of this by aligning with an extremist faction and corporate interests. He signed the lawsuit attempting to invalidate the 2020 election and voted against investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. Stauber is a member of the Republican Study Committee , which supports restricting Social Security and Medicare . Stauber voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which brought jobs and billions in funding for the Blatnik Bridge, roads, lead-line replacement, water treatment, airport improvements, and broadband. Yet, he didn’t hesitate to take credit. Stauber voted against domestic manufacturing (CHIPS Act), against access to contraception, against helping veterans exposed to toxins, against funding law enforcement, against affordable child care, against limiting use of PFAS, against capping the price of insulin, against funding for Ukraine, against a Republican bill lowering health care prices, against labor rights, and against voting rights. He supported an amendment reducing funding to district public schools by $6 million and sponsored a bill preventing access to IVF treatment.   Stauber has failed to deliver for our region. Despite being in office five years, he has passed only two of his bills into law: naming a post office and starting a task force. Stauber’s inability to work with others has resulted in missed economic-development and job opportunities. Stauber blames others and complains about issues he should be solving, including border security.   Stauber doesn’t show up. A town hall he hosted about delisting the wolf divided two groups, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association and Hunters for Hunters. He should be spending more time in his own district and hosting in-person town halls so he can listen to folks he’s supposed to represent.   Stauber also ranks near the top for missed votes in Congress (top 11%) and has by far the most missed votes in Minnesota’s congressional delegation.   I will prioritize affordable housing, health care, child care, jobs, education, small businesses, climate resiliency, border security, and safe communities. I will protect veterans, Social Security, Medicare, tribal sovereignty, and our rights. I will fight to keep our rural health care facilities open. I will be a leader for responsible mining. I will listen, work across party lines, put country above party, fight for working families, deliver results, and be on your side.   There is a better way forward and a future where we improve lives by investing in people and in our communities. I ask for your vote in the Aug. 13 primary and Nov. 5 election.   -- Jen Schultz, Democratic candidate for Minnesota's 8th District

Duluth, MN - The Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Rural Caucus is honored to announce its endorsement of Mark Munger for the Minnesota State House in District 3B. With a distinguished career in law, public service, and community involvement, Mark Munger brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to serving the people of District 3B. Born in St. Paul but raised in Duluth from a young age, Mark Munger has deep roots in the community. He graduated with honors from Duluth Denfeld High School, the University of Minnesota Duluth, and the William Mitchell College of Law. With a background as a trial attorney from 1981 to 1998, including serving as Proctor City Attorney for 14 years, Munger has a proven track record of advocating for justice and upholding the law. In 1998, Mark Munger was elected as a Judge and served in that capacity until January 2019. He continued to contribute to the legal system as a senior judge during the pandemic. Munger's commitment to public service extends beyond the courtroom as he is actively involved in the community as the Co-Executive Director of Grace ELCA in Hermantown and serving on the Voyageurs Scout Council Advancement Committee. Mark Munger's extensive experience, commitment to justice, and dedication to community service make him a strong candidate for the Minnesota State House. The DFL Rural Caucus stands behind Mark Munger and encourages voters to support him in the upcoming election. Learn more about Mark at mark4mn.com ###

Duluth, MN - The DFL Rural Caucus is thrilled to announce its endorsement of Rep. Alicia “Liish” Kozlowski for re-election in Minnesota State House District 8B. Serving their first term representing eastern Duluth, Rep. Kozlowski has been a dedicated advocate for inclusive and thriving economies, affordable housing, climate justice, education equity, and critical infrastructure in Minnesota. As a member of the Capital Investment, Economic Development Finance and Policy, Housing Finance and Policy, and Labor and Industry Finance and Policy Committees, Rep. Kozlowski has been a driving force in shaping legislation that supports a more equitable and sustainable future for all Minnesotans. Their commitment to advancing gender freedom, racial equity, and inclusion has been instrumental in creating positive change within the legislature. Rep. Kozlowski made history as the first non-binary/Two Spirit person to serve in the state legislature and proudly co-created the first Queer Caucus in the DFL party. Additionally, they were elected Vice Chair of the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus, further demonstrating their dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in Minnesota politics. "We are proud to endorse Rep. Alicia “Liish” Kozlowski for re-election in District 8B," said Theresa Keaveny, DFL Rural Caucus Chair. "Their leadership and advocacy on critical issues such as affordable housing, climate justice, and education equity have made a significant impact on our community. We urge voters to support Rep. Kozlowski in the upcoming election to continue moving Minnesota forward towards a more just and inclusive future." Rep. Alicia “Liish” Kozlowski's unwavering commitment to driving positive change and advancing equity and inclusion makes them an excellent choice for re-election in District 8B. The DFL Rural Caucus stands behind Rep. Kozlowski and encourages voters to show their support at the polls. Learn more about Alicia “Liish” Kozlowski at alicia-for-duluth.com.

< Back Jessica Navarro MN House of Representatives House District 19A Faribault, Minnesota My name is Jessica Navarro. For the past eight years, Faribault has been home to me and my two children, but my family's roots in this community stretch back over 15 years.I hold an associate's degree & bachelor's degree in social work. 2010, I survived a traumatic car accident caused by a drunk driver, which left me severely disabled. For nearly two years, I relied on a wheelchair and had to relearn even the most basic tasks. The accident also transformed me from being right-handed to predominantly left-handed. Since then, I've been on a journey of learning and adaptation, striving to navigate life with my disability and achieve as much independence as possible jessnavarrodfl@gmail.com Donate Website

< Back AJ (John) Peters U.S. House of Representatives Congressional District 7 Ward Township, Minnesota Grew Up and Shelby Iowa. Married, six children and eight grandchildren – avid outdoorsmen who has lived in Western Minnesota for more than 30 years. Small Business owner since 1989 – supports business growth and understands the challenges businesses, workers, and farmers face Researcher/Manager at Honeywell – worked on the Patriot Missile, Space Shuttle, and the Space Station Former High School Teacher/Coach Chair, Hands of Hope Resource Center – providing support for domestic abuse victims in Todd and Morrison Counties Chair, Todd County Broadband Coalition – helping bring more high-speed internet to rural Minnesota Past member of the National Bipolar Organization Board ajpeters@ajpetersforcongress.org Donate Website

< Back Rep. Luke Frederick MN House of Representatives House District 18B Mankato, Minnesota I grew up in Eagle Lake and have had a strong belief in SERVICE my whole life. It started when I joined Boy Scouts at a young age and then was further developed when I joined Civil Air Patrol. After I graduated high school, I joined AmeriCorp National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) for a 1-year term of volunteer service. NCCC took me from building a summer camp for underprivileged kids in Vermont, to building Habitat homes in Alabama, to disaster relief in Florida. campaign@frederickforhouse.com Donate Website