is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Jake Johnson U.S. House District 1 Rochester, MN Jake grew up in Stewartville, Minnesota, with ten siblings, as the son of a garbage man and a meter reader. Jake worked hard to make it into the middle class, supported along the way by his church community, public programs, and great teachers, which inspired him to become a math teacher. Today, Jake and his wife Molly are raising four boys in southern Minnesota, and they feel the rising cost of groceries, utilities, and healthcare firsthand. After 20 years in the classroom, Jake is running for Congress to bring down costs, take on corruption, and invest in small towns, so that his students have a shot at the American Dream like he did. hq@jakejohnsonforcongress.com Donate Website

< Back Representative Pete Stauber Republican - District 8 Contact Form Office & Contact Information Washington, DC 145 Cannon HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6211 Cambridge Office 300 3rd Avenue NE Cambridge, MN 55008 Chisholm Office 316 W Lake Street Room 7 Chisholm, MN 55719 Hermantown Office 5094 Miller Trunk Hwy, Suite 900 Hermantown, MN 55811 Phone: (218) 481-6396 Brainerd Office 501 Laurel Street Brainerd, MN 56401 Committee Assignments: House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources (Chairman) Subcommittee on Federal Lands House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee on Aviation House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Peggy Flanagan U.S. Senate St. Louis Park, MN Peggy understands what Minnesota families are facing right now – she lived it. Raised by a single mom in St. Louis Park, Peggy’s family was able to make it because of hard work and help from public programs like Section 8 housing, SNAP, and childcare assistance. Medicaid was her health insurance as she dealt with serious asthma that had her in and out of the hospital. Peggy knows Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts to these programs, and so many more, are hurting Minnesota families. She’s running for Senate to fight back. info@peggyflanagan.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Jeff Larson State House District 10B Milaca, MN I am a 30 year resident of Bogus Brook Township just south of Milaca. I have been a licensed alcohol and drug counselor for 30 years. I have been a non profit leader, Director of Health and Human Services for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and am currently a part owner of a health tech company that serves people with substance use issues. I served 3 terms on the Milaca School Board, several years as Board Chair. For twenty years I have worked to support rural DFL candidates in and around Mille Lacs County. jeff@jefflarsonforhouse.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Caitlyn Sanow-Minnett State Senate District 21 Lake Benton, MN Raised in Tracy, MN, Caitlyn understands the challenges facing rural communities because she’s lived them alongside her neighbors. She has worked in childcare, hospitality, currently, in higher education as a circulation supervisor an academic library, and on her union’s local leadership team. Coming from a family rooted in healthcare, agriculture, public service, and education, Caitlyn is running to put people before politics and ensure Southwest Minnesota has a strong voice at the table. caitlyn@sanowminett.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Jason Lohmann State Senate District 20 Zumbrota, MN Jason is running to represent you and your family in the Minnesota Senate because our rural communities deserve strong, honest representation. He will bring common sense, practical experience, and a working-class voice to St. Paul. Jason loves his small town and being a farmer. Jason is passionate about hard work and respects this community and our land. He is already serving his community on the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board, the Goodhue County Education District Board, Zumbrota Township Board, and Fireboard. Jason is committed to strong schools for our kids and better rural infrastructure, protecting families farms and small businesses, and fully supporting veterans. jasonlohmannsd20@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Charles McConaughay State House District 27B Baldwin, MN My name is Charles McConaughay, and I am running to represent Minnesota House District 27B. I believe our communities deserve a government that works as hard as the people who live here and that fixes problems without drama. I was born on November 28, 1981, and grew up in Pine City, Minnesota, where neighbors showed up for one another and where I first learned to help out. As a teenager, I became the person friends called when a printer jammed or a computer would not boot. I did not know it at the time, but that habit of digging into a problem and making it work would shape my career. In 2005, I moved to Phoenix to start my IT career. Over more than 20 years, I worked as a Support Technician, Web Developer, Content Manager, and Support Analyst, and today I serve as a Senior Manager of IT Support. For the last seven years I have led teams and managed multi million dollar asset budgets. My work focuses on practical results. I help organizations track incidents with the right software tools, manage the full asset lifecycle, and streamline the day to day systems that people rely on. The approach is simple. Listen first. Bring the right people to the table. Measure what matters. Then ship improvements that save time and money. That is how I plan to work for District 27B in St. Paul. After nearly two decades in the desert, my family and I returned to Minnesota in 2022. We loved many things about Phoenix, but long term livability was a real concern. We also wanted our kids to grow up near aunts, uncles, and cousins. Home won. Today my wife and I live in Baldwin, Minnesota with our son, our daughter, my mom, my dad, one enthusiastic dog, and one very opinionated cat. When the weather cooperates, we head for parks, forests, trails, and any place with a good view. When it does not, I am usually in the lower level of my multi-generational home tinkering with our home network or updating a server I built. info@charlesformn.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Heather Holmes State House District 24A Byron, MN Heather Holmes is a mom, scientist, and former school board member from Byron, MN. Raised on Lake Superior and a southeastern Minnesota resident since 2006, she brings nearly two decades of research experience and an ability to follow the facts and solve real problems. Heather is running for the Minnesota House because rural communities deserve a real voice at the Capitol and not to be treated as an afterthought. She’s committed to fighting for adequate funding for rural schools and EMS, and making sure the state backs its promises with real resources. She and her family are committed to public service and to building a Minnesota where every family has what they need to thrive. hello@holmesformn.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Jon Wilson State House District 21B St. James, MN I was born and raised in Fairmont, Minnesota, before heading off to college. I first attended Grand View College, where I played baseball and graduated with a political science degree. After college, I continued to play baseball for many years around the area of District 21B but never really found my career until going back to school to get my teaching degree. Since achieving my teaching degree, I have spent the last 20 years teaching social studies and coaching baseball and football at St. James High School. While in St. James, I was blessed with a stepson and two daughters that keep me on my toes. In most of the years teaching I have had experience teaching government over many different presidential and state government leaders. In 2022, I decided to run for mayor but the deadline had already passed to file so ran as a write-in winning that election with over 60% of the vote in St. James. As I followed the state government closer, I found that our representative did not give a true voice to rural Minnesota and our district, so I decided to run in 2024 and now again in 2026 where my resolve to help our district is even stronger. We have lost out of numerous opportunities to improve our communities and bring cultures and political beliefs together and our current government is failing. My purpose for running in 2026 is to change that narrative and bring people together - not tear people down. I am running as a Democrat Centrist that understands the district and what people want and need to be successful. I am seeking your endorsement once again and help to ensure people know that solid representation matters compared to party labels and rhetoric. We need results in District 21B. jonwilsonformnhouse@gmail.com Donate Website

Get Out the Vote Fundraiser! You're invited to attend the DFL Rural Caucus Get Out The Vote Virtual Fundraiser featuring keynote speaker Sen. Amy Klobuchar (invited) alongside DFL leaders who attended the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Join us for an inspiring evening of shared experiences and critical updates on the Rural Caucus's efforts to elect DFL candidates in Greater Minnesota. We are seeking sponsors at the following levels: Bronze : $50 Silver : $100 Gold : $150 Platinum : $250 (includes a complimentary "Growing Democracy" Rural Caucus sign). Sponsors will be acknowledged at the start and close of the event and featured in a special loop highlighting Rural Caucus-endorsed candidates. Our goal is to raise $2,500 to sustain our efforts. Your support is vital as we continue to give financial and grassroots assistance to key races, including the Harris-Walz ticket, Sen. Klobuchar, and Congressional candidates. Register Become a Sponsor Can't attend? No worries! You can still support the Rural Caucus with a sponsorship. Sponsors Platinum : $250 Aleta Borrud Craig & Deb Maki Chuck Smith Dewey Gold : $150 Mac Erhardt Jeff Stand & Kim Jeppesen Anita Fineday Silver : $100 Theresa Keaveny Bronze : $50 Alissa Brickman Ann Bajari Aaron Heim Eugenio Lopez Lisa Schoelerman

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Julie Kelzer State Senate District 17 Norwood Young America, MN Hi, my name is Julie Kelzer, I'm a small business owner from Norwood Young America. A mother of two, who started working in customer service at 14, including managing beauty salons. During the COVID epidemic, I started a home-based cleaning business in order to supervise the education of her children, one of whom had special needs. My key priorities, include: Affordable health care with greater access to specialists and mental healthcare in rural Minnesota. Strengthening and restoring cuts to education. Stronger locally owned farm economy, with fair markets and anti-trust protections. Revise regulations on small businesses to ensure success. Revise regulations on home based daycares and centers to help lower costs. I will work for the people and not corporate interests. The state needs to overhaul the budget to fund top priorities, especially with the federal funding cuts. Raising taxes is not a solution the people can afford. I want to deliver for the people, we all deserve better. contact@juliekelzer4mnsenate.com Donate Website

Marisa Ulmen is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 22A Back Marisa Ulmen MN House of Representatives House District 22A Fieldon Township, Minnesota I am a fifth generation farmer from Watonwan County. My husband and I raise crops, non-confinement Berkshire hogs, Nubian dairy goats and broilers. We own a feed mill where we sell all kinds of animal feed made in small batches and use no antibiotics, medicines or hormones. I studied political science, philosophy and economics at MSU. Until I met my husband I was also a single mother for 12 years and know the pressures of making ends meet when working full time, going to school and raising a child. ulmenhouse22a@gmail.com Donate Website