is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Mali Anderson State House District 17A Hutchinson, MN I was born in Colorado and grew up on a small hobby farm on a mesa, in the high desert of New Mexico. I attended Baptist academies in primary and secondary school, and then graduated from Piedra Vista High School in Farmington, NM in 2004. I grew up near the Diné people of the Navajo nation, and I witnessed the ongoing injustices being done to them. During this time I also traveled on mission trips to South Africa, and Mexico where I helped deliver humanitarian aid. I watched the damaging impact of climate change in my own area. After high school I studied at the University of NM Roswell. I completed the EMT-Basic certification, followed by the EMT-Intermediate certification at Texas A&M-ESTI. I moved to MN in 2011, because of climate change, the economy, and the desire for my children to benefit from quality education, job opportunities, top tier healthcare, and affordable, safe housing. Those basic necessities are vital to sustain this beautiful State I have come to love as my own. In 2015 I graduated from Ridgewater College with an Associate's degree and began taking additional classes at both SCSU and BSU. I was certain I would complete my education, launch a career, pay off my debt, own my own home, and take them on vacations to see the world! It would then be time to finally give back to all the people and non profit agencies who helped me get there. This was my American Dream. However, in 2019, before I could finish school, I became very ill. That illness coincided with a severe bicycle accident. The injuries I sustained in the accident caused temporal lobe epilepsy. My health deteriorated, taking a few years to stabilize. I am here because the Affordable Healthcare Act saved my life, helped me become a better parent, and continues to sustain me and my children to this day. If I win, I will work within my sphere of influence to demand Universal Healthcare, protect the right to bodily autonomy, protect the environment and the BWCA watershed, and support other programs that help vulnerable populations. Above all, we must protect the Constitutional and Human Rights of all constituents of MN district 17a. mali4mnhouse17a@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Matt Little U.S. House District 2 New Market Township, MN Matt is a lifelong MN-CD2 resident. Raised in Lakeville, educated at UMN Morris and UMN Law, he has dedicated his career to public service. Elected to the Lakeville City Council in 2010 and then as Mayor at 27, where he championed public safety, housing, and fiscal responsibility. As State Senator for District 58, Matt authored over 60 bipartisan bills, fought to make insulin and prescriptions affordable, protected veteran services, and expanded transit for seniors and people with disabilities. A disability rights attorney, Matt lives in New Market Township with his wife Coco, daughter Poppy, and their pets. He’s running for Congress to keep the American Dream within reach for every family in MN-CD2. info@littleforcongress.com Donate Website

Allie Wolf is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 26B Back Allie Wolf MN House of Representatives House District 26B Spring Valley, Minnesota I’m a mom, a Marine veteran, and a proud, born-and-raised Minnesotan. For most of my life, ever since I was five years old, I’ve lived in SE Minnesota. I went to college at Winona State University to study Mass Communications, and later enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2011 as a linguist where I studied the Pashto language and Afghan culture. But after my enlistment, my husband and I moved back home to Spring Valley to start our own family, and I used my G.I. Bill to get my Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. I've been a working mom, stay-at-home mom, and everything in between since then, and now I'm ready to take on a new service role as the representative of District 26B. alliewolfformnhouse@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Rusty Nelson State House District 21A Hendricks, MN My grandparents and great-grandparents farmed in northwest MN (Kittson, Roseau, and Polk Counties). My parents were in the Air Force and Civil Service, so we lived in Hawaii (where I was born), Nebraska, Puerto Rico, and North Dakota. Attended Concordia College, Moorhead, and studied more at the University of North Dakota (PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology). I conducted biochemical/biophysical research for 13 years including Scotland (UK), University of Minnesota, and South Dakota State University. After that, I taught science (7-12) and Spanish for 28 years. I am a trustee at my church in Hendricks, am president of the Hendricks Senior Center, volunteer at the local nursing home, and have been an EMT here for over 20 years. My wife and I have lived in Grand Forks, Scotland, Mpls and here in Lincoln County, where we are very happy to have called home for 32 years. nelsonfor21A@itctel.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Abdi Daisane State House District 14A St. Cloud, MN Abdi Daisane is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor endorsed candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives, District 14A, representing the Saint Cloud, Saint Augusta, Saint Joseph and Waite Park. His story is one of perseverance, community, and the belief that where you start does not have to determine where you end up. He is running for the Minnesota House because he knows what it means to face real barriers, and he knows what changes when someone in government actually understands them. Families in District 14A deserve a representative who has navigated broken systems firsthand, who has built something real in this community, and who is accountable to the people who live here, not to outside money or distant political agendas. Abdi Daisane is running for Central Minnesota, for every family that deserves a fair chance to build a life worth living, no matter where they started. abdi@daisaneformn.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Emily Thabes State House District 2B Bagley, MN Emily Thabes brings twenty years of experience across corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors. She has led teams, managed budgets, and built partnerships across jurisdictions at every level. Since 2021 she has served as Executive Director of the Beltrami County Historical Society, developing public programs and working across tribal nations, county agencies, and community organizations throughout northern Minnesota. She chose Bagley in 2020 and has called it home with her husband John ever since. She believes we must meet our obligations to one another and the land and is running to do exactly that. campaign@emilythabesformn.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Heather Arndt State House District 20A Goodhue County, MN Raised on a family farm in Belle Creek Township and a graduate of Wanamingo High School, Heather Arndt is a lifelong advocate for rural Minnesota. She served 28 years in the Army National Guard, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel after two tours in Afghanistan, earning a Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge. She has led local efforts to stop Zip Rail and improve safety along Highway 52. With advanced degrees in political science, plant science, and international agriculture, she works in emergency preparedness and brings a record of bipartisan, results-driven leadership. heather.for.house20a@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Rick Olson State Senate District 54 Prior Lake, MN Minnesota resident 1991-98, 2014 – now Experience: Michigan State Representative, 2011-12 K-12 Public School Business Manager – 10+ Years Private Business Manager – 15 Years Global Minnesota Presenter of Great Decisions Series on Foreign Policy—2019 to present World traveler – visited 49 countries Corn Grower Cooperative President—1994-96 Certified Financial Planner – 1984-89 Attorney, Washington Governor’s Office – 1983-84 Attorney, Washington State Legislature – 1981-83 Agricultural Economist – 1970-75 Education: Stanford Law School Graduate, 1978 Michigan State University Graduate, 1970 Completed coursework for Ph.D. in K-12 Education Administration (ABD) Completed coursework for Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (ABD) rick@rickformn.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Zachary Dorholt State House District 14B St. Cloud, MN Zach Dorholt is a lifelong Minnesotan, mental health professional, dedicated father of three girls, and community advocate committed to making our state a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Zach earned his BA in Community Development and MS in Counseling Psychology from St. Cloud State University. Elected to the Minnesota House in 2012, Zach served as Vice Chair of the Higher Education Committee, championing affordable education and student success. He currently serves on the St. Cloud Area School Board, where he works to ensure every child has access to quality public education. Zach is also a nonprofit leader and co-founder of the Independent Music Collaborative of Central Minnesota, promoting youth engagement, local arts, and sober spaces. His service spans multiple boards focused on sustainability, public health, and civic engagement. votezachdorholt@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Daniel Colten Schmidt State House District 28B Lindstrom, MN I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, and have lived in both rural and urban communities all across the country. I graduated from Hampshire College in 2022 with a BA in Economics and Natural Philosophy. My studies led me to my first job in Minnesota as a canoe guide. I then worked as an AmeriCorps member with the Minneapolis Health Department and served on the Minneapolis Green Zone Council where I advocated for economic growth and public health. Over the last 3 years, I served as Finance & Development Director of the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute, an economic development nonprofit focused on community ownership. In my role, I helped raise over $12 million to support the community. campaign@elect-schmidt.org Donate Website

< Back Representative Angie Craig Democrat - District 2 Contact Form Office & Contact Information Washington, DC 2052 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2271 Eagan Office 1915 Plaza Dr, Suite 202 Eagan, MN 55122 Phone: (651) 846-2120 Committee Assignments: House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications & Technology Subcommittee on Health

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Melissa Maertens State House District 10A Brainerd, MN Born in southwest Minnesota, raised in the Twin Cities, educated in Moorhead, and now living in the Brainerd Lakes Area, I’ve experienced the diversity of communities that make Minnesota strong. With backgrounds in economics, property management, inventory operations, and small business ownership, I understand the real-world challenges families and businesses face. I’m passionate about community service, sustainability, animal rescue, and building practical solutions that strengthen local communities and create opportunities for the future melissamaertens@proton.me Donate Website