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is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Joe Brothers State House District 48A Victoria, MN My name is Joe Brothers and I started working at a young age delivering newspapers in my hometown. I graduated from high school, then college, married the love of my life and my best friend, taught for 11 years, coached football and basketball, and started a family. When our third child was born and the costs of day care were as much as or more than my paycheck, my wife and I discussed and decided to have me become a stay-at-home dad. I stayed home for five years while our children were young and then, once our youngest started kindergarten, I started working for Wells Fargo. While at Wells Fargo, I rose through the company to become a Vice President in the Home Mortgage division. I will bring the experiences of my life and work plus the experiences of others to the State Capitol in St. Paul to solve the problems facing the state of Minnesota. I'm also connecting, listening, learning, and remaining focused on the issues that matter the most to the people of Waconia, Victoria, Chaska, Cologne, Mayer, and the surrounding townships. I'm also working to make St. Paul look more like Carver County and rural Minnesota. I have three adult children and I live in the small town of Victoria. I absolutely love the beautiful downtown with the bike path running over the old railroad bed and Carver Park Reserve within minutes. I like hearing the families and kids playing, the swans, cranes, geese, ducks, and, the occasional pheasant, flying, and the birds chirping. I love to hunt, fish, hike, cross country and downhill ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, enjoy the lakes in the summer, and drive around rural Minnesota. I enjoy sporting clays, trap, and skeet as well as shooting guns at shooting ranges. I'm at home at a rodeo, a tractor pull, a sprint car race, a farmers market, on a lake, at a theater performance, or at an art fair. On certain days, when the wind is blowing just right, he can smell the manure from the dairy farm across the road while walking around his neighborhood with the family dog, Bentley. It reminds him of home and brings back fond memories from growing up in Montana. joebrothersformnhouse@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Arlis Sayler State House District 13A Eden Valley, MN I have been married over 45 years. We have 4 grown children and 7 grand children. I grew up in North Dakota on two different Dairy Farms. After working in the oilfields for 2 years after high school, I got my agricultural engineering degree at NDSU. I worked for Cargill for 35 years and during that time my MBA was achieved. I am retired but running because of the work that must be done to build back a strong future for rural Minnesota in district 13A. admin@arlisformn.com Donate Website

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is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Joey Smyth State House District 30A Otsego, MN I've spent my entire working career in retail, serving and working directly with people in our community. That experience taught me that leadership starts with listening and that real solutions come from understanding the everyday challenges people face. As a moderate Democrat, I'm running for House District 30A. We need transparent leadership that answers to the people, practical steps to lower costs for working families, and a government that is accessible and responsive to everyone. I'm not running to play partisan politics; I'm running to serve. If you're ready for common-sense leadership that puts our community first, I'm asking for your support. smyth@vote4joeysmyth.org Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Sen. Heather Gustafson State Senate District 36 Vadnais Heights, MN Heather was born and raised in small-town Minnesota, the daughter of a teacher and business manager, and granddaughter of a Navy veteran and Iowa farmers. She built a 14-year career in radio before earning her teaching license and a master's degree in Education. She taught high school history, including in the Centennial School District, before joining the Senate in 2023. As a lawmaker, she authored a $300 million public safety package, landmark anti-fraud reform, and free school meals for every student. Over 70% of her bills are bipartisan. She and her husband have four children and several rescue pets. voteheathergustafson@gmail.com Donate Website

Jeanne Hendricks is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 6 Back Jeanne Hendricks U.S. House of Representatives Congressional District 6 Jeanne Hendricks is a Democratic candidate for Congress running to defeat GOP Rep. Tom Emmer in Minnesota’s 6th District. Jeanne is a nurse anesthetist, mom of two adult children, and community activist who makes decisions every day based on facts and science. She has spent the last 30 years raising a family and providing health care as a nurse anesthetist to adults and children in Minnesota. info@hendricksformn.com Donate Website

Kari Rehrauer is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 35B Back Kari Rehrauer MN House of Representatives House District 35B Coon Rapids, Minnesota I am the youngest of four children raised in a middle class family in Eau Claire, WI. My family had a small business where I first learned the value of hard work, kindness, compassion and how to treat those around you. I attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s in education. From there I became a life and Earth science teacher in the public schools for 20 years. I am now a city council member for Coon Rapids where I take my experience as a woman and science teacher to grow my circle of influence to help those in our community. To me, the role of a public servant is to care for and better the lives of all of their constituents. kariformn@gmail.com Donate Website

Brian M Hobson is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 5A Back Brian M Hobson MN House of Representatives House District 5A Park Rapids, Minnesota Brian M. Hobson, a 3rd grade teacher in Laporte MN, brings a lifetime of dedication to community and education. Raised in Pine City, with parents in education and law, he learned early the values of responsibility and integrity. From building a lawn mowing business at twelve to teaching across MN and abroad, Brian's work ethic shines. With a master's degree and diverse teaching experience, he's prepared to serve as your next State Representative and is committed to his district's future. Brian@hobsonforhouse5a.com Donate Website

Abdi Daisane is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 14A Back Abdi Daisane MN House of Representatives House District 14A St. Cloud, Minnesota I am a small business owner, a father of a five-year-old, and an advocate for a more just, better, and brighter future for our children and our community. What does that look like? I want thriving small businesses, high-quality educational systems and opportunities, an improved quality of life, and a society that values individual well-being, liberty, and freedom. Join me in my bid for the Minnesota House of Representatives to ensure our community has a strong, effective, and hopeful leader representing us in our state’s capital, and to ensure our community has access to opportunities and resources in building a more vibrant community. daisaneformn@gmail.com Donate Website

AJ (John) Peters is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 7 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

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Martha Brown State House District 19A Faribault, MN Martha Brown was born in Erie, PA and raised in a working-class family where hard work meant survival and dignity. Her father worked five jobs while building a funeral business from the ground up. Her grandfather was a Pennsylvania coal miner who lost his job after attempting to unionize his fellow miners. Another grandfather farmed and worked for the telephone company to support his family. From them, Martha learned that strong communities are built by working people — and that when those workers are ignored, families suffer. Martha Brown is running to strengthen the middle class, expand opportunity, support farmers and union workers, and restore hope in rural Minnesota. endorsemartha19a@gmail.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Kristy Janigo State Senate District 37 Maple Grove, MN Kristy Janigo is a Maple Grove City Councilmember, Army veteran, and lifelong public servant running for the Minnesota Senate in District 37. Raised in small towns in North Dakota by a family of educators and public servants, Kristy learned early the value of hard work, strong communities, and service to others. She enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard at 17 and served for six years, continuing a proud family tradition of military service. Kristy has dedicated her career to helping others, particularly veterans. kristy@kristyjanigoformn.com Donate Website