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- 2024 Endorsed Candidates: Anthony Studemann
Anthony Studemann is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 15A Back Anthony Studemann MN House of Representatives House District 15A Marshall, Minnesota I was born and raised in Marshall, MN, and I graduated from Marshall High School in 2007. I love this area and the people who help make it a great place to live. My first job was rock picking when I was 12, and I've continued to work in the area since. I've had the opportunity and privilege to work many different jobs with many different people. Those jobs include, but are not limited to, working at County Fair, Schwan's Distribution Center, Habilitative Services Incorporated and the Mentor Network, custodial work for Marshall Public Schools, plumbing, drain-cleaning, and pumping septic tanks. The people are always the best part of any job I've worked. anthonyforstatehouse@gmail.com Donate Website
- 2024 Endorsed Candidates: Tom Kuster
Tom Kuster is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 15B Back Tom Kuster MN House of Representatives House District 15B New Ulm, Minnesota Retired after 45 years of college teaching in the areas of critical thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution, Tom holds a PhD in Communication. His community service activities include designing fundraising for local projects (Flandrau State Park pool, Vogel Arena, School District 88), and leadership both local and statewide with human rights organizations. He has served as president of state and national academic organizations. He and his wife Judy have 9 children (7 adopted) and 12 grandchildren. thomasakuster@gmail.com Donate Website
- 2024 Endorsed Candidates: Reed Olson
Reed Olson is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 2A Back Reed Olson MN House of Representatives House District 2A Bemidji, Minnesota My name is Reed Olson. I come from a proud Farmer’s Union family in Litchfield, MN, where my earliest jobs included corn detasseling and cleaning pig stalls. After heading north to work at the Concordia Language Villages, I was enthralled with the Bemidji-area landscape and decided to set down roots. I entered local politics in 2013 as a Bemidji City Council member. I finished my second term as a Beltrami County Commissioner at the end of 2022. For over fifteen years, I have been a small business owner in rural Minnesota. I understand the pressures that small business owners face and the hard work necessary to make small business ownership a reality. I am excited to get to work in St Paul. reed@votereedolson.com Donate Website
- Representative Betty McCollum | DFL Rural Caucus
< Back Representative Betty McCollum Democrat - District 4 Contact Form Office & Contact Information Washington, DC 2426 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-6631 St. Paul Office Open by appointment only to constituents: 661 LaSalle Street, Suite 110 St. Paul, MN 55114 Phone: (651) 224-9191 Committee Assignments: House Appropriations Committee Ranking Minority, Defense Subcommittee Interior-Environment Subcommittee
- Representative Tom Emmer | DFL Rural Caucus
< Back Representative Tom Emmer Republican - District 6 Contact Form Office & Contact Information Washington, DC 326 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2331 Otsego Office 9201 Quaday Ave. NE, Suite 206 Otsego, MN 55330 Phone: (763) 241-6848 Chaska 1107 Hazeltine BIvd, Suite 476 Chaska, Minnesota 55318 Phone: (952) 262-2999 Committee Assignments: House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion Subcommittee on Capital Markets
- Representative Kelly Morrison | DFL Rural Caucus
< Back Representative Kelly Morrison Democrat - District 3 Contact Form Office & Contact Information Washington, DC 1205 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2871 Committee Assignments: Committee on Small Business Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- 2024 Endorsed Candidates: Rep. Kristi Pursell
Rep. Kristi Pursell is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 58A Back Rep. Kristi Pursell MN House of Representatives House District 58A Northfield, Minnesota I’m proud of my Southern Minnesota roots, raised in Rochester, a graduate of St. Olaf College, and a nine-year resident of Northfield where I’m raising my two children. As a community leader, I've built strong partnerships across our district. I served as Executive Director of Clean River Partners for eight years, focusing on the Cannon River watershed, and have been involved with grassroots organizations like the Land Stewardship Project, ISAIAH MN, and TakeAction MN. In my first term in the state legislature, I secured funding to protect our environment, support local farmers, and address nitrate issues in drinking water. I’ve also advocated for people-centered healthcare, housing infrastructure, and supported school districts with the READ Act. Representing rural Minnesotans at the Capitol, I believe true leadership involves partnering with the community to create solutions for all. Grounded in our values, we can build a resilient climate, robust education, strong democracy, and high-quality healthcare system. Good representation means listening to everyone, regardless of race, class, gender, political party, or zip code votekristipursell@gmail.com Donate Website
- 2024 Endorsed Candidates: Ian English
Ian English is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 58B Back Ian English MN House of Representatives House District 58B Farmington, Minnesota I graduated from Eden Prairie High School and attended college at Minnesota State University, Mankato. While in college, I enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Military Policeman. I served on a mobilization to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 2015-2016. I graduated in 2017 with a double-major in Law Enforcement and Political Science. After graduation, I spent several years working in hospital security. Working in the hospital helped me realize my passion for healthcare, and I returned to school again in order to become a Registered Nurse. I have worked as an ER nurse now for over two years. I have an amazing wife, Brittny, and we have a beautiful 1-year old girl, Isla. englishforhouse@gmail.com Donate Website
- 2024 Endorsed Candidates: Lorrie Janatopoulos
Lorrie Janatopoulos is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 7B Back Lorrie Janatopoulos MN House of Representatives House District 7B Heikkala Lake UO, Minnesota Lorrie Janatopoulos is a lifelong resident of Northeastern Minnesota, active in public work her entire career with over three decades of experience in workforce and community development. Lorrie has served as a Director at the Department of Employment and Economic Development, as well as the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency. Throughout her career she has championed economic development, affordable housing, and protecting the civil and human rights of all Minnesotans. Lorrie holds a Master of Public Affairs from the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota, was a 2016 Bush Fellow, and named by the AARP as a “50 over 50 Disruptor” for her fearless work fighting for the Range. info@lorrieforhouse.com Donate Website
- 2024 Endorsed Candidates: Michael Ziomko
Michael Ziomko is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 9A Back Michael Ziomko MN House of Representatives House District 9A Fergus Falls, Minnesota Born in Texas. Graduated from Yale University with a BA in philosophy in 1971. Graduated from U of MN with an MA in the history of science and technology in 2010. Learned how to make pottery in 1972 and with that love became involved with Empty Bowls in 2005 to help feed people. I was involved in solar businesses in the early '80s and then became interested in financial planning, which led to a career in charitable fundraising -- including the National Soaring Museum, St John's Univeristy here in MN, U of MN, Basilica of St Mary, HMML at St John's, Children's Hospital, Fairview, and Ebenezer Senior Care, retiring in 2020. My loved ones include my two adopted daughters and their families in the Twin Cities. mziomko@umn.edu Donate Website
- 2024 Endorsed Candidates: Heather Arndt
Heather Arndt is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 20A Back Heather Arndt MN House of Representatives House District 20A Belle Creek Township, Minnesota heather.for.house20a@gmail.com Donate Website
- 2024 Endorsed Candidates: Marisa Ulmen
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












