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Paul Bolin is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 30B Back Paul Bolin MN House of Representatives House District 30B Otsego, Minnesota I am a fifth-generation resident of central Minnesota. My mom grew up on a farm and reminds me every day that the food we eat is the fruit of the work of farmers across Minnesota and the country. I grew up in a working-class union family and I was the first in my family to go to college. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in biochemistry and physiology, and went on to earn my medical doctorate after that. I understand that our rural areas have been neglected by politicians for too long. Rural Minnesota holds a special place in my heart, and I am committed to championing policies that will help these communities grow and thrive. paul4mn@gmail.com Donate Website

Learn more about the DFL Rural Caucus committees and what you can do to support our cause. Rural Caucus Committees Leadership & Assignments The DFL Rural Caucus is committed to promoting DFL values across rural Minnesota—but we can’t do it without you! Your involvement is essential in making a real impact. Consider hosting or helping to coordinate a DFL outreach event in your community. This could be a potluck, a breakfast gathering, a legislative forum in collaboration with allied organizations, or an event co-hosted with other DFL caucuses. You can also participate in existing community events like Labor Day picnics, parades, Pride celebrations, Farm Fest, and more. The DFL Rural Caucus is here to support you—we can connect you with other members in your area, provide tabling materials and banners, and assist with both social media and traditional media outreach. Another way to get involved is by joining a DFL Rural Caucus Committee. We’re actively seeking new committee members, and we'd love to have you on board! You can find descriptions of our committees and sign-up details below. Communications Committee Event promotion, social media, newsletters, website development, and technology management. Sign Up Endorsement Committee Review candidate questionnaires, interview candidates, recommend endorsements, coordinate electoral support, and get out the vote. Sign Up Fundraising Committee Hold events to raise funds for the DFL Rural Caucus and DFL-endorsed candidates. Sign Up Outreach Committee Manage membership engagement and outreach activities. Sign Up Resolutions, Platform, & Policy Committee Track legislative policy, resolutions, and rural-related issues. Sign Up Constitution & Rules Committee Update our constitution, develop rules, and assist with credentials. Sign Up Nominations Committee Coordinate nominations to the DFL Rural Caucus Executive Committee, review nominations forms, interview candidates, and recommend nominees for election. Sign Up Comms Committee Endorsments Committee Fundraisin Committee Member/Outreach Committee Policy and Platform Committee CBRC Nominations Committee

Rep. Lucy Rehm is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 48B Back Rep. Lucy Rehm MN House of Representatives House District 48B Chanhassen, Minnesota I’m Lucy Rehm. I represent Minnesota House District 48B, and I’m running for re-election. For the past two years I’ve represented our community, Chanhassen and the eastern side of Chaska, in St. Paul. As a former Chanhassen city council member and educator, I’ve brought my knowledge and experience to the Capitol to improve the everyday lives of Minnesota families. I am a proud fourth-generation Minnesotan who has called Chanhassen home for more than 25 years. My husband Phil and I were married at Pax Christi and we chose Chanhassen as the place to raise our family. I am the mother of three children, all who attended public schools here in Chanhassen.I feel honored every day to get to represent our great community and hope I can continue to bring my life-long passion for healthy living, supported families, and a clean environment to my work. lucy@lucyrehm.com Donate Website

Kamala Harris & Tim Walz is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for President & Vice President in Back Kamala Harris & Tim Walz President & Vice President Oakland, CA & Mankato, MN Donate Website

Rachel Bohman is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 1 Back Rachel Bohman U.S. House of Representatives Congressional District 1 Rochester, Minnesota Rachel Bohman grew up in Rochester, Minnesota as the daughter of a single mother. Growing up, her family struggled with poverty and addiction and Rachel worked her way through college and law school to create a better life for herself. After serving as Head of Elections for Hennepin County, she returned to her hometown in Rochester to raise her daughters. Deeply committed to the well-being of her community, Rachel was elected to the Rochester Township Board and served as Assistant County Attorney. Rachel is running for Congress to ensure that all Southern Minnesotans have access to the opportunities that she did and to bring her vision of prosperity across the district to Washington. info@bohmanforcongress.com Donate Website

Become a member of the DFL Rural Caucus today! Join the DFL Rural Caucus The DFL Rural Caucus invites you to become a member or renew your membership. Annual membership in the DFL Rural Caucus is free and open to anyone who completes the form below and who supports the mission and purpose of the Caucus. While not required, voluntary donations are encouraged and appreciated to support the work of the DFL Rural Caucus to advance DFL values and to elect DFL candidates up and down the ballot. The Rural Caucus membership year runs from the January annual meeting to the next annual meeting. Donate to the DFL Rural Caucus Donate to the DFL Rural Caucus to help advance DFL values in Rural Minnesota and to elect DFL candidates up and down the ballot by clicking the button below or by writing a check payable to DFL (write "Rural Caucus" in the memo field) and mail to: Lori Sellner, 221 4th Ave. - Apt. 4, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085. Donate

Thaddeus Laugisch is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 4B Back Thaddeus Laugisch MN House of Representatives House District 4B Kragnes, Minnesota As a rural resident of 4B for nearly four years, a MN resident for fifteen, a husband and father of two, I work each day to better our region through commercial agricultural design. Additionally, as the Safety Director for my company, I carry the responsibility of ensuring the safety of others within the systems I design, as well as during their construction. I am proud to drive through the district and see how my designs have contributed to the growth of the ag industry and meeting the new requirements and standards of the industry. My sixteen-year career has been built on a foundation of designing solutions for my clients that integrate improvements within their existing systems and budget. We achieved this while also meeting proper safety standards, with future growth always in mind. Frankly, as regulations bare down on the industry, we need someone in office with experience in working to find solutions to ensure policy is created with common sense in mind. I recall vibrancy in our communities within 4B, and will advocate to bring that back. I am ready to put in the work to address the needs of our communities, while preserving the history we have within them. Working to restore the historical ballpark in Detroit Lakes is an excellent example of that history. To ensure our communities are vibrant, we need to improve access to healthcare, childcare, and senior care. We also need to provide employment opportunities in our rural communities by improving programs to support our small businesses. Donate Website

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

Joe Staloch is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 23A Back Joe Staloch MN House of Representatives House District 23A Albert Lea, Minnesota I’m a lifelong Minnesotan and grew up on a family farm outside of Wells. I currently live in Albert Lea with my long term girlfriend and our 5 cats. I have 2 sisters and a brother and 7 nieces and nephews. I have a degree in geology from Winona State University and worked 10 years for an environmental company in St Paul on public health and safety, natural resources, and national security projects. My mother has been crucial to childcare needs of my sisters and brother and I lost my father and last living grandparent in 2023 so healthcare access and childcare affordability are issues that I am passionate about working to find solutions to for our communities. info@joe23a.com Donate Website

Sara Nett-Torgrimson is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 22B Back Sara Nett-Torgrimson MN House of Representatives House District 22B Mankato Township, Minnesota Sara Nett-Torgrimson is a small business owner and specialty flower farmer residing in Mankato Township with her spouse Scott, daughter Alice, three cats and a dog. She's a lover of rural life, farming, and building community. While born in North Dakota, Sara first put down roots in Minnesota in 1997, and returned to the state with her family in 2016. Minnesota is her home of choice, and she's honored to be running for the Minnesota State House is District 22B BetOnNettFor22B@gmail.com Donate Website

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Angie Craig is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for U.S. House of Representatives in Congressional District 2 Back Angie Craig U.S. House of Representatives Congressional District 2 Eagan, Minnesota I was raised by a single mom and grew up in a mobile home park. I watched my mom work hard and complete her teaching degree over nine years while raising three kids with the help of my grandmother, who herself worked in a union shoe factory well into her 70s. These strong women showed me what grit and determination look like. Like my mom, I worked two jobs and took out a little in student loans to put myself through state college. I started my career as a newspaper reporter and worked my way up over 20 years in business to lead a workforce of 16,000 for a major Minnesota manufacturer. Today, my wife and I are moms to four amazing young men and I am honored to serve in the U.S. Congress. campaign@angiecraig.com Donate Website