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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

Rep. Alicia “Liish” Kozlowski is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 8B Back Rep. Alicia “Liish” Kozlowski MN House of Representatives House District 8B Duluth, Minnesota Rep. Alicia “Liish” Kozlowski (they/them) is serving their first term representing eastern Duluth. At the Capitol, they serve in the Capital Investment, Economic Development Finance and Policy, Housing Finance and Policy, and the Labor and Industry Finance and Policy Committee driving an inclusive and thriving economy, affordable housing, climate justice and good paying union jobs, education equity, and critical infrastructure across the state. As the first non-binary/Two Spirit person at the legislature, they proudly co-created the first Queer Caucus in the DFL party and was elected Vice Chair of the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus advancing gender freedom and racial equity. alicia4duluth@gmail.com Donate Website

Get involved with policy and help the DFL Rural Caucus enact change in Minnesota. Legislative Action Contact Your Legislator Legislative Upda tes Upcom ing Events Legislative Action You Can Help! Can you help us to support (or oppose) legislation during the legislative season in Minnesota? Or, with Federal legislation, as such issues develop? Also, you may enjoy watching the legislature in action. The combined legislative calendar lists hearings, meetings, or other events at the Minnesota Legislature that are coming up. Click Here Track Federal Legislation Upcoming Legislative Events Submit an Event Subscribe to Our Calendar Below are lists of upcoming hearings, lobbying days, and other events we encourage our members to attend. Leg Action Cal Resources 2023 DFL "To-Do" List 2023 Committee Deadlines Legislative Committees: House Agriculture Finance and Policy Capital Investment Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Commerce Finance and Policy Economic Development Finance and Policy Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy State and Local Government Finance and Policy Sustainable Infrastructure Policy Transportation Finance and Policy Ways and Means Senate Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee Capital Investment Committee Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee State and Local Government and Veterans Committee Transportation Committee

Learn more about the DFL Rural Caucus, what we do, and our team Our Caucus Officers & Directors Constitution & Bylaws Committees About The DFL Rural Caucus was established in 2019 with the goal of giving a voice to rural communities and addressing their unique needs. Rural Minnesota accounts for less than 20% of the state's population and has a rich history of self-sufficient rural citizens who built the foundation of American democracy. (x ) Despite the changes in the makeup of the United States, rural communities still face important issues such as access to reliable broadband, education, conservation, and healthcare. As the 2016 elections have shown, the Democratic Party cannot afford to ignore any county or vote in its quest for a fair and just society. To achieve this goal, the DFL must have a strong presence in every region of the state. The DFL Rural Caucus serves as a platform for rural residents to become active members of the DFL and actively engage with the ongoing work of the party. It aims to generate support for and understanding of rural issues among caucus members, the DFL, and key stakeholder organizations working on behalf of rural residents and communities. Since its formation, the Rural Caucus has focused on recruiting rural DFL members, providing support to county parties where rebuilding is needed, supporting DFL candidates, and recruiting high-quality candidates to ensure that no race goes uncontested. Meet Our Executive Board Exec Board Theresa Keaveny Chair Lori Sellner Treasurer Mike Simpkins Vice Chair Jeff Strand Outreach Officer Jacob Grippen Secretary 2025 Directors First Name Last Name Congressional District City Joe Shepherd 1 Rochester Eugenio Lopez 1 Worthington Dan Wilson 1 Rushford Julie Fryer 1 Chatfield Clinton Meyers 1 Walters Brian Rohrenbach 2 Rosemount Chuck Smith-Dewey 2 Lakefield Kathleen Stark 2 Le Sueur Susan Herder 5 Minneapolis Alissa Brickman 6 Sauk Rapids Jennifer Cronin 7 Pipestone Lisa Schoelerman 7 Hutchinson Cathy Daniels 8 Hibbing Anita Fineday 8 Brainerd Aaron Heim 8 Two Harbors Constitution & Bylaws Click the button below to read our constitution and bylaws. Read it Here Constitution

< Back Representative Ilhan Omar Democrat - District 5 Contact Form Office & Contact Information Washington, DC 1730 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-4755 Minneapolis 310 E 38th St Suite 222 Minneapolis, MN 55409 (612) Committee Assignments: House Budget Committee Vice-Ranking Member House Educations & Workforce Committee Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions (HELP)

Rural Caucus resources for members Membership Resources Discover valuable resources from the Rural Caucus and other Democratic organizations that we recommend. Find meeting minutes, our constitution, and more. Access the resources below. Constitution & Bylaws Learn More Minutes and Agendas Learn More Submit an Event Learn More Resolutions Learn More Committees Learn More Local Units & Caucuses Learn More State DFL Trainings Learn More FAQ Learn More DFL Elected Officials Learn More

< 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

Find rural caucus resolutions, view the DFL platform, and get in touch with our committee. Resolutions Contact Resolutions Committee View the Proposed DFL Resolutions View the Current Action Agenda DFL Rural Caucus Resolution Survey The DFL Rural Caucus Resolutions/Policy Committee is conducting a survey to identify the issues for resolutions deemed most important to our communities. We invite you to submit resolutions using this survey form and commit to attending your local caucus on February 3, 2026. TAKE THE SURVEY Deadline to return this form is December 14th. 2024 Resolutions! Here are resolutions created by DFL Rural Caucus members and prioritized for adoption at the May 2024 State Convention. 10. Regional Food Systems Supports the development of regional food systems that provide nourishing foods, investments in small business development, food processing infrastructure such as smallscale meat processing, and marketing of goods and specialty crops that have environmental and economic benefits. [22 OUs, 6 CDs] 11. Regenerative Agricultural Support Supports direct financial support to farmers, research, technical assistance and education to rapidly implement a regenerative food and farming system that fosters successful small and midsized farms and rural and urban communities. This includes establishing perennial crops, rotational grazing and small scale livestock systems, cover crops, and no-till farming. [ 21 OUs, 7 CDs] 12. CO2 Pipeline Ban Opposes CO2 pipeline construction and operation in rural Minnesota. [ 11 OUs, 7 CDs] 18. Rural Housing Shortage Encourages the passage of legislation that addresses the shortage of available housing, affordable, and traditional in rural Minnesota. [29 OUs, 8 CDs] 28. Reduce or Eliminate Use of Unsafe Neonicotinoid Pesticides Supports policies to reduce or eliminate the use of unsafe pesticides (e.g., glyphosate, neonicotinoids, chlorpyrifos) in agriculture and recreational land or lawns; require businesses selling plants disclose if their plants have been treated with neonicotinoids; and urge the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to prohibit neonicotinoid use. [ 25 OUs, 8 CDs] 30. Oppose Efforts to Weaken or Circumvent Environmental Laws Opposes any effort to weaken or circumvent or evade state or federal environmental laws or protections involving administrative procedures and permitting regarding environmental regulation and support protections. [ 20 OUs, 8 CDs] 42. Safe Water Quality Supports policies that ensure access to clean and accessible drinking water for all Minnesotans. [ 56 OUs, 8 CDs] 44. Right To Repair Laws Supports right-to-repair laws that protect the ability of consumers and third parties to repair consumer electronics and agricultural equipment. [ 29 OUs, 8 CDs] 86. Universal Single Payer Healthcare Supports legislation for a health care system that puts patients over profits, by enacting the Minnesota Health Plan at the state level and the Medicare for All Act of 2023 at the national level. [ 84 OUs, 8 CDs 90. Rural Child Care Shortage Supports the passage of legislation that addresses the shortage of available child care in rural Minnesota. [ 28 OUs, 7 CDs] 98. Minnesota ERA Supports amending the Minnesota State Constitution to add an Equal Rights Amendment that guarantees women freedom from discrimination in word or in effect. [ 86 OUs, 8 CDs

< 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

Jon Wilson is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 21B Back Jon Wilson MN House of Representatives House District 21B St. James, Minnesota 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 never really found my career until going back to school to get my teaching degree. I have spent the last 18 years teaching social studies and coaching baseball and football at St. James High School. In 2022, I decided to run for St. James mayor, but not in the traditional way. I decided to run as a write-in candidate. I have been so honored and humbled by the massive support I received in that election and also as the Mayor of St. James. jonwilsonformnhouse@outlook.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

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