is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Heather Holmes State House District 24A Byron, MN Heather Holmes is a mom, scientist, and former school board member from Byron, MN. Raised on Lake Superior and a southeastern Minnesota resident since 2006, she brings nearly two decades of research experience and an ability to follow the facts and solve real problems. Heather is running for the Minnesota House because rural communities deserve a real voice at the Capitol and not to be treated as an afterthought. She’s committed to fighting for adequate funding for rural schools and EMS, and making sure the state backs its promises with real resources. She and her family are committed to public service and to building a Minnesota where every family has what they need to thrive. hello@holmesformn.com Donate Website

< Back Representative Michelle Fischbach Republican - District 7 Contact Form Office & Contact Information Washington, DC 2229 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2165 Moorhead 2513 8th Street S Moorhead, MN 56560 Phone: (218) 422-2090 Willmar 2211 lst Street S, Suite 190 Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (320) 403-6100 Committee Assignments: House Committee on Ways & Means Subcommittee on Trade Subcommittee on Oversight House Committee on Rules

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Christoph Dundas State House District 23B Austin, MN Christoph Dundas is a lifelong resident of Southern Minnesota. As the oldest of 6 children, he quickly learned to value family and hard work. He and his wife believe Southern Minnesota is the best place to raise their four children. Christoph is the band teacher at Austin High School and was named the 2025 Austin Teacher of the Year and a 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year finalist. Christoph is a consensus-builder who believes in reaching agreement on small issues first. He believes that state legislators should first represent the people in their district as they seek to make Minnesota better. Top priorities include healthcare, public education, affordable housing, and family farms. info@dundasformnhouse.com Donate Website

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

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

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

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Louis McNutt State Senate District 29 Buffalo, MN Hello, my name is Louis McNutt. I'm a father 3 young boys, husband to my wife Lisa and Afscme brother of local 221 metro DOT. I'm running for state Senate because I see our state as our neighbors and communities all with check engine lights on. As a heavy equipment mechanic I just want to go around and help people fix what's not working. From outrages health insurance costs, cost of housing and food always going up but pay rarely keeping up, and accountability for everybody but the ones in charge. As a mechanic and a Frontline worker I want to enable my fellow workers and neighbors the ability to build a better community for Minnesota to thrive in instead of a future we just survive in. louismcnuttforoffice@gmail.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

Colton Kratky is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 29B Back Colton Kratky MN House of Representatives House District 29B Monticello, Minnesota Colton Kratky was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1991. In 2009 he went to college and in 2013 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, both of these experiences helped him learn about people from other cultures and backgrounds. When Colton moved to Minnesota he had a completely different worldview from when he had left home. With this, he realized the importance of Education, Healthcare, and Community support. In January, 2022 when he learned that he was going to be a father, he realized he needed to take action to ensure that his child, and the next generations, would have access to these things. This is what has led him to pursue a run for office and make a brighter future for all. colton@kratky4mn.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Thaddeus Laugisch State House District 4B Moorhead, MN After graduating from NDSCS in 07' from Wahpeton with an AAS degree in Architectural Drafting and Estimating. During school, many including myself hoped to design projects they could one day visit and see. I have been honored to do so from Olivia, MN up to Warren, MN and just about anywhere in North Dakota. As designing was a core of my career, I have the experience to work, create content, and train workers to meet the regulations of OSHA providing me the understanding and importance of safety in the workplace to ensure each worker made it home safe. I also had the the opportunity to read, understand, implement, and even question the excessive use of wording in our bills and legislature, which sometimes seem made to confuse or distract on purpose. Along the way, I have developed myself as an established artist with work hanging throughout our region and having the opportunity for solo exhibitions and publications reflecting my work and philosophy on the subject. This provided me the opportunity to understand community building as a Extra Life guild member to help raise 35K annually for our Sanford Children's Hospital from 13'-18', and learning the importance to give back through donations, sharing knowledge, and even help fulfill a wish through the Make-A-Wish Program. Now, aside for working to build my local community, I am also starting a business to help support it as well. Thaddeus4mn.h4b@gmail.com Donate Website

Rep. Dan Wolgamott is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District 14B Back Rep. Dan Wolgamott MN House of Representatives House District 14B St. Cloud, Minnesota Dan Wolgamott is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) state representative in the Minnesota State House, serving St. Cloud and the surrounding areas since 2019. Known for his focus on education, healthcare, and local infrastructure, Dan has been an influential voice in his district. danformn@gmail.com Donate Website

Sarah Kruger is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for MN House of Representatives in House District District 26A Back Sarah Kruger MN House of Representatives House District District 26A Winona, Minnesota Sarah's passion for politics stems from her belief that government should improve people's lives, a perspective shaped by her global experiences in places like the Dominican Republic and Spain. Her roots in Winona, along with the values instilled by her family, inspire her to serve her community. With a background in political science, Sarah has worked at the Capitol, learning the complexities of lawmaking and the potential for change through thoughtful leadership. As Chief of Staff at FairVote MN, she advocates for democratic reforms and practical, bipartisan improvements. She has a proven track record, defeating a Republican incumbent in Winona precincts and leading a successful congressional campaign in a challenging district. Sarah’s campaign is a movement for common-sense government, bringing together diverse voices to fight for meaningful change in areas like education, housing, and environmental protection. Info@KrugerMNHouse.com Donate Website