Minnesota State House Endorsements
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ERIKA BAILEY-JOHNSON
District 2B
Erika Bailey-Johnson works as the first Sustainability Director at Bemidji State University. As an educator and environmentalist, she is ready to represent District 2B in the Minnesota House. “It is important for my district and the state of Minnesota to uphold [reproductive] freedoms, and I will work to be a strong voice at the Capitol.”
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JOHN HEST
District 4B
John supports farmers, public education, and quality healthcare. He takes a community-focused approach and wants everyone to succeed. “We must step up and advocate for reproductive freedom.”
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GREGG HENDRICKSON
District 5B
Gregg is ready to improve his district and represent his community in the Minnesota House. “People have the right to choose what to do with their bodies and health care. I will do everything I can to stop freedom from being taken away.”
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RICK BLAKE
District 6A
Committed to representing Northern Minnesotans, Rick Blake supports education reform, affordable comprehensive healthcare, and reproductive rights for all Minnesotans. “I will fight to keep Minnesota a state that constitutionally recognizes a woman's right to manage her reproductive health.”
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SALLY BOOS
District 6B
Sally Boos is committed to making sure Minnesota is a great place to live and raise families and she is ready to bring this energy to the House. “I will oppose any legislation that seeks to limit a woman's right to choose her own path in life and I will author and support laws to strengthen those rights.”
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LIZ OLSON
District 8A (incumbent)
Liz Olson, a strong advocate for climate change and affordable healthcare, is committed to protecting reproductive rights in Minnesota. “We need to work to expand access by removing burdensome laws intended to restrict access and ensure abortion access is codified and protected in Minnesota, as well as provide more resources and support for people seeking reproductive healthcare.”
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ALICIA KOZLOWSKI
District 8B
Alicia Kozlowski prioritizes safe and equal access to healthcare. “I will fight for reproductive justice...We need state laws to ensure right to health care and abortion services here in Minnesota, and these laws must be expansive and able to withstand national pressure to ensure Minnesotans have quality and complete care.”
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NANCY JOST
District 9A
Nancy Jost has dedicated her life to supporting families and caregivers, and she is ready for the Minnesota House of Representatives. “I am willing to advocate and fight for reproductive rights.”goes here
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JEREMY VINAR
District 12B
Jeremy wants to make sure all people in his district are supported in their jobs and have accessible healthcare. “Minnesota should remain accessible for ALL matters of individual healthcare choices, and I will oppose any legislation that seeks to challenge, erode, or deter said choices.”
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ANDREA ROBINSON
District 13A
Andrea is committed to protecting the individual rights of Minnesotans, especially the right to reproductive healthcare. “No one has the right to decide what is best for one's body, but the individual themselves.”
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JENNIFER CARPENTIER
District 17A
Jennifer is an advocate for education, healthcare, and housing based on her history as an educator and personal experience with the healthcare system. “No one should restrict abortion access because of their religious or political views. I will fight for this freedom.”
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JEFF BRAND
District 18A
Jeff is ready to continue his work in the Minnesota House. He prioritizes education, building our economy, and keeping our communities healthy. “I want to make sure that everyone has access to every medical treatment or medication, and I don't believe the role of the government is to restrict access to them.”
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LAUREL STINSON
District 20A
Laurel Stinson believes in supporting farmers, workers, and families through healthcare, affordable housing, and more. Laurel also wants to see more women in Minnesota’s House and Senate and believes this is key to reproductive freedom. “Women must be the ones making decisions about if and when they receive healthcare.”
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ELISE DIESSLIN
District 20B
Elise prioritizes education, farming, healthcare, and affordable housing. She will bring her experience to the Minnesota House to represent rural Minnesota. “I believe reproductive freedom is as simple as a person's right to choose when they have children.”
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MICHAEL HEIDELBERGER
District 21B
Committed to protecting the rights of laborers and better education in Minnesota, Michael Heidelberger is also committed to protecting the right to abortion in Minnesota. “Reproductive freedom for me boils down to a person's freedom to choose their own life.”
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MARISA ULMEN
District 22A
As a fifth-generation small farmer, Marisa will bring rural values to the Minnesota House. “I believe that a woman's control of her reproductive health is essential, it is a basic liberty that controls every aspect of a woman's future.”
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MARY HINNENKAMP
District 23A
Mary is a retired teacher and is passionate about helping all students reach their full potential. She also supports economic development, supporting working families, protecting the environment, and assisting aging seniors. “I support a woman’s right to choose and will support that in Minnesota.”
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TINA LIEBLING
District 24B (incumbent)
With experience in law and public health, Tina has brought her expertise to the Minnesota House. Tina will continue to advocate for Minnesotans in District 24B. “For many years I have fought to preserve reproductive and sexual freedom in Minnesota.”
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KIM HICKS
District 25A
Kim is running in District 25A to create a more inclusive and livable Minnesota for everyone. Kim supports equitable education, inclusion, and accessible healthcare. “Abortion is healthcare, and is a choice that should occur with a person and their doctor.”
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ANDY SMITH
District 25B
Andy Smith, a small business owner and community builder, is ready to protect and expand abortion access in Minnesota. “I will be not only a force of defense for abortion care in the legislature, but on the offensive: expanding abortion access, removing barriers, protecting those coming from border states for abortion care, and expand funding for extensive and detailed sex education for all Minnesotans.”
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SONJA BUCKMEIER
District 30A
From personal experience, Sonja knows the importance of accessible and equitable education and healthcare. “I firmly believe in a person's right to control their own reproductive future and make their own informed decisions on when and why they want to become a parent.”
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CHAD HOBOT
District 30B
Chad supports rebuilding our communities from COVID and getting families the healthcare they need. “Women can make the best decision for their situation, and the government doesn't have any right to interfere with her choice.”
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BETSY O'BERRY
District 31A
Betsy O’Berry, a proud advocate for reproductive rights for the past 30 years, is ready to protect Minnesotans’ rights in the Minnesota House. “Reproductive freedom means that we can provide compassionate care for all women.”
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HANNAH VALENTO
District 33A
Hannah serves as a Forest Lake city council member and is the first-ever Revisor of Statutes for the Non-Removable Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. She prioritizes our workforce, education, and preserving natural resources. “Everyone should be able to have access to reproductive freedom. It means being inclusive of everyone in their reproductive health and choices.”
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JOSIAH HILL
District 33B
As a proud father and a teacher, Josiah Hill is committed to making Minnesota a place where our rights are ensured; Hill is more than passionate about protecting abortion in the House. “I will NEVER support legislation that seeks to limit or eliminate a woman's right to make her own reproductive health care decisions.”
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BRIAN RAINES
District 34A
Brian Raines is a fierce supporter of union workers and union families; Brain plans to bring this fervor to protecting reproductive rights in Minnesota. “I will fiercely fight to codify the right to choose here in Minnesota and do everything in my power to ensure that Minnesota remains a beacon for reproductive freedom.”
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MELISSA HORTMAN
District 34B (incumbent)
Melissa is a committed volunteer in her community. Now serving as the Speaker of the Minnesota House, Melissa has been particularly active in the areas of transportation, K-12 education funding, higher education, energy, and the environment.
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SUSAN STROM
District 36A
Susan Strom is an attorney and US Army veteran. She is ready to support legislation in the Minnesota House to protect and expand abortion. “Reproductive freedom means that a pregnant person's right to make a private, personal decision about if and when to have a family is protected by law and in practice...I am running for public office to protect reproductive rights.”
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BRION CURRAN
District 36B
Brion has a history in nonprofit health & human services work, is a former police officer, a social justice advocate, supports public education, and is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. “I believe it is my responsibility when elected to take a strong, vocal position to protect our human rights, including the right to choose abortion services.”
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CAITLIN CAHILL
District 37A
Caitlin currently serves on the Maple Plain City Council and has various experiences in business and leadership. She plans to bring the collaborative and non-partisan nature of council to the Minnesota House. “As a legislator, I will work to keep abortion legal, work to remove unnecessary restrictions like the 24-hour waiting period, and work to expand reproductive health services.”
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KRISTIN BAHNER
District 37B (incumbent)
Kristin lives and works in Maple Grove. As an IT consultant, she leads teams to get jobs done, budgets, and works collaboratively. She will bring these skills to the Minnesota House. “As a member of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, I am honored to serve alongside strong colleagues committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of every citizen and their reproductive healthcare.”
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MIKE NELSON
District 38A (incumbent)
Mike Nelson is a father, husband and active member in government who is prepared to take on the duties of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
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ERIN KOEGEL
District 39A (incumbent)
Erin is a lifelong Minnesota resident and is passionate about our state. She wants to see better transportation systems, make housing more accessible, and improve healthcare access. “I am running for the Minnesota House to help ensure all Minnesotans can have similar opportunities and successes.”
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SANDRA FEIST
District 39B (incumbent)
Sandra and her family share a deep commitment to civil rights. “As a member of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, I am deeply committed to expanding and protecting access to abortion care in Minnesota and more broadly enhancing reproductive freedom in Minnesota.”
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KELLY MOLLER
District 40A (incumbent)
Kelly has devoted much of her 20-year legal career as a prosecutor and a victim rights’ advocate to support victims of violence. “In short, while I have several other legislative priorities, protecting a person’s right to choose is a primary reason that I plan to campaign hard for my own re-election this fall and for other pro-choice women in the area.”
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JAMIE BECKER-FINN
District 40B (incumbent)
Jamie is a small business owner, attorney, and educator. She is excited to return to the Minnesota House and bring her priorities of education, protecting natural resources, building our communities, and accessible healthcare. “A person is not truly free if they cannot control what happens to their own body.”
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PATRICIA DRISCOLL
District 41A
As an educator, Patricia Driscoll is committed to improving the lives of all Minnesotans. She is committed to fighting for abortion care in the Minnesota House. “I will support and vote for policies and bills that protect women’s freedom to choose abortion and contraception that is affordable.”
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TINA FOLCH
District 41B
Tina believes in creating a strong community for everyone through education, safety, healthcare, and other various priorities. “I believe we all need access to quality affordable healthcare, effective contraceptives, and the freedom to make medical decisions that are right for each individual, including unfettered access to abortion services.”
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NED CARROLL
District 42A
With many local leadership experiences like being a Plymouth councilmember, Ned Carroll focuses on the safety and well-being of District 42A. “I believe abortion services are healthcare and should be considered as basic care”.
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GINNY KLEVORN
District 42B (incumbent)
Ginny Klevorn is a businesswoman, community leader, and mother who is ready to take on the role as a Minnesota representative. “Reproductive freedom is the ability to decide when or if or how you want to conceive and give birth - it's a personal and private decision - without government interference.”
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MIKE FREIBURG
District 43B (incumbent)
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As an attorney and long-time reproductive health advocate, Mike Freiburg is passionate about protecting the right to abortions in the Minnesota House. “Reproductive freedom means the ability to access reproductive health care– including abortion care– free of government obstruction.”
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PETER FISCHER
District 44A (incumbent)
Peter has a long history of being passionate about political action. He prioritizes the environment, housing, and healthcare. To Peter, reproductive freedom means “a person has access not only to abortion, but also birth control, contraceptives, and age appropriate sex education.”
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LAUREN BRESNAHAN
District 45A
Lauren Bresnahan is a Ph.D. macroeconomist, Former Deputy Chief Economist of KPMG, Macroeconomist at CBO, and award-winning adjunct Professor. Investing in education, infrastructure, healthcare, the environment, and community safety is key. “I will fight for the reproductive freedom of our women and families throughout our state and the Upper Midwest.”
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PATTY ACOMB
District 45B (incumbent)
Before working on the Minnetonka City Council and in the Minnesota State Legislature, Patty worked in natural resource management and has a history of public service.“Ultimately, abortion care is health care.”
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LARRY KRAFT
District 46A
Larry Kraft, a staunch advocate for reducing climate change, is ready to fight for reproductive rights in the Minnesota House. “Every person should have the power and ability to make healthcare decisions about their own bodies, free from government interference.”
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CHERYL YOUAKIM
District 46B (incumbent)
With a comprehensive history of public service to Minnesota, and a proud member of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, Cheryl Youakim has promised to protect the reproductive rights of all Minnesotans.“I look forward to working with Pro-Choice MN and other pro-choice groups next session.”
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AMANDA HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER
District 47A
Amanda has a background in public policy and a science-focused education. “Every person deserves the fundamental right to control their own body. Each person’s situation is unique. Every health care decision – including whether or not to have an abortion – is deeply personal and best left to patients and their doctors to navigate.”
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LUCY REHM
District 48B
Lucy Rehm is a former educator, school board member and lifelong advocate for healthy living. “As a state legislator in the Minnesota House, I will always protect a person's right to access healthcare, including reproductive healthcare, birth control and abortion care.”
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LAURIE PRYOR
District 49A (incumbent)
As a mother, grandmother, and active community member, Laurie Pryor has protected Minnesotans in the House of Representatives for three terms. “The state of Minnesota must act in the upcoming legislative session to protect reproductive freedom.”
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HEATHER EDELSON
District 50A (incumbent)
Heather Edelson, a mental health therapist and member of the Minnesota Reproductive Freedom caucus, is more than well-equipped to fight for reproductive rights for all Minnesotas. “We must protect and expand access across the state, as well as work to destigmatize abortion.”
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STEVE ELKINS
District 50B (incumbent)
Steve Elkins is a father and husband who values healthcare and is well equipped for his role in the Minnesota House of Representatives. “The rights of women to make their own reproductive health choices under Minnesota law must be protected and reproductive health services must continue to be available to all.”
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MICHAEL HOWARD
District 51A (incumbent)
Michael believes that we need to invest in education, health care, our climate crisis, address racial inequities, and protect and strengthen voting rights. “I will always advocate for and use my position to defend reproductive freedom for my constituents and all Minnesotans.”
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NATHAN COULTER
District 51B
Nathan Coulter has a long history of working with Minnesota legislators; He is more than equipped to fight for Minnesotans’ reproductive rights. “Reproductive freedom means that individuals are able to make their own choices however they want– that government does not dictate the circumstances by law or by budget decisions.”
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LIZ REYER
District 52A (incumbent)
Liz Reyer is an advocate for accessible healthcare. “As a member of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, I am proud to have co-sponsored bills to expand access to care in Minnesota, and I will fiercely defend our reproductive rights in the Legislature.”
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MARY FRANCES CLARDY
District 53A
Mary Frances Clardy, an educator devoted to advocacy, is ready to fight for the reproductive rights of all Minnesotans. “No court, no congressional body or state legislature should have the authority to deny or inhibit in any way a woman's exercise of this right.”
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RICK HANSEN
District 53B (incumbent)
Rick has served for many years as Chair of the Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District and other various leadership positions in state and local associations. “I have a strong record for reproductive freedom in the Minnesota House - with votes and support. I support Doe v. Gomez in Minnesota and will fight to ensure reproductive freedom.”
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BRAD TABKE
District 54A
Brad Tabke is committed to reducing the cost of healthcare and protecting abortion in Minnesota. “We must maintain that healthcare is a decision between a patient and their doctor - as I want it to stay for my two children.”
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JESS HANSON
District 55A (incumbent)
Jess is a mother, first generation college graduate, and an advocate. “For me, the question of reproductive freedom is a question of our privacy and self-determination. The ability for Minnesotans to determine when and how to plan our lives and families is vital to our liberty and equality under the law.”
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KAELA BERG
District 55B (incumbent)
Kaela believes in learning from the community around her and bringing that inclusivity to the Minnesota House. “We have to do all that we can through legislation and codifying the constitutional right to abortion care. I will run on a bold pro-choice agenda and support any and all measures to ensure this basic right.”
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ROBERT BIERMAN
District 56A (incumbent)
Robert Bierman believes that listening to his community is key to representing District 56A in the Minnesota House. “Reproductive freedom means unfettered access to reproductive care. Politicians should not be inserting themselves into the private concerns or the individual rights of Americans, including reproductive rights.”
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GREG HENNINGSEN
District 57A
Committed to supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Minnesota and advocating for mental health, Greg Henningsen is committed to protecting abortion rights in Minnesota. “I will support any legislation aimed at protecting and expanding access to safe and legal abortion for everyone everywhere.”
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ERIN PREESE
District 57B
Erin Preese, a proud educator and mom, is ready to protect Minnesotan’s right to abortion in the House. “Women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions, including the right to contraception and abortion.”
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KRISTI PURSELL
District 58A
Kristi Pursell is a community-centered advocate in District 58A prioritizing local farmers, environmental stewardship, strong education systems, democracy, and accessible quality healthcare. “Abortion is healthcare! We need to make this life-saving and life-changing medical procedure more accessible.”
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ESTHER AGBAJE
District 59B (incumbent)
Esther has followed in her parents’ footsteps to serve others. In her work, she centers the voices of low-income people and communities of color. “It is important that Minnesotans retain autonomy over their bodies. As a legislator I will strongly advocate for bills and policies that remove unnecessary and burdensome restrictions.”
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FRANK HORNSTEIN
District 61A (incumbent)
Frank is ready to continue to work alongside District 61A to provide strong, progressive leadership. “I am a staunch defender of reproductive choice.”
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JAMIE LONG
District 61B (incumbent)
Jamie has dedicated his career to leadership in public service, advocacy, and progressive politics. “Protecting reproductive rights in Minnesota is critical. I will do everything I can in the legislature to ensure we are repealing existing restrictions on abortion and protecting the access we currently have.”
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SAMANTHA SENCER-MURA
District 63A
Samantha is an educator, a working mom, a local community leader, and a fourth-generation Japanese American. “I will be a loud voice in advocating for reproductive rights and family-affirming policies.”
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EMMA GREENMAN
District 63B (incumbent)
As a community organizer and a member of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, Emma Greenman is passionate about protecting reproductive rights . “I believe reproductive freedom means every person has autonomy and control over their own body and reproductive choices, and it means having the access to healthcare, and resources they need to exercise that freedom.”
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KAOHLY VANG HER
District 64A (incumbent)
Kaohly Vang Her is ready to support her constituentents in fighting for expanding abortion access. “Reproductive freedom in its entirety is the right for a person to make the decision that is best for themselves and their family about whether and when to have a child without political interference.”
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DAVE PINTO
District 64B (incumbent)
Dave serves as a prosecutor in the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office, specializing in crimes of gender violence, including domestic assault and sex trafficking. “For me, reproductive freedom means full support for the decision to become a parent and full support for the decision to not become one.”
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MARÍA ISA PÉREZ-HEDGES
District 65B
María Isa Pérez-Hedges is a cultural community organizer and youth mentor who is passionate about affordable healthcare and housing, and creative economic development. “I will continue to advocate for full reproductive freedom in the legislature as well as [bring awareness to the] impacts of care restrictions on BIPOC women and the LGBT+ community.”
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LEIGH FINKE
District 66A
As a small business owner and author, Leigh Finke is committed to protecting LGBTQ+ rights, achieving racial justice, and expanding reproductive rights in Minnesota. “To me, reproductive rights and transition healthcare are one in the same. A movement for feminist and queer liberation requires our autonomy in the law. I will do whatever I can in the effort to achieve it.”
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ATHENA HOLLINS
District 66B (incumbent)
As a current clinic escort and attorney focusing on domestic violence and immigration issues, Athena Hollins is passionate about protecting and expanding abortion care in Minnesota. “Everyone in Minnesota deserves reproductive freedom, and I have been unapologetically vocal in my support for all reproductive care, including abortion.”
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LIZ LEE
District 67A
Liz is committed to health equity. “On the Eastside, I know that many families already struggle to get access to healthcare, so further restrictions on access to reproductive care are dangerous, and harmful. The gravity of this moment is not lost on me and I know I can rise to the challenge.”