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Minnesota’s farmers are the backbone of our economy—and our food security. I will support policies that protect small and mid-sized farms, cut unnecessary red tape, and increase access to sustainable agriculture grants. From strengthening farm-to-table networks to incentivizing local food in schools and hospitals, we can build a stronger connection between rural producers and urban communities. Affordable housing is vital to this equation. Farmworkers, food processors, and agricultural families need access to stable, nearby housing to keep our food system running. I’ll advocate for rural housing investments that preserve land while ensuring workers can live where they work. When farmers thrive and their communities are supported, all of Minnesota benefits.
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Minnesota’s farmers are the backbone of our economy—and our food security. I will support policies that protect small and mid-sized farms, cut unnecessary red tape, and increase access to sustainable agriculture grants. From strengthening farm-to-table networks to incentivizing local food in schools and hospitals, we can build a stronger connection between rural producers and urban communities. Affordable housing is vital to this equation. Farmworkers, food processors, and agricultural families need access to stable, nearby housing to keep our food system running. I’ll advocate for rural housing investments that preserve land while ensuring workers can live where they work. When farmers thrive and their communities are supported, all of Minnesota benefits.
Indian Affairs
Candidate positionMinnesota’s Indigenous nations deserve not just respect, but partnership. I will listen to and work with tribal leaders to uphold sovereignty, honor treaty rights, and support Indigenous-led initiatives in education, healthcare, housing, and economic development. This includes ensuring that Native voices help shape policies that affect their land, people, and future. Affordable, culturally relevant housing on tribal lands is long overdue. I will advocate for increased federal and state funding, streamlined construction approvals, and infrastructure upgrades that reflect tribal priorities. Tribal nations must be empowered to build the futures they envision—with dignity, self-determination, and support.
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Minnesota’s Indigenous nations deserve not just respect, but partnership. I will listen to and work with tribal leaders to uphold sovereignty, honor treaty rights, and support Indigenous-led initiatives in education, healthcare, housing, and economic development. This includes ensuring that Native voices help shape policies that affect their land, people, and future. Affordable, culturally relevant housing on tribal lands is long overdue. I will advocate for increased federal and state funding, streamlined construction approvals, and infrastructure upgrades that reflect tribal priorities. Tribal nations must be empowered to build the futures they envision—with dignity, self-determination, and support.
Jobs & Economy
Candidate positionA thriving economy should lift everyone—not just the lucky few. I’ll champion small businesses, support workforce development, and expand access to childcare and job training. I believe in cutting red tape for entrepreneurs while holding large corporations accountable. When working families do well, our whole state moves forward. Affordable housing is foundational to economic growth. Workers need places to live near jobs, and businesses need employees who aren’t commuting two hours a day or living in unstable conditions. I will fight for mixed-income housing near transit, down payment assistance, and zoning reforms that promote smart, inclusive development. Economic stability begins at home.
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A thriving economy should lift everyone—not just the lucky few. I’ll champion small businesses, support workforce development, and expand access to childcare and job training. I believe in cutting red tape for entrepreneurs while holding large corporations accountable. When working families do well, our whole state moves forward. Affordable housing is foundational to economic growth. Workers need places to live near jobs, and businesses need employees who aren’t commuting two hours a day or living in unstable conditions. I will fight for mixed-income housing near transit, down payment assistance, and zoning reforms that promote smart, inclusive development. Economic stability begins at home.
National Security
Candidate positionNational security means protecting people—not just borders. I support a strong defense, but I also believe in diplomacy, disaster preparedness, and cybersecurity. We must ensure that Minnesotans are safe from threats foreign and domestic—including public health crises, climate disasters, and infrastructure failure. Security starts with stability—and for many families, that means knowing they have a roof over their heads. I will advocate for emergency rental assistance, shelter services, and long-term investments in safe, stable housing as part of our preparedness strategy. When communities are housed and supported, they are more resilient to any threat.
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National security means protecting people—not just borders. I support a strong defense, but I also believe in diplomacy, disaster preparedness, and cybersecurity. We must ensure that Minnesotans are safe from threats foreign and domestic—including public health crises, climate disasters, and infrastructure failure. Security starts with stability—and for many families, that means knowing they have a roof over their heads. I will advocate for emergency rental assistance, shelter services, and long-term investments in safe, stable housing as part of our preparedness strategy. When communities are housed and supported, they are more resilient to any threat.
Every child in Minnesota deserves access to a high-quality education—no matter their zip code, family income, or background. I will fight for stable public school funding, expanded early childhood programs, and competitive pay for our teachers. I also support alternative pathways like vocational training, apprenticeships, and technical education that prepare students for high-demand careers. But learning doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Housing insecurity affects everything from attendance to academic performance. I will support policies that ensure families have access to safe, affordable housing near quality schools, reducing the stress and instability that hold children back. Strong schools and strong homes go hand in hand—and we need to invest in both.
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Every child in Minnesota deserves access to a high-quality education—no matter their zip code, family income, or background. I will fight for stable public school funding, expanded early childhood programs, and competitive pay for our teachers. I also support alternative pathways like vocational training, apprenticeships, and technical education that prepare students for high-demand careers. But learning doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Housing insecurity affects everything from attendance to academic performance. I will support policies that ensure families have access to safe, affordable housing near quality schools, reducing the stress and instability that hold children back. Strong schools and strong homes go hand in hand—and we need to invest in both.
National Security
Candidate positionVeterans should never struggle to access the benefits they’ve earned. I will fight to expand VA services, streamline support systems, and invest in mental health, job training, and transitional housing programs. From healthcare to workforce opportunities, I’ll stand by those who served our country. Housing is a top concern for veterans—too many face barriers to stability. I support funding for veterans-only housing, supportive services, and pathways to homeownership. No one who wore the uniform should ever sleep on the street. We owe our veterans more than thanks—we owe them a real chance to build a life after service.
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Veterans should never struggle to access the benefits they’ve earned. I will fight to expand VA services, streamline support systems, and invest in mental health, job training, and transitional housing programs. From healthcare to workforce opportunities, I’ll stand by those who served our country. Housing is a top concern for veterans—too many face barriers to stability. I support funding for veterans-only housing, supportive services, and pathways to homeownership. No one who wore the uniform should ever sleep on the street. We owe our veterans more than thanks—we owe them a real chance to build a life after service.
Minnesota can lead the way in clean, affordable energy while creating good-paying jobs and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. I support expanding access to solar, wind, and geothermal energy through incentives, grid upgrades, and community-owned renewable projects that keep profits local. A fair transition to clean energy must include support for workers and affordability for consumers. Energy efficiency also starts at home. I’ll advocate for weatherization programs, energy-efficient building codes, and low-interest home improvement loans that reduce utility bills—especially for low-income homeowners and renters. Making homes more energy-efficient saves money, helps the planet, and keeps people housed safely and comfortably.
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Minnesota can lead the way in clean, affordable energy while creating good-paying jobs and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. I support expanding access to solar, wind, and geothermal energy through incentives, grid upgrades, and community-owned renewable projects that keep profits local. A fair transition to clean energy must include support for workers and affordability for consumers. Energy efficiency also starts at home. I’ll advocate for weatherization programs, energy-efficient building codes, and low-interest home improvement loans that reduce utility bills—especially for low-income homeowners and renters. Making homes more energy-efficient saves money, helps the planet, and keeps people housed safely and comfortably.
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Candidate positionMarisa is a mother, businesswoman, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Our state has so much to offer, from beautiful Duluth, the State Fair, Minnehaha Falls, the Guthrie Theater, and many historic buildings such as Paisley Park and Mill City Museum. She volunteers in the community and stands up for families and workers to ensure they receive the support they need so they can thrive, grow, and connect in our beautiful state of Minnesota.
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Marisa is a mother, businesswoman, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Our state has so much to offer, from beautiful Duluth, the State Fair, Minnehaha Falls, the Guthrie Theater, and many historic buildings such as Paisley Park and Mill City Museum. She volunteers in the community and stands up for families and workers to ensure they receive the support they need so they can thrive, grow, and connect in our beautiful state of Minnesota.
Our environment is not just beautiful—it’s essential to our health, economy, and way of life. I will defend Minnesota’s water, air, and land through smart regulation, pollution enforcement, and investment in conservation. From protecting wetlands to restoring prairies, I believe we have a responsibility to future generations. Affordable housing must be part of our environmental solution. I will promote green building practices, transit-oriented development, and community design that reduces sprawl and protects natural spaces. Everyone deserves access to clean air, safe water, and nature—and housing should support that vision, not compete with it.
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Our environment is not just beautiful—it’s essential to our health, economy, and way of life. I will defend Minnesota’s water, air, and land through smart regulation, pollution enforcement, and investment in conservation. From protecting wetlands to restoring prairies, I believe we have a responsibility to future generations. Affordable housing must be part of our environmental solution. I will promote green building practices, transit-oriented development, and community design that reduces sprawl and protects natural spaces. Everyone deserves access to clean air, safe water, and nature—and housing should support that vision, not compete with it.
No Minnesotan should have to choose between getting medical care and paying rent. I will work to make healthcare more affordable and accessible across the board—including mental health services, addiction treatment, and reproductive care. I’ll push for rural health investments, fair insurance coverage, and expanded clinic access. Stable housing is a critical part of public health. I support integrated solutions that pair healthcare with supportive housing, particularly for seniors, people with disabilities, and those recovering from substance use or trauma. Health and housing are deeply connected—and we must treat both as essential to well-being.
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No Minnesotan should have to choose between getting medical care and paying rent. I will work to make healthcare more affordable and accessible across the board—including mental health services, addiction treatment, and reproductive care. I’ll push for rural health investments, fair insurance coverage, and expanded clinic access. Stable housing is a critical part of public health. I support integrated solutions that pair healthcare with supportive housing, particularly for seniors, people with disabilities, and those recovering from substance use or trauma. Health and housing are deeply connected—and we must treat both as essential to well-being.
