The mayor of Babbitt, Andrea Zupancich, is supremely qualified to serve the people of District 3 in the Minnesota Senate. In addition to being in her tenth term as mayor, Andrea is also a mother and small business owner in northern Minnesota. Zupancich has been active in her community for years, serving on the St. Louis County Board of Commission and Planning and Zoning, as well as previously serving as a Fight for Mining Member, Mining Minnesota Member, and Board Member of Jobs for Minnesotans. Andrea has a decorated history of fighting for northern Minnesota’s economy and way of life.

Austin Peterson brings a background of faith, family, and hands-on civic involvement to his campaign for the Minnesota Senate. Austin enlisted in the North Dakota Air National Guard upon graduating high school. When a heart condition halted his military career, Austin became a self-made entrepreneur. Faith and community are critical to Austin and his family, and they are active members of Rollag Lutheran Church.

Karin Housley was born and raised in South St. Paul, where she was the daughter of two public school teachers. Karin married her high school sweetheart, NHL Hall of Famer Phil Housley, and together they raised their four children in Minnesota. Karin brought her experience as a mom and small business owner to St. Paul in 2012, when she was first elected to the state Senate. Senator Housley has been re-elected three times, and has taken on leadership roles in St. Paul, including serving as chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Committee. Karin is hyperactive in her community, and has worked with a multitude of different charities and organizations over the years. Housley is also a published author and licensed realtor who runs Housley Homes together with her daughter.

State Senator Jim Abeler has spent over two decades in St. Paul serving the people of Minnesota. During that time, Jim has been a champion for his local communities. Senator Abeler founded PACT Charter School, prevented the closure of Anoka Technical College, and founded Haven4Heroes, which works to eliminate veteran homelessness. A lifelong resident of the Anoka area, Jim has been married to his wife, Beth, for 45 years, and together they have raised six sons. For nearly 50 years, Jim has been a small-business owner and employer, running his family’s chiropractic office in Anoka.

Senator Julia Coleman made history in 2020 when she became the youngest woman ever elected to the Minnesota Senate. In the six years since, Senator Coleman has secured $73 million in crucial infrastructure investments for projects critical to the people of District 48, and risen to Assistant Minority Leader of the Republican caucus. Senator Coleman is the mother of three boys and is raising her family in Waconia. Prior to joining the Senate, Julia served on the Chanhassen City Council. In addition to her work in St. Paul, Julia is a passionate mental health advocate and works with the Miss America Organization to mentor young women.

Dr. Bill Lieske runs his family’s clinic in Lonsdale, in addition to serving the people of District 58 in the Minnesota Senate. Senator Lieske’s background as a husband, father, and business owner has driven his focus in St. Paul. Dr. Lieske has made reducing the tax burden facing Minnesota families a priority to ensure families and businesses aren’t driven out of Minnesota.

Rep. Dotseth is a longtime resident of District 11A, where he has been consistently active in the community. As a business owner, Jeff brings a unique perspective to St. Paul. It is that experience that has made him a fighter for cutting government spending and reducing taxes. Rep. Dotseth has prioritized improving the business climate in Minnesota to ensure good-paying jobs continue to come to the area.

Erica Schwartz’s life has been marked by resilience and perseverance. Before serving her constituents in the state House, Erica battled a brain tumor as a senior in high school and tragically lost her fiancé in a fatal car crash while she was pregnant with their daughter. Rep. Schwartz has overcome every challenge life has thrown at her and has come out stronger on the other side. During her time in office, Erica has been a champion for alleviating the financial burden on Minnesotans, increasing public safety, and improving quality education.

State Rep. Aaron Repinski represents the more than 42,000 people of District 26A in the state House. A lifelong resident of the Winona, Minnesota area, Aaron Repinski and his wife Michelle own and operate mutliple small businesses in the area. Community is important to Aaron, which is why he has been a member of the Winona Fire Department, the Winona County Dive Rescue team, and the Fountain City Fire Department/First Responder team. Rep. Repinski has brought a determined focus to St. Paul to cut wasteful spending and crack down on the fraud perpetrated under Democrats.

Rep. Danny Nadeau has spent his time in the state House focused on rebuilding public trust in government and tackling the high cost of living that has resulted from Democrat control of Minnesota. For nearly 20 years, Nadeau owned and operated a construction company that he founded in high school. Nadeau was elected chair of the Hassan Township board and worked in the Minnesota House of Representatives prior to being elected to serve.

A 27-year veteran of the Burnsville Police Department, Rep. Jeff Witte brings a record of service to the state House. Rep. Witte has built a strong reputation in St. Paul as a reliable fighter for law enforcement and first responders. A former school resource officer himself, Jeff has helped lead the charge to get school resource officers back in schools. In addition to his work in the state House, Jeff also works in security for the Minnesota Twins. Jeff has spent over 3 decades in Lakeville, where he and his wife Jan raised three daughters.