Jessica Filiaggi

Minnesota House of Representatives

Jessica Filiaggi is a first-time candidate running for the Minnesota House of Representatives in District 15B. Jessica is a Merrifield, Minnesota native with a diverse knowledge base in compliance, anti-money laundering, consumer protection, investor education, and financial products and markets. Jessica works to educate and empower individuals to take responsibility over their finances. She has spent the past two years having conversations with voters in her district about what is really keeping them from success: healthcare and jobs. She believes strongly in each of us participating to the best of our abilities regardless of affiliations or beliefs. Jessica believes that partisan bickering has to stop if we want to maintain our democracy and create a space for all voices to be heard.

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Mitra Jalali Nelson

Saint Paul City Council, Ward 4

Ashley Latzke

Minnesota House of Representatives

Ashley Latzke is from Gaylord, Minnesota. Ashley is running for her first time for State Representative in district 18B. Ashley is running to help create positive changes for her children's futures.

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Sharon McGinty

Minnesota House of Representatives

Sharon McGinty from Buffalo, is running for MN House District 29B. She is a first time candidate who's concern and focus are centered around healthcare, education, human rights, and the environment in MN and the rest of the country.

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Renee Cardarelle

Minnesota House of Representatives

Renee Cardarelle is the DFL endorsed candidate running in District 29A, in her first bid for state office. Renée has dedicated her life to working for the community as a non-profit professional. Renée has worked in diverse non-profit organizations including the Girl Scouts, the Annandale Area Community Team, and the Lao Assistance Center. She has also worked with small business in the residential service industry. Renee believes in building strong communities and is dedicated to the democratic process.

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Cordelia Pierson

Minnesota House of Representatives

Cordelia "Corde" Pierson is running to serve in the Minnesota State House for the open seat in Senate District 60B - the University of Minnesota and its six surrounding neighborhoods on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Running for the first time for this seat, Corde Pierson will bring valuable experience as a female scientist, lawyer, community leader, environmental advocate, and nonprofit executive director. Corde Pierson is passionate about eliminating the deep disparities in health, education, wages, housing, justice and environment in this district and statewide.

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Hodan Hassan

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 62A

Hodan Hassan is running for MN House District 62A, one of the most diverse districts in the state. Hodan is a first time candidate, a mother, an immigrant and an activist with a background in social work and mental health, having earned her master's from Augsburg University in Minneapolis. Hodan is deeply rooted in this community with a desire to expand access to strong mental health services and affordable housing.

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Irene Fernando

Hennepin County Commissioner, District 2

Irene Fernando, candidate for Hennepin County Commissioner in District 2, is running to bring unheard stories to the decision-making table. At the age of 17, Irene co-founded a youth leadership nonprofit which she led for 11-years, during which time 22,000 students participated in their programs. Her vision of increased visibility, transparency, and accountability of the Hennepin County Commision, will create new pathways for community engagement in local governance.

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Rebecca Otto

Minnesota State Auditor

Rebecca Otto was elected Minnesota's 18th State Auditor in 2006 after receiving the endorsement of three previous State Auditors from both major political parties. She is the first woman Democrat to be elected to the post. State Auditor Otto was re-elected to a second four-year term in 2010 and a third term in 2014. Public service is important to State Auditor Otto, who was elected to the Auditor's post after service in state and local governments. She served on the Forest Lake school board and on the district's ad-hoc finance committee. State Auditor Otto holds a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Biology from Macalester College. She taught public school seventh-grade science for five years. A successful businesswoman, Otto left a career as president of a 50-employee business she had helped found to devote her time to public service and give back to the community. She has served on several boards and committees and has been an active volunteer for a number of organizations, including Warner Nature Center and Big Brother/Big Sister. She lives with her husband, screenwriter Shawn Lawrence Otto, in a wind-powered, passive solar home they designed and built with their own hands.

Kaohly Her

Minnesota House of Representatives

Kaohly Her is the DFL endorsed candidate for the Minnesota House seat in District 64A.  She is a first time candidate.  Kaohly is running for office because she has spent her life serving others, advocating for her community, and lifting up the voices of people who often are excluded from having a seat at the table.  Maya Angelou’s quote, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story” holds a special place in her heart.  Kaohly knows that like her, we all have stories that shape our lives and who we are.  As a State Representative, She will lift up all of our stories and bring them to the Capitol to fight for investments in the state that benefit our neighbors and reflect our progressive values.

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