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Minnesota State House District 2A

State Representatives serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the state legislature. They write and vote on legislation to create, repeal, or change state laws affecting many issues, like health care, the environment, and the economy. They also vote on state taxes and the state spending.

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    Bidal Duran Jr
    (Rep)

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    Reed Olson
    (DFL)

Biographical Information

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (750 characters)

What will you do to support a vibrant economy across Minnesota and to address inflation? (500 character)

What legislation, if any, would you support to address racial or ethnic disparities in Minnesota? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to address climate change and its effects in Minnesota? (500 characters)

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Campaign Website http://votereedolson.com
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Campaign Email reed@votereedolson.com
My top three priorities are: Building more housing throughout the district. Expanding access to healthcare, especially mental healthcare, in rural Minnesota. Creating more affordable and high-quality daycare for working families.
Minnesota has one of the best economies in the nation. I will support continued investments in basic infrastructure and education. We need wages to rise faster than inflation. Investing in my priorities will put people to work, make rural communities more attractive to investment and improve the quality of life for rural Minnesotans.
Minnesota has unacceptable racial disparities in home ownership and education. We need to increase state funding for our public schools. Geographic location should not determine the quality of a child’s education. All Minnesotans deserve access to the best education possible. We need to build more housing to bring down the cost and make homeownership a reality for more Minnesotans, regardless of race or background.
Our district enjoys a thriving woods products industry and tourism. We need to continue our tradition of sound resource management and stewardship. Properly addressing the challenges associated with climate change will grow new jobs in our district.
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