Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Minnesota State House District 25A

House - 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 state spending.Watch a candidate forum for this race recorded on September 17, 2026.

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    Kim Hicks
    (DFL)

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    Brad Trahan
    (Rep)

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 characters)

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

Do you support the adoption of a ballot issue to add the Equal Rights Amendment into the Minnesota State Constitution why or why not? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to protect clean air and water in Minnesota? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to meet the need for safe communities? (500 characters)

What changes to legislation would you support to reduce the influence of big money in elections? (500 characters)

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Campaign Website http://www.TrahanMN25A.com
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590532234569
Campaign Twitter Handle @@ElectTrahan25A
Campaign Email trahanmn25a@gmail.com
Stop the Fraud - Our state government should serve hardworking Minnesotans, not those who take advantage of the system. I will be committed to strengthening accountability and restoring trust in how tax dollars are spent.

Cost of Living - Affordability - I will support permanent, meaningful tax relief for families and small businesses, rather than short-term fixes that don’t last.

Public Safety - Safe Communities & Safe Neighborhoods - I am committed to strengthening public safety and supporting law enforcement who work every day to protect us. I will prioritize accountability for violent offenders. I will prioritize accountability for violent offenders. Law Enforcement must be given the tools they need, to keep our communities safe.
Support in reducing taxes, regulations, and government spending to make life more affordable, while keeping essential services. Support reducing corporate tax rates. I will also actively support eliminating all fraud and waste within our government, which is sadly, massive. This will make our state more competitive, and in turn, support taxpayers, businesses, farmers, and bring more entrepreneurs, wanting to move, and stay in Minnesota. Economic growth is vital to address inflation.
I have always supported, and believed, that every Minnesotan deserves an equal opportunity. Government should work to ensure a level playing field for everyone.
I support equal rights and equal protection under the law for every Minnesotan. Minnesota already has strong protections against discrimination. Existing rights should be protected and enforced equally.
Just as I believe in being good stewards of our taxpayers’ dollars, I believe we must be good stewards of Minnesota’s clean air and water. I support using sound science and factual information to guide environmental decisions. I will listen carefully to qualified experts and consider the evidence before making decisions, focusing on facts and measurable results rather than bias or political opinions.
As one of my top priorities, I support legislation that keeps our communities safe and supports law enforcement. We must hold violent criminals accountable. I am open to reviewing current minimum and maximum sentencing standards for certain crimes and considering whether stronger standards are appropriate. I would support enhanced recruitment efforts for our police departments and measures that protect victims. Safe communities require enforcement and accountability.
I believe transparency is vital in any election. I will always support strong and open disclosure. I am a big supporter of any type of an audit. If there are any loopholes that need to be closed, similar to the loophole that was used by the DFL to get the $700 million funding for the State Office Building, I would look to close any loophole necessary, while protecting Minnesotans constructional right sin their participation of our political process. We must earn the trust of Minnesotans!
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