Minnesota and North Dakota Voter's Guide

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Minnesota State Senate District 10

The chief function of a legislator is to enact laws. Each legislator represents a certain area as well as a number of individuals, referred to as constituents, who live in that area. In Minnesota, a state senator represents roughly 78,000 people, while a representative or house member represents approximately 39,000 people. There are 67 members in the Senate and 134 in the House. Senators’ terms are four years (two years in the first election following redistricting) while House members terms are two years.Learn more at the MN Senate website.

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    Tara Killen
    (DFL)

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    Nathan Wesenberg
    (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 character)

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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My top priorities are affordability and economic security; accessible, affordable healthcare; and strong schools, farms, and local businesses. People need to afford a home and everyday necessities, get care close to home, and build a future in their own communities. These needs are connected: families, employers, schools, and farms depend on one another. I will work across the aisle to address costs, strengthen rural services, and support local opportunity. Democracy, balance, and representation guide that work: protecting rights, keeping government accountable, and making sure your concerns are heard and taken seriously.
A strong economy begins with people being able to live, work, and build a future here. I would support legislation that expands housing and childcare, strengthens workforce training, and improves roads and broadband. I would work to lower healthcare costs and remove unnecessary barriers for small businesses and farms. A state senator cannot control inflation alone, but we can address costs families face and make public dollars go further through careful spending and accountability.
I would support legislation that strengthens enforcement against discrimination in housing, employment, and healthcare; protects voting access; and removes barriers to education and business opportunities. I would listen to affected communities and use measurable results to evaluate what works. Your race or ethnicity must never determine whether your government hears you, protects your rights, or treats you fairly.
Yes. I support putting an inclusive Equal Rights Amendment before voters and adopting it into Minnesota's Constitution. Equal treatment under the law belongs in the foundation of our government. Every person deserves dignity and protection from discrimination. Our commitment to freedom is measured by whether we protect it for everyone, including people whose lives, beliefs, or experiences differ from our own.
Clean air and water protect our health, our livelihoods, and the places we call home. I would support legislation to prevent pollution, improve drinking water and wastewater systems, and help farms and businesses adopt practices that protect our resources. I would pair clear, enforceable protections with technical and financial assistance, so caring for our land and water is achievable for small farms, businesses, and communities.
Everyone deserves to feel safe at home and in their community. I would support legislation that strengthens rural emergency services, mental health and addiction care, violence prevention, and services for victims of domestic and sexual violence. I would support training and resources for law enforcement alongside meaningful accountability and protection of civil rights. Safety means preventing harm, responding when people need help, and earning public trust.
Your voice matters, regardless of how much money you have. I would support stronger disclosure of political spending and its original funding sources, effective enforcement of campaign finance rules, and safeguards against coordination between campaigns and outside spending groups. I would strengthen small-donor participation through Minnesota's political contribution refund and public financing programs. Representation must remain accountable to people, not to the largest check.
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The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and North Dakota crafted the questions sent to the candidates in the Spring of 2024. They reached out to candidates based on contact information in their public candidate filings. Candidates with email addresses were invited and reminded with emails. Candidates with only mailing addresses were sent a letter. Candidates with phone numbers received a phone call as well.

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