Currently holds the office of Minnesota House of Representatives - District 43A until January 4, 2027.
Candidate for Hennepin County Attorney in 2026 Minnesota Primary Election.
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Get StartedUnder my administration, our office will prosecute criminal acts that aim to restrict access to reproductive healthcare or interfere with individuals’ ability to make their own healthcare decisions. We will safeguard both patients and healthcare providers from violations of their privacy that could expose them to criminal or civil actions in other jurisdictions. Learn more
I believe leadership starts with listening, and victims of crime deserve to be heard. On day one as Hennepin County Attorney, I will establish a Victim & Survivor Advisory Council to ensure those who have been most impacted by crime have a meaningful voice in shaping my administration’s policies. Learn more
It does not matter whether a crime is committed on a street corner or in a corner office—as County Attorney, I will ensure accountability. My administration will aggressively prosecute financial crimes and work tirelessly to recover what was stolen from victims. Learn more
As County Attorney, my administration will stand with survivors of domestic violence and support them on their path to healing and safety. I will uplift and prioritize funding for the critical work of the office’s Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC). Through the office’s Victim Services Division and DASC, we will partner with trusted community organizations to provide resources for young people who have experienced or witnessed abuse at home. Learn more
As County Attorney, my administration will protect the integrity of the legal system and reinforce the idea that prosecutors are committed to finding the truth rather than simply securing convictions. My administration will review past convictions for evidence of innocence which will help build public trust, especially in communities that may be skeptical of the legal system, by showing accountability and transparency. Learn more
As County Attorney, my administration will prioritize both public safety and harm reduction, while implementing strategies that address the root causes of this crisis. Our charging decisions will be grounded in accountability and fairness, with a focus on rehabilitation for individuals with substance use disorders and prosecution of traffickers who prey upon them for quick profits. Learn more
I will use my background in public education to form strong partnerships with schools throughout the county, focusing on early interventions that support youth and their families, prevent repeat offenses, and avoid deeper involvement in the legal system. We will work with schools and families to make sure children attend school, are actively learning during the day, and are safe at home each night. Learn more
As County Attorney, my administration will ensure that data on charging decisions is clear, easily accessible, and shared openly with the public. I will be out in communities across Hennepin County, hosting regular town halls, attending community events, and talking directly with residents about what the data means and how we are making decisions. Learn more
Ending the scourge of gun violence will be my administration’s top priority, and as County Attorney, I will send a clear message: gun violence will not be tolerated in Hennepin County. Learn more
Under my leadership, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office will never work with ICE. Additionally, when federal agents unlawfully enter homes or businesses, falsely imprison citizens, impersonate local law enforcement, intimidate witnesses, destroy property, assault or murder people, they must be held accountable under state law—where presidential pardons cannot shield them. As the next County Attorney, I will prosecute Trump’s federal agents who have violated Minnesota law. Learn more
As County Attorney, I will use my authority to protect immigrant victims and witnesses by certifying U and T visas for those who qualify, providing victims and witnesses with temporary immigration status as they navigate the court process. Learn more
As County Attorney, I will prioritize transit safety by working together with Metro Transit, coordinating with law enforcement and city attorneys, and partnering with Hennepin County social service providers to protect commuters, riders, and transit workers. When appropriate, individuals involved in low-level, non-violent offenses will be referred to behavioral health professionals and connected to addiction treatment and other supportive services. Learn more
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