Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives - District 7A in 2026 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedIf nothing else, the recent massive fraud scandals have taught us a clear lesson: private entities do not do everything better than the government. One of the inherent difficulties in uncovering and prosecuting fraud is that we rely on white-collar investigators to investigate white-collar crimes. To truly prevent fraud before it happens, we need people on the ground who understand these systems inside and out. Learn more
I worry that an exclusive focus on the next mining project is crowding out other vital options. We should be looking at cutting-edge opportunities like underwater compressed air energy storage in our existing mine pits, helium development, or even expanding into movie production and manufacturing. These industries could directly utilize our world-class workforce and the incredible infrastructure we already have in place—infrastructure originally built to move ore cheaply and efficiently to the boats in Duluth. Learn more
The quality of a child's education in Minnesota should never depend on their zip code. It's time to reform the formula and ensure that our permanent school fund is used to address some of the funding imbalances faced by our rural school districts, which are created by the strict per pupil formula used in Minnesota. Learn more
You cannot fight to get big money out of politics by taking that very same money to fund your own campaign. That is why I refuse to accept a single dime of special interest or PAC money—relying instead solely on individual contributions. My time, my energy, and my vote belong exclusively to the people of District 7A. Learn more
If we don't find a way to fund our hospitals fast, we will lose access to healthcare on the Iron Range. I support the Minnesota Health Plan, which guarantees that all Minnesotan's will have access to healthcare and ensures that hospitals will be properly funded. Learn more
In the meantime, there's steps we can take to make healthcare more affordable. I support legislating price caps on lifesaving medications. Our state has shown that it works with insulin and asthma inhalers. Learn more
We also need to create a new tier of dental licenses to allow for independent clinics with dental technicians who can do basic care like pull a tooth or fill a tooth. No one should have to travel hours for dental care. Learn more
First, we must encourage new, community-aligned housing projects. Second, we should directly involve individual taxpayers through a homeowner rebate program. Imagine if the state offered a 40% rebate on the construction costs for homeowners who build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)—often called a "mother-in-law apartment"—on their property. Learn more
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