Kupec was elected to an open Seante seat in Moorhead after working as a meteorolgist on local television station.   Kupec could be considered one of the key winners that gave the DFL the majority in the Minnesota Senate.  He wants to advocate on issues related to climate and infrastructure.

Rep. Kristi Pursell was born  in Rochester, graduated from St. Olaf College.   Before being elected she was Executive Director of Clean River Partners, a Northfield-based environmental non-profit organization.  She has a strong understanding of the issues related to agriculture and the environment.

Bernie Perryman is a long time business leader in the St. Cloud community.  She owns a small business and has been active in economic development issues for several years, including serving on numerous community boards.  This is her first time holding public office.  

As a geneticist Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger found an interest in public policy.  She has worked at the legislature in policy roles, and this is her first elected office.  The mother of two wants to work on education and genetic privacy issues.

Attorney and Plymouth City Council member Ned Carroll wants to focus on infrastructure for the Plymouth area.   Carroll considers himself a moderate that has worked in business and with businesses in Plymouth to support economic development.

Representing a the eastern edge of Minneapolis, Rep. Samantha Sencer Mura replaces a DFL stawlwart on education issues.  She talks about how the birth of her son helped inspired her to run.  She previously ran a non profit on education and was borth and raised in Minneapolis.  

Representing her hometown of Woodbury Nicole Mitchell has traveled the world, earned a law degree and been a television meteorolgist.  The mother and foster mother is served in the National Guard and has been a storm chaser.  She's interested in working on climate issues, election issues and education while serving in the legislature.

Bloomington City Councilmember Nathan Coulter shares his interest in education and early learning as priorities for his first-term in the Minnesota legislature.  The father of two discusses the changing demographics of Minnesota's fourth largest city and how much his hometown is changing and becoming more diverse.

Leigh Finke is works in the arts and is the parent of two children.  She's also Minnesota's first transgender State Representative.  Finke discusses social justice, LGBTQ+ rights and other issues she wants to raise visibility for in her first term in St. Paul. 

Longtime political operative Isaac Schultz has worked as a District Director for Rep. Pete Stauber, and other Republicans in his career.  Now ready to represent the his hometown, this auctioneer discusses an upcoming wedding and the issues his central Minnesota district is most concerned about.