Housing First Minnesota’s Political Action Committee (PAC) is proud to endorse 44 candidates for election and re-election to the Minnesota legislature. Housing First Minnesota’s PAC endorsement reflects each candidate’s demonstrated commitment to a vibrant housing market that ties together the communities of our great state. These leaders share our goals of providing the opportunity for homeownership for everyone, everywhere.
“Homeownership opportunities and housing affordability rank as one of the top issues for more and more Minnesotans,” said James Vagle, CEO of Housing First Minnesota. “As we saw last legislative session, addressing the barriers unnecessarily driving up the costs of housing is an opportunity for bipartisan agreement. Without significant statewide reforms, our housing market will remain woefully undersupplied.”
“As voters consider their options at the polls, these legislative candidates stand out as leaders committed to addressing the complex issues that are having a real-world impact on Minnesota’s housing market. We look forward to working with these housing champions during the 2025 legislative session.”
The endorsement process utilizes an analysis of a candidate’s voting record, candidate questionnaire, and demonstrated support for Housing First Minnesota’s policy platform. Further endorsements may be considered prior to the general election.
Minnesota House of Representatives
District 1A John Burkel
District 1B Steve Gander
District 2A Bidan Duran, Jr.
District 3B Natalie Zeleznikar
District 6B Josh Heintzeman
District 7A Spencer Igo
District 8B Alicia Kozlowski
District 9A Jeff Backer
District 11A Jeff Dotseth
District 11B Nathan Nelson
District 12B Mary Franson
District 13A Lisa Demuth
District 14A Bernie Perryman
District 15B Paul Torkelson
District 16B Dave Baker
District 17A Dawn Gillman
District 17B Bobbie Harder
District 23A Peggy Bennett
District 23B Patricia Mueller
District 24A Duane Quam
District 27A Shane Mekeland
District 27B Bryan Lawrence
District 28A Brian Johnson
District 29A Joe McDonald
District 30B Paul Novotny
District 31A Harry Niska
District 32A Nolan West
District 35A Zack Stephenson
District 35B Kari Rehrauer
District 37B John Bristol
District 41A Wayne Johnson
District 41B Tom Dippel
District 46A Larry Kraft
District 47A Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger
District 47B Ethan Cha
District 48A Jim Nash
District 48B Caleb Steffenhagen
District 50B Steve Elkins
District 51A Michael Howard
District 51B Nathan Coulter
District 55A Gabriela Kroetch
District 58A Kristi Pursell
District 61B Jamie Long
Minnesota Senate
District 45 Kathleen Fowke