Minnesota 2022 elections: House District 34A candidates

Pioneer Press elections team, Pioneer Press
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House District 36B

Brion Curran

  • Age: 37

  • Party: DFL

  • City:Vadnais Heights

  • What qualifies you to hold this position? As a former police officer and 20-year nonprofit human services professional, I’m in a unique position to represent our district from a true service perspective. I’ll stand firm for our community, put politics aside, and find common ground at the State Capitol. This is who I am at my core. I listen to understand, and I live to serve with integrity.

  • What would your top priorities be if elected? Public safety and disability services are my top priorities. We must ensure our community is safe and our most vulnerable neighbors are cared for. Police departments need full resources so we can ensure the excellent service we see in suburbs is reflected across our state. Minnesotans deserve to have safety, health and well-being prioritized.

  • Politics has become very divisive in recent years, if elected, what would you do to improve the tone? Representing others is an honor and privilege that comes with an obligation to listen to all sides. I have never been a politician; I have only been a public servant and problem solver. Most of us are politically somewhere in the middle, which is exactly where our common goals are found. I bring a calm, understanding voice into these conversations.

  • Website or contact: brion@brioncurran.com; 651-343-7023

Heidi Gunderson

  • Age: 49

  • Party: R

  • City: Vadnais Heights

  • What qualifies you to hold this position? I am a small business owner, past Council Member and current Mayor of Vadnais Heights. I have served on and led multiple professional boards and served on community non profit boards as well. I am a strong communicator and negotiator. My current public service has prepared me to serve the citizens of my district.

  • What would your top priorities be if elected? Public Safety-Ensuring resources to recruit, train and retain officers is key. I support law enforcement and have earned the endorsement of the MN Police and Peace Officers Association. Economy-Families are paying more for gas, groceries and energy putting a strain on budgets. I will work to ease this financial burden with meaningful tax cuts.

  • Politics has become very divisive in recent years, if elected, what would you do to improve the tone? Elected officials need to work together to move Minnesota forward. I will focus on working across the aisle to pass legislation that will benefit our state. Strong communication, willingness to listen and compromise are key to getting things done. These are skills I utilize every day as a small business owner and as the Mayor of Vadnais Heights.

  • Website or contact: heidiforhouse@gmail.com; 651-308-5828

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