Minnesota Elections 2022: Senate District 48
SENATE DISTRICT 48
Julia Coleman
Age: 30
Party: R
City: Waconia
What qualifies you to hold this position? I have the skills needed to deliver for this district, including the final funding needed for Highway 212. Most importantly, my experience as a mother to three little boys helped me to walk in the shoes of the growing families in this district, pushing me to fight for safer streets, stronger schools, and more money in the family budget.
What would your top priorities be if elected? I will strengthen our schools, reduce crime, and support family budgets. I will accomplish this by working to get our students on track with reading, putting more money in the family budget through tax relief, and by backing tough-on-crime legislation while supporting our law enforcement.
Politics has become very divisive in recent years, if elected, what would you do to improve the tone? I believe a large portion of this is on the shoulders of the media, who rarely cover how often we reach across the aisle and get along, but frequently cover heated arguments and gridlock. However, I personally work to keep positive rhetoric at the forefront of my messaging, both in the Senate and on the campaign trail, and will continue to do so.
Website or contact: colemanforsenate.com, Julia@colemanforsenate.com
Dan Kessler
Age: 57
Party: DFL
City: Chaska
What qualifies you to hold this position? I’m a political outsider, who has worked in healthcare over 30 years. My experiences make me an independent voice. I have been a small business owner, running a private practice clinic, and have served on the Boards of non-profits. I’ve worked as a college professor, as a court-certified mediator, and as a forensic psychologist.
What would your top priorities be if elected? Passing the PRO Act to codify Roe v Wade into Minnesota law and protect women’s freedom to choose.
Pass $9B budget surplus bill to provide funding to recruit and train police and the $4B tax cut, which the Senate failed to pass.
Strengthening our public schools through responsible funding, rather than defunding public schools with vouchers.Politics has become very divisive in recent years, if elected, what would you do to improve the tone? I’ve talked to thousands of voters, and some of my favorite conversations have been with Republicans. I’ve sat on more than a few front porches, having longer conversations than my campaign manager wants, hearing their concerns. We find more points of agreement than either of us expect. I will continue those conversations as their Senator.
Website or contact: KesslerForSenate.com
