Mary Carlson
Mary Carlson Mary Carlson earned a bachelor's degree from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2010. Her career experience includes working as an entrepreneur.
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“Too many people feel like our political system is not serving them. District 11 deserves a proven, vocal leader that is going to advocate for the things that matter most to the people that call District 11 home. I’m running for Minnesota State Senate so that you have an advocate at the Capitol that is going to roll up her sleeves and get the work done.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Zero tax payer dollars should be spent fraudulently. Those that have committed fraud should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Minnesotans work too hard to have our money used to line others pockets. I fully support the bills that were passed in the 2026 legislative session to create the Office of Inspector General and to update outdated software.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Jason Rarick
Jason Rarick He assumed office on February 13, 2019 and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. According to Ballotpedia, Jason Rarick's educational background includes Pine City High School, 1988 and professional experience includes working as Electrical contractor.
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“I want to represent your values in the Minnesota Senate. I believe we all value protecting life at all stages, that we can fund transportation without raising the gas tax, that we should be protecting our Second Amendment rights, and that we should be funding broadband to our rural areas.”
(Ballotpedia (campaign statement)) “I would be proud to bring my experience as a 30-year union electrician to the Minnesota Senate. It's an experience that is different to the Republican Party than normal.”
(Ballotpedia (campaign statement))Monique Doward
Forward
Monique Doward is a Forward candidate for the Minnesota State Senate in District 11 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. On the certified Minnesota Secretary of State general election ballot, Monique Doward is running in District 11, where the current seat holder is Jason Rarick.
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“I am running to protect essential services and strengthen rural public health. Families in northern Minnesota should not have to drive hours for care, wait months for mental health support, or go without basic utilities because systems are unclear or unfair.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “I am personally passionate about public health, rural health care, education, infrastructure, social services, child support reform, disability policy, utility protection, and government accountability. I believe policy should be practical and people-centered.”
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