Aric Putnam
Aric Putnam He assumed office on January 5, 2021 and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. Aric Putnam's career experience includes working as a college professor.
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“Fighting Fraud: I authored the bill to create the Office of the Inspector General — an independent office, separated from politics, whose whole job is to expose fraud. I’m now on the committee to hire and oversee that office.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey) “Lowering Costs: We need to keep more money in the pockets of families, seniors, and small businesses. I helped craft the largest tax cut in state history — $3 billion in savings for middle and lower-income Minnesota families and seniors in 2023. I also championed school meals for Minnesota kids, which saves the average family $2,000 per year.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)Bernie Perryman
Bernie Perryman Bernie Perryman earned a B.A. in marketing from Quincy College.
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“We need a State Senator who will stand up for our district in St. Paul, advocate for real economic relief for our families and small businesses, and collaborate across party lines to deliver solutions that address our community’s needs.”
(Campaign website (bernieperryman.com)) “I’ll continue working to fight fraud, waste, and abuse across state government. I voted to establish a statewide fraud office, supported major anti-fraud legislation, and will keep pushing to hold state agencies accountable for how taxpayer dollars are spent.”
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