Minnesota State Senate District 54

Current seat holder: Eric Pratt.

Rick Olson

Rick Olson Rick Olson earned a high school diploma from the John A. Olson graduated from Michigan State University in 1970 and from Stanford Law School in 1978.

· Ballotpedia

Campaign site

“In the Republican Party I look up to John McCain, Mitt Romney, former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Liz Chaney. In the Democratic Party I respect Barack Obama and Governor Gretchen Whitmer with whom I served in the Michigan Legislature. All are more oriented to solving problems than pure partisanship, although they can be tough when appropriate.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)
“To leave my campsite cleaner than I found it, in making the future a better place for our younger generation, our kids and grandkids.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

Ben Bakeberg

Ben Bakeberg Ben Bakeberg was born in Cokato, Minnesota, and lives in Jordan, Minnesota. in elementary education from the University of Northwestern, St.

· Official legislative page

Campaign site

“I’m Ben Bakeberg, State Representative for District 54B, middle school principal, husband, father, and proud Minnesotan, and candidate to be your next State Senator.” (Campaign website (benbakebergmn.com))
“For more than 25 years, I’ve worked in education, helping students succeed and supporting families through life’s challenges and opportunities. Today, I am the only current school principal serving in Minnesota state government, bringing real-world experience from our schools and communities directly to the Capitol.” (Campaign website (benbakebergmn.com))