
On the Issues

COOPERATION
Republican and Democrat governors alike have appointed Carla to key state boards that demand bipartisan cooperation. Carla has been appointed to:
- Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs.
- Office on the Economic Status of Women Advisory Committee
- Minnesota Capitol Area Architectural Planning Board
- Minnesota Higher Education Finance Authority Board
- Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation
- Governor’s Workforce Development Council;
- Serve Minnesota
COMMUNITY
Carla remains involved in her community and is serving or has served in a number of roles, including:
- Rotary member
- PEO member
- Daughter of the American Revolution member
- Trustee on the Greater Rochester Arts and Cultural Trust
- Board of Directors for the SPARKS Children’s Museum
- Rochester Orchestra and Chorale Member
- Served as President of Friends of Mayowood
- Rochester Network For Reentry Board of Directors
- Rochester Music Guild Board of Directors
- Junior Achievement Board of Directors.


Carla’s Awards & Endorsements During her time in elected office, Carla has received many awards and endorsements, including:

MN Police & Peace Officers Association

MN Professional Firefighters Association

Economic Development Legislator of Distinction

Legislator of the Year

Public Service Award

Minnesota Charter School Champion Award
Distinguished Advocacy Award


Legislator of the Year Award

Farm & Rural Legislator Award

Legislative Champion Award

School Social Work Legislator of the Year


North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters

Local Control Legislator of the Year

Champion of Racial Justice


Friend of Public Education Award

Distinguished Legislator Award


Guardian of Small Business Award

Friend of Retail Award

Legislator of Distinction

Environment Legislator of Distinction
You can endorse Carla Nelson, too!
On November 8th, we have the opportunity to send Carla back to Saint Paul to continue working for our district. Show your support for Carla by voting on November 8th in-person, voting in-person prior to the election, or voting absentee. Learn more by clicking the link below.
Representing our Communities Our new district 24 includes all of Dodge County, parts of the city of Rochester, and parts of Olmsted County, including Byron, Stewartville, all of Kalmar, Salem, Rochester, Rock Dell, and High Forest Townships, and parts of Cascade and Marion Townships
Carla has a long record of working across the aisle, building coalitions and finding solutions. Her accomplishments are making SE Minnesota communities a better place to live, work and play. Here are just a few of them: