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Transcript: This fall wouldn’t you like to vote for someone, someone you want in office. Carla Nelson is a candidate you can trust and she works for you. Carla believes in bipartisan cooperation and she has been endorsed by business and labor, agricultural, public safety and health care groups. Carla is a candidate you can endorse too. Vote for Carla Nelson for Senate. A candidate you can feel good about voting for. Hi I’m Carla Nelson and I approved this message. Paid for by Carla Nelson for Senate.
Transcript: Hi I’m Senator Carla Nelson. I believe as Minnesotans we can come together to get things done. I know it’s possible because as your state senator I worked with Democrats and Republicans to achieve results for our communities. Like strengthening our economy, improving our schools, supporting veterans, and holding government accountable. I’m State Senator Carla Nelson and I ask for your vote to set partisanship aside and to build a brighter future together. Paid for by Nelson for Senate.
In the News
Nelson earns more endorsements from Business and Labor
ROCHESTER, MN – Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today announced she has earned endorsements from business and labor groups. The SMART Sheet Metal Workers’ Local #10 and the Minnesota Retailers IMPACT fund both will be supporting Sen. Nelson for the 2022 election. “Having both union and business endorsements is a source of pride for me,” Sen. […]
Minnesota Landscape & Nursery Association Endorsement
Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today announced she has earned the endorsement of the Minnesota Landscape and Nursery Association. MNLA is the region’s oldest and largest horticultural trade association with 1100 firms as members. “We are excited to endorse Senator Carla Nelson for re-election to the Minnesota Senate. Senator Nelson is a solid leader with the […]
Minnesota Council on Disability Exceptional Advocate Award
Senator Carla Nelson has received the Exceptional Advocate Award for the Minnesota Council on Disability. The Exceptional Advocate award goes to citizen advocates and legislators who do notable work for people with disabilities. The Minnesota Council on Disability thanked Senator Nelson for her “dedication to disability rights, accessibility, and inclusion.” Senator Nelson said, “I’m honored […]
Senator Nelson is Minnesota Grocer’s Association Legislator of the Year
The Minnesota Grocers Association has presented its 2022 MGA Legislator of the Year award to Sen. Carla Nelson. “Sen. Nelson has long been a champion of sensible policies that encourage economic activity and competitiveness for Minnesota businesses. As chair of the tax committee, she has shown remarkable leadership in delivering tax relief and has worked […]
Minnesota Farm Bureau Endorsement
ROCHESTER, MN – Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today announced she has earned the endorsement of the political action committee of the Minnesota Farm Bureau, which represents nearly 30,000 farmers across Minnesota. “Carla has been a strong supporter of our most important issues, including workforce development, sustainability and research and investment,” said Ray Johnson, Chair of […]
Pipe Trades Union Endorsement
ROCHESTER, MN – Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today announced she has earned the endorsement of another Minnesota union. The Minnesota Pipe Trades Association (MPTA) will be supporting Sen. Nelson for the 2022 election. “Carla Nelson has been a steadfast champion for our members and their jobs,” said President David Ybarra. “Our union is proud to […]
Carpenters Union Endorsement
ROCHESTER, MN – Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today announced she has earned the endorsement of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters for the 2022 election.“It is an immense honor to receive the endorsement of the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters,” Sen. Nelson said. “The members of this labor organization and I […]
Operating Engineers Endorsement
Legislative candidate:Congratulations on earning the endorsement of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 in your campaign for the state legislature.As you know, IUOE Local 49 is Minnesota’s largest construction union and has the honor to represent over 14,000 members in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Our members take great pride in building […]
OpEd: The case for Minnesota Republicans
Originally Published in the Star Tribune by Senator Paul GazelkaIn November, voters will make important decisions about the direction of our state. When casting their ballots for Republican state legislators, voters are choosing balanced representation and solutions that actually work for Minnesotans.For the last four years, Republicans in the Legislature have reached across the aisle […]
Our debates with the candidates for MN Senate
Originally Published on MedCity BeatFourteen forums, 16 races, 32 candidates — it all Came to an end Thursday evening, with the last two installments of Med City Beat’s online forum series. The three-week lineup concluded with the candidates for Minnesota State Senate, pitting two sitting GOP Senators against ascendant DFL challengers — David Senjem vs. […]
Why California car regulations have become a Minnesota election issue
Originally Published in MINNPOST by Walker OrensteinAs Gov. Tim Walz’s administration considers whether to adopt tougher vehicle emission standards that mirror ones in California, car dealers who oppose the idea are working to make the decision a campaign issue.The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association is circulating a pledge to legislative candidates saying they oppose Minnesota following […]
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