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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Minnesota General Election

Candidates for State Senator District 56, Minnesota

Raymond D. Petersen - R

►Websitewww.rayforsenate.com/

Erin K. Maye Quade - D

►Websiteerinmayequade.com/

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Erin K. Maye Quade

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Achievements If Elected

Areas to Concentrate On

On Entering Public Service

Housing & Communities

Transgender Protections & Community

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Safe & Fair Elections

Government Accountability

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Affordability Crisis

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Corporate Crime and Fraud

Poverty, Welfare & Hunger

Welfare

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Transgender Protections & Community

Civil Rights

Freedom

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Family

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

Artificial Intelligence (AI)