Minnesota State Senate District 47
The chief function of a legislator is to enact laws. Each legislator represents a certain area as well as a number of individuals, referred to as constituents, who live in that area. In Minnesota, a state senator represents roughly 78,000 people, while a representative or house member represents approximately 39,000 people. There are 67 members in the Senate and 134 in the House. Senators’ terms are four years (two years in the first election following redistricting) while House members terms are two years.Learn more at the MN Senate website.A special primary will be held for this office on August 26, 2025. A special election for this office will take place on November 4, 2025.A candidate forum will be held on September 18, 2025; a link to the recording will be added here as soon as it is available.
Click a candidate icon to find more information about the candidate. To compare two candidates, click the "compare" button. To start over, click a candidate icon.
-
Dwight Dorau
(Rep)
-
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger
(DFL)
If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (750 characters)
What will you do to support a vibrant economy across Minnesota and to address inflation? (500 character)
What legislation, if any, would you support to address racial or ethnic disparities in Minnesota? (500 characters)
What legislation, if any, would you support to address climate change and its effects in Minnesota? (500 characters)
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Contact Phone
612-770-7414
My three priorities relate to the values of the community I represent. I want to continue to fix our broken healthcare system. Too often I hear of affordable healthcare being out of reach and families postponing critical diagnoses while insurance companies continue to see record profits. Second, we need to make sure that families have access to quality childcare, no matter their background, income, or zip code so that we can help parents fully participate in the workforce. Lastly, Minnesota needs to be prepared for further cuts from the federal government that will negatively impact people in our community.
I will continue to protect policies that help people and families make ends meet, including paid family/medical leave, expanding a child tax credit that has cut child poverty by one-third, and universal breakfasts and lunches for school kids. I would like to examine policies that ensure companies and corporations are focusing on their customers, not record-breaking profits, and single-payer healthcare so people can take care of themselves and their families without going into debt.
I will continue to support legislation that addresses systemic racial or ethnic disparities, including funding for culturally specific programs in the healthcare and mental health spaces, and policies that reduce disparities in our school system. I will also support community advocacy, listening to understand, to ensure policies are made in partnership so they are robust, comprehensive, and implementable.
Protecting our planet for future generations is an important value in my community. I will continue to support bold action to address climate change, including supporting the implementation of the 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 plan, promoting geothermal energy, and advocating for clean air, water, and soil. I will utilize my scientific and policy education and experience to ensure policies are thorough and comprehensive.
To make a selection for a candidate you must first find your races. Would you like to find your races now?
You have already selected the maximum number of candidates for this race.
You must uncheck an existing selection before making another selection.