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Minnesota State House District 38A

State Representatives serve in the Minnesota House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the state legislature. They write and vote on legislation to create, repeal, or change state laws affecting many issues, like health care, the environment, and the economy. They also vote on state taxes and the state spending.A forum for the candidates in this primary election was held on July 14, 2026 - watch it here.

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    Charlie Kistler
    (Rep)

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    Yelena S. Kurdyumova
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

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 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to address racial or ethnic disparities in Minnesota? (500 characters)

Do you support the adoption of a ballot issue to add the Equal Rights Amendment into the Minnesota State Constitution why or why not? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to protect clean air and water in Minnesota? (500 characters)

What legislation, if any, would you support to meet the need for safe communities? (500 characters)

What changes to legislation would you support to reduce the influence of big money in elections? (500 characters)

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Campaign Twitter Handle @Runglobalmedia
Contact Phone 7635660075
telephone 763-566-0075
1.Public safety & legal reform. Reform of Red Flag law; enacting Stand‑Your‑Ground law. I shall support Stand-Your-Ground legislation that allows Minnesotans to defend themselves, with force, if necessary, from violent criminal attacks that occur in public places without having to retreat. Reform of Harassment Restraining Orders (Minn. Stat. 609.748); Homeowners Associations’ crime issues. 2. Government accountability & due process 3. Taxation & economic protection for homeowners and seniors (Property tax limits, support initiatives to increase federal funding of Elderly Waiver Program). Why? Because, talking to Brooklyn Park and Osseo voters I realized what is important for them. See and listen more on @Runglobalmedia
Work for: Reducing costs for families (tax relief, property tax limits, childcare affordability, housing supply); Protecting vulnerable populations during inflation (Elderly Waiver Program support); Supporting small businesses(cutting regulatory burdens, simplifying licensing, grants); Workforce development (training, apprenticeships, technical education);Infrastructure investment (roads, broadband, utilities); Responsible budgeting(avoid overspending leading to inflation); Public safety issues
I shall support legislation aimed at: • Improving access to education and job training • Ensuring equal access to government services • Addressing disparities in health outcomes • Reforming criminal justice procedures • Supporting language access for limited‑English‑proficient residents • Ensuring fairness in housing and lending
I shall support, because The Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment is a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee equal rights under the state constitution and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender, and sexual orientation) 
I shall support legislation aimed at: -Strengthening water quality standards -Improving oversight of industrial or agricultural pollution -Supporting infrastructure for clean drinking water -Ensuring responsible permitting processes -Protecting lakes, rivers, and groundwater -Reducing air pollution from transportation or industry -Protecting from unsafe living conditions and municipal neglect.
I shall support legislation aimed at: • Improving law enforcement resources or training • Strengthening due‑process protections, preventing misuse of legal tools. • Reforming criminal‑justice procedures • Addressing repeat offenders • Supporting mental‑health crisis response • Improving housing safety and code enforcement • Supporting victims of crime
I shall support changes to legislation which are: • Increasing transparency in political spending • Strengthening disclosure requirements for Political Action Committees and independent expenditures • Limiting coordination between campaigns and outside groups • Improving reporting systems for contributions and expenditures • Enhancing enforcement by the Campaign Finance Board • Restricting foreign‑influenced corporate spending