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Minnesota State Senate District 37

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.Watch the forum for this primary race, held on July 21, 2026.

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    Brady Hoag
    (Rep)

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    Kristy Janigo
    (DFL)

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 character)

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 Website http://kristyjanigoformn.com
telephone 6127089029
My top three priorities will be affordability, safe communities, and trust in government. Families are stretched by the cost of housing, groceries, childcare, health care, transportation, and higher education. I will focus on practical solutions that bring costs down and help people build economic security. I will support safe communities by backing first responders, victim services, domestic violence education, mental health resources, and proven efforts to reduce repeat crime. I will also work to restore trust in government by strengthening oversight, preventing fraud before it happens, and making sure tax dollars reach the people and communities they are meant to serve. I have the experience to be effective my first day in office.
I will support a vibrant economy by focusing on affordability, workforce development, and strong local infrastructure. I will invest in housing, childcare, transportation, broadband, and career and technical education so families can work and businesses can grow. I will support small businesses, farms, and major employers while working to lower costs for health care, food, energy, and housing.
I would support legislation that expands access to quality education, housing, health care, transit, and workforce training in communities facing the greatest disparities. I also support culturally competent services, strong civil rights enforcement, and targeted investments that help Minnesotans build economic security. Reducing disparities requires listening to affected communities and measuring what works.
Yes. I support putting the Equal Rights Amendment on the ballot because Minnesotans should have the chance to decide whether equality under the law belongs in our state constitution. No one should face discrimination because of who they are. The ERA would affirm Minnesota’s commitment to equal opportunity, personal freedom, religious beliefs, and fair treatment for women, LGBTQ+ Minnesotans, people with disabilities, and all communities.
I would support legislation that protects drinking water, cleans up PFAS and other forever chemicals, and helps cities upgrade water, sewer, and stormwater systems. I support funding to treat our lakes, rivers, and streams to reduce aquatic invasive species. I also support holding polluters accountable, conserving wetlands and natural spaces, and investing in clean energy that lowers costs over time. Clean air and clean water are basic responsibilities of the state government.
I would support legislation that helps recruit and retain police, firefighters, 911 dispatchers, paramedics, and corrections staff, including mental health support and competitive benefits. I also support effective prosecution, probation, and reentry programs that reduce repeat crime, stronger protections for domestic violence victims, funding for shelters, and overdose prevention efforts like access to Narcan.
I would support legislation that strengthens transparency, accountability, and public trust in elections. Voters deserve to know who is trying to influence their government, and elected officials should be accountable to the people they serve, not their mega-donors. I support stronger disclosure rules, better enforcement of campaign finance laws, and practical reforms that make the government more responsive to constituents.