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Know the Players & Their Positions


Elected officials listen to their constituents, the people who elected them. At the core of those constituents are the people who worked to elect them by serving on their campaign committees and as campaign volunteers.  A critical first step is to learn who represents you.

There are four political parties active in the state of Minnesota.  Check them out.  Sign up to receive their updates and action alerts directly. Volunteer to support the campaigns of the candidates who reflect your priorities.

Democratic- Farmer-Labor Party of Minnesota (DFL) (Platform)
255 E Plato Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-1200

Additional DFL Links

Green Party of Minnesota (Platform)
2395 University Ave W Suite #224
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651) 288-2820

Independence Party of Minnesota (Platform)
2486 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651) 487-9700

Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP) (2006 Platform; 2004)
525 Park St #250
St. Paul, MN 55103
(651) 222-0022

Additional GOP Links

In addition, Minnesota Public Radio has developed Session 2008, which profiles the players on key issues in the 2007 Minnesota legislative session:

Elected officials can also be influenced by paid lobbyists.  The Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board provides information about lobbyist expenditures.

In addition, there are a remarkable number of Organizations concerned about public education including several with Legislative Agendas pertaining to public schools.

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Organizations
Become familiar with the many organizations working to support public education in Minnesota.