No matter what part of Minnesota we’re from, having a safe, stable place to come home to is the foundation for our wellbeing. And while too many of us are facing barriers in belonging to a safe home we can afford; we can work together to address the state’s and our neighbor’s housing problems.
Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP), and Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (Habitat Minnesota) have invited candidates for the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate to complete our 2026 Candidate Questionnaire on Housing Issues. All candidates have been invited to complete the questionnaire. The questionnaire elevates housing as a priority to candidates and supports Minnesotans’ knowledge of where their candidates stand on policies that advance housing stability and end homelessness. This questionnaire is not meant to serve as an endorsement of or for any candidate or political party.
Collected responses are posted below. Candidates were asked to limit their responses to each question to 250 words or fewer.
Candidates CLICK HERE to Complete The 2026 Questionnaire
Submit the Candidate Questionnaire on Housing Issues TODAY: https://mhp.sdho.dev/2026questionnaire/
Housing Fact Sheets and Reports:
- MHP’s 2026 State Housing Profile: A comprehensive look at housing issues around the state.
- County, Congressional District, and Legislative District Profiles. A look at small geographies around the state.
- Habitat Minnesota’s 2026 State of Homeownership Affordability & Impact Data
- Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies The State of the Nation’s Housing: A comprehensive report on housing trends around the nation.
- Urban Institute’s Property Insurance Affordability Report: A look into how rising costs burden mortgage borrowers
- Revitalizing Minnesota: A Call for Statewide Land Use and Zoning Reforms
Learn more about MHP and Habitat Minnesota:
Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP) works to strengthen development capacity and promote policy change, serving communities throughout Minnesota and the Unites States. MHP provides capacity building for Native and rural communities, produces original research, and advocates for public policies that support housing stability and strengthen communities. You can view our most recent research, including reports on housing needs in every district in Minnesota, at mhponline.org.
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota (Habitat Minnesota) is the statewide support organization working in partnership with the dedicated staff and volunteers of the local Minnesota Habitat offices who are creating and preserving affordable homeownership across the state. Habitat Minnesota provides operational support, sustainable financial resources, and public policy and advocacy work, allowing Habitat offices to better serve their communities. Together, Habitat for Humanity across Minnesota believes affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities and is dedicated to building a world where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
Candidate Responses
| Name | Legislative Body | Political Party | Legislative District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Compeau | House | DFL | 01B |
| Dan Rogers | Senate | DFL | 02 |
| Emily Thabes | House | DFL | 02B |
| Andrew Rockhold | House | R | 04A |
| Kim Kotonias McLaughlin | Senate | DFL | 07 |
| Erin Ningen | House | DFL | 07A |
| Jen McEwen | Senate | DFL | 08 |
| Krystyne Knutson | Senate | DFL | 09 |
| Mary Carlson | Senate | DFL | 11 |
| Monique Doward | Senate | FI | 11 |
| Jack L’Heureux | House | DFL | 11B |
| Aric Putnam | Senate | DFL | 14 |
| Brad Hennen | House | R | 15A |
| Glenn Gruenhagen | Senate | R | 17 |
| Leah Hanson | House | DFL | 18A |
| Martha Brown | House | DFL | 19A |
| Caitlyn Sanow-Minett | Senate | DFL | 21 |
| Jeremy Munson | Senate | R | 22 |
| Liz Boldon | Senate | DFL | 25 |
| Brad Trahan | House | R | 25A |
| Dan Wilson | House | DFL | 26A |
| Allie Wolf | House | DFL | 26B |
| Charles McConaughay | House | DFL | 27B |
| Gadisa Berkessa | Senate | DFL | 31 |
| Chris Ford | Senate | DFL | 32 |
| Amanda Matchett | House | DFL | 32A |
| Nat Smith | Senate | DFL | 33 |
| Angela Thompson | House | DFL | 33A |
| Jason Heaser | House | DFL | 34A |
| Angela Nelson | Senate | DFL | 35 |
| Kari Rehrauer | House | DFL | 35B |
| Kristy Janigo | Senate | DFL | 37 |
| Darci Smith | House | DFL | 37A |
| Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley | House | DFL | 38A |
| Ngone Niang | Senate | Green | 39 |
| Aaron Klemz | House | DFL | 39A |
| Amáda Márquez Simula | House | DFL | 39B |
| Rachel Japuntich | Senate | R | 40 |
| John Marty | Senate | DFL | 40 |
| Aisha Elmquist | House | DFL | 40A |
| William Beck | House | R | 41B |
| Jen Fox | House | DFL | 41B |
| Kyrstin Schuette | House | DFL | 43A |
| Jess Lewis | House | DFL | 43B |
| TJ Hawthorne | House | I | 44B |
| Larry Kraft | House | DFL | 46A |
| Cheryl Youakim | House | DFL | 46B |
| Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger | Senate | DFL | 47 |
| Dustin DuFault | Senate | R | 49 |
| Kris Babler | Senate | I | 49 |
| Krish Subrahmanian | Senate | DFL | 49 |
| Michael Howard | House | DFL | 51A |
| Christos Jensen | House | DFL | 52A |
| Todd Podgorski | Senate | R | 53 |
| Rick Olson | Senate | DFL | 54 |
| Lindsey Port | Senate | DFL | 55 |
| Robert Bierman | House | DFL | 56A |
| Andrew Hattaway | House | R | 56B |
| Brian Cohn | House | DFL | 57B |
| Jamie Long | House | DFL | 61B |
| Robert Bushard | Senate | R | 64 |
| Dave Pinto | House | DFL | 64B |
| Robyn Gulley | Senate | DFL | 65 |
| Rocco | Senate | R | 65 |
| Kathleen Bart | Senate | R | 66 |
| Jay Xiong | House | DFL | 67B |
For Housing Advocates
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Advocacy Toolkit
Direct outreach is a powerful way to engage with candidates. Download this Advocacy Toolkit to support your candidate engagement.
Contact your Candidates for the MN Legislature
Directly contacting candidates, whether incumbents or challengers, can be a great way to increase the visibility on housing during election season. Find your candidates contact information here.
Housing on the Ballot: Engaging Candidates in 2026
We invite our advocacy partners to join us in elevating housing as a priority this election and to encourage candidates to share where they stand on policies that advance housing stability and end homelessness.
Check out these resources to support your candidate engagement:
- August 18 Housing on the Ballot webinar recording
- Slides from the webinar
- Slides from MN Council of Nonprofits: The Do’s and Don’ts for Nonprofits and Elections
- 2026 Candidate Housing Questionnaire webpage with:
- Educational Materials
- Advocacy Toolkit
- Candidate responses
Ready to join us in this work connecting with Minnesota State Legislative candidates? Make your Questionnaire Action Commitment here! Whether contacting candidates, writing a blog, or encouraging community members to participate, every action helps elevate housing as a priority issue during the election season. Together, we can ensure housing remains at the forefront of policy conversations so that every Minnesotan has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
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