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FPL’s Minnesota congressional district
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U.S House of Representatives
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Minnesota state legislative
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The Minnesota House of Representatives serves as the lower house in the larger structure of the Minnesota State Legislature. This important legislative body consists of 134 members who are elected to serve two-year terms. This number of representatives is exactly twice the number of members found in the Minnesota Senate. According to data from the 2020 Census, each state representative in Minnesota was tasked with representing an average of 42,610 residents, reflecting the growing population and changing demographics. In comparison, following the 2010 Census, each member was responsible for representing 39,663 residents, highlighting the shifts over the past decade.
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To be eligible to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives, a candidate must:
Be eligible to vote in Minnesota
Be 21 years of age or more upon assuming office
Be a resident of Minnesota for at least one year before the general election
Be a resident of the legislative district for at least six months before the general election
Have not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election
Participated in the party's most recent precinct caucuses, or intend to vote for a majority of the party's candidates at the next general election (if major party candidate)
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Minnesota State Senate
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The Minnesota Senate is the upper house in the Minnesota Legislature. There are 67 members. Each Senate district in the state includes an A and B House district.
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To be eligible to run for the Minnesota State Senate, a candidate must:
Be eligible to vote in Minnesota
Be 21 years of age or more upon assuming office
Be a resident of Minnesota for at least one year before the general election
Be a resident of the legislative district for at least six months before the general election
Have not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election
Participated in the party's most recent precinct caucuses, or intend to vote for a majority of the party's candidates at the next general election
1. FLP is Focused on Working People, Local Economies, and Small Farmers
Most local races are about bread-and-butter issues — wages, infrastructure, public services, and community resilience. The FLP platform directly addresses these concerns by backing labor rights, small businesses, and rural communities, giving municipal candidates a powerful, relevant message for their neighbors.
The Local
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6 Reasons to Run for Local Office
2. FLP Bridges the Urban-Rural Divide
Local candidates, especially in rural towns or small cities, often struggle to find a party that speaks to both working-class and rural voters without sounding out of touch. FLP uniquely centers rural revitalization, investment in agriculture, and infrastructure for small towns, giving candidates a way to connect directly with their community's needs.
3. FLP is Anti-Corporate and Pro-Community
Local governments are often on the front lines against privatization and corporate influence (water systems, schools, local hospitals, etc.). FLP's clear stance against privatization and monopolies gives local candidates a solid base to defend their communities from being exploited by outside corporate interests.
4. FLP Offers a Clear, Values-Driven Identity
Many local races are technically non-partisan, but voters still want to know what you stand for. Running under the FLP banner immediately tells people:
✔ You care about labor
✔ You care about community
✔ You oppose corporate overreach
✔ You believe in fairness
That clarity is gold when you're trying to stand out in a small race.
5. FLP Encourages Democracy From the Ground Up
The party supports rank-choice voting internally and is pushing for fairer elections overall. Local candidates who want to strengthen democracy in their own city councils, school boards, or county boards will find that the FLP supports democratic reforms not just nationally but locally.
6. It’s a People-First Movement, Not a Machine
A lot of local candidates feel pressured or sidelined by the two-party machines. The FLP offers an alternative: a party where workers, farmers, and everyday people shape the agenda, not corporate donors or political consultants.