July 18, 2024
All 134 seats of the Minnesota House of Representatives are up for election on November 5. The board of directors for MEDPAC, the political arm of the MMA, recently voted to endorse 12 incumbent candidates for re-election.
Endorsed candidates include:
Rep. Jeff Backer (R) for House District 9A
Rep. Kristen Bahner (DFL) for House District 37B
Rep. Dave Baker (R) for House District 16A
Rep. Robert Bierman (DFL) for House District 56A
Rep. Ned Carroll (DFL) for House District 42A
Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL) for House District 50B
Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL) for House District 43B
Rep. John Huot (DFL) for House District 56B
Rep. Tina Liebling (DFL) for House District 24B
Rep. Matt Norris (DFL) for House District 32B
Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL) for House District 64B
Rep. Liz Reyer (DFL) for House District 52A
The MEDPAC board is made up of physicians, residents, and medical students from around the state and from across the political spectrum and various types of specialties and practices. MEDPAC receives no money from the MMA or from MMA member dues and is supported by voluntary contributions from individuals. For more information on MEDPAC, please visit their website here.
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