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Let’s do this! It takes a lot of people power to create change. I am running to be the DFL Candidate for State House in District 66A so our district will have a real choice as to how it is represented at the capitol for the first time in decades. Your voice is important we want you to join our team.
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“Cari is bullish on Minnesota and focused on our collective future. She is building a strong platform that centers around climate action and sustainability; we need this type of leadership now!”
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Updates from Cari's Campaign
Community Resources for COVID 19
A list of community resources in the Twin Cities and Minnesota for COVID 19.
Update on DFL Convention Schedule and the Coronavirus
Update on DFL Convention Schedule and the Coronavirus from Cari Ness for Minnesota House
Carpenters Union Endorse Cari Ness for MN House
The North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters is pleased to announce its support of Cari Ness for MN House.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
It's that time of year when campaigns are starting to gear up all across the state, and lots of folks have been calling, texting, and asking if I will run again in 2022.
I ran in 2020 because climate change is the single biggest existential threat to our state and the pandemic is but one symptom. The last 18 months have laid bare brutal inequities in our society between the rich and poor - from low wages, inaccessible child care, and a severely overburdened health and mental healthcare system, to rent instability and the stark injustice in our school systems - made more obvious and drastic through a year of virtual learning (or virtually no learning).
We are not doing enough.
At the same time, our district lines must be re-drawn to ensure fair representation in the state legislature. Due to the unprecedented delays in the census, however, redistricting has also been delayed and we may not know where the lines will fall until late March 2022.
That said, if the lines fall where we hope, I will be looking to you for support as I would be honored to represent you and our unique district in the Minnesota House in 2022.
Stay tuned and take care,
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Dear Friends,
The results are in from the online balloting for the DFL endorsement and sadly are not what we’d hoped. Congratulations to the incumbent, Alice Hausman, on being endorsed for a 17th term. I will abide and end my campaign.
I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who supported me, voted for me, and endorsed me - most of all my husband who was THE BEST partner all the way. This was an incredible experience. Our volunteer team engaged with hundreds of people and pushed for a more progressive and inclusive politics in our state. We raised nearly $20,000 and will donate the remaining funds in our campaign account to help flip seats in swing districts. I am very proud of the campaign that we ran. We stayed positive and focused on our shared values and we will be watching and pushing our Reps to be the best possible stewards of our state.
I want to give special thanks to my campaign manager, Faisa A Ahmed, who’s consistency and drive to make me the best candidate I could be never wavered, even when she and her family were struck with Covid-19 themselves.
I am ruminating on the lyric from the Semisonic song, “Closing Time” today that says “every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.” While this may be the end of this campaign, I am looking forward to what the next beginning will be. I’ll keep you posted.
In this incredibly difficult year for so many, I wish you all love, comfort, and good health.
With sincere gratitude,
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I think you ran an excellent campaign. I hope you will stay engaged and involved as the future unfolds.
This makes me undeniably sad... Please please don't let this be your last time going for this seat.. We NEED you.
Thank you for answering the call to get involved in representative government, it's the only way we affect change. I enjoyed seeing you experience this process and was very hopeful you would be elected.We need strong people to run our institutions, you no doubt will be one of those people.
I am genuinely bummed about that result, and yet so very glad that you ran and also proud of the effort of you and your staff towards doing better for the world. Thank you!!
I am SO PROUD of you. You ran such a great campaign and did all the things right!
I am so sorry. I was ready to see you lead.
It was a great effort and you should be proud. Better luck next time!
I’m sorry to hear about this Cari. I know that this is not the last. Chin up!! All of your friends are very proud of the campaign!! ❤️😘😷
Thank you for running, Cari! And please run again. Sending hugs today.
Thank you Cari for stepping forward! We loved meeting you and wish you the best in the future 🙂
Congratulations and kudos to YoU as you ran a terrific campaign! I hope this won't be your last...❤
I thoroughly enjoyed following your campaign and am very proud of your efforts.
I hope you'll try again in two years! Just let me know and I'll do whatever I can to help 😁
Wherever your path leads you, you will do great things.
Don't think this is over either. Try again. Please.
You my friend are Awesome 💗
I am sad about losing the progressive policies that would have been. Like everyone said, you ran a great campaign. COVID made it impossible to do the face to face campaigning that I believe would have made a difference. Please run again!
I am so impressed with all of your drive and passion. You are a rising voice in the political arena and this is not an end at all.
Thanks for stepping up! did they ever give you the numbers on the endorsement?
Sorry to hear my dear! What ever you choose to do we are here to support you!!
You'll only get better and better. Great first effort!
Well done! Still a future for you in this. Hope you run again.
And way to go, Faisa!! Thank you for helping Cari!
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The DFL online balloting period ends tonight at midnight. If you haven’t yet submitted your ballot, get in there soon! To everyone who did vote, thank you so much for sticking with this new process despite a few hiccups along the way. No matter the final outcome, I want to give a very heartfelt thank you to all of you who took the time to attend caucuses and work through the process of being a delegate. And I especially want to thank the DFL volunteers and staff who worked incredibly hard to ensure this was a fair process. You are the unsung heroes of our democracy. ... See MoreSee Less
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Good luck!
Rooting for you!!!!
“Cari is the bright new energy we need down at the Capital. Her breadth of knowledge and ability to bring people in is the new kind of politics needed in this different day.” Amy Allen Gooder, St. Paul ... See MoreSee Less
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I support the Governor and his administration and know the decisions to keep Minnesotans safe are firmly rooted in science. Stay safe, friends! #stayhomeMNToday Governor Tim Walz announced the extension of the Stay at Home Order until May 18. We know this is hard – but it’s working. In the last few weeks, we have made a testing breakthrough, built out hospital capacity, and slowed the spread. You made this possible. Thank you.
Minnesotans look out for each other - and we need you to continue protecting your neighbors. We must continue to stay home other than essential trips, social distance, and wear cloth masks while in public so we can carefully turn the dial toward reopening society. ... See MoreSee Less
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Reminder! If you are a DFL delegate, you need to fill out your online ballot as soon as you can. If you need help locating your unique voter ID# or need assistance, please let us know. 🥰✅💪 ... See MoreSee Less
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We are headed out into this beautiful weather to help clean up our city. Today would have been our annual city-wide clean up with groups meeting to do the work. Instead everyone is encouraged to take the initiative to clean up your block, your favorite trail, or park. Remember your sunscreen and let us know what strange things you find! #community #citywidecleanup #earthdayeveryday ... See MoreSee Less
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