A message from Kristi:

I am running for re-election to keep representing the wonderful people of my district. Time and again, your support has shown me what PEOPLE POWER looks like, and I am asking for your vote once more. There is still so much to fight for: economic freedom, climate action, bodily autonomy, and safety for ALL of our neighbors. Please stay connected, sign up to volunteer, and take action to shape the future of our state. It is my honor to serve everyone in 58A and I am ready to continue the fight.

-Representative Kristi Pursell

I am proud to serve the people of Lonsdale, Dundas, Webster, New Prague, and Northfield as the Minnesota House Representative for District 58A. I am running for re-election to keep fighting for the things Minnesotans like you and me need: access to affordable health care, housing, and high quality education.

I believe in democracy, a healthy world for future generations, and the basic decency of human beings. Please join us!

About Kristi

I'm proud of my strong Southern Minnesota roots. I was raised in Rochester, graduated from St. Olaf College, and am raising my two children in Northfield, my home for the better part of a decade.

As a community member and a leader, I've forged deep and authentic partnerships across our district. Professionally, I've served as Executive Director of Clean River Partners, an environmental non-profit organization focused on the Cannon River watershed and worked there for eight years. I have also been a leader within grassroots organizations working to put people at the center of our democracy, groups like the Land Stewardship Project, ISAIAH MN, and TakeAction MN.

Since taking office, I have been proud to allocate millions of dollars to protect and improve our environment, natural resources, and local farmers. I helped the Minnesota House take on the serious problem of nitrate in the drinking water for southeast Minnesotans and I have advocated for a people-centered healthcare system, additional funding for housing infrastructure in greater Minnesota, and support for our school districts as they implement the READ Act we passed in 2023. I helped pass the Trans Refuge Bill and other protections for our queer neighbors and family members.

In my second term, I worked to save the Hennepin County Medical Center that Minnesotans across the state rely on. I secured 4.85 million dollars for Lonsdale’s water system. I fought for legislation to reduce gun violence; we need to continue that fight next session so we can have common-sense safety measures.

I have been proud to be a voice for rural Minnesotans in the DFL at the Capitol. For me, true leadership means partnering with community members, particularly those most impacted by the challenges we face, to create tangible solutions that ensure all Minnesotans thrive, no exceptions. When we come together, grounded in our values, we can build a resilient climate, an education system that fully supports students and educators, a strong democracy, and an affordable, accessible, high-quality healthcare system.

Good representation requires decision-making that is centered in community. This is why I believe in listening to EVERYONE, regardless of race, class, gender, political party, and zip code. I hope to hear from you.

Please take a moment to share your story and what you care about with Kristi here.