News from the SD53 Chair

Candidate Corner

In order to qualify for public subsidies (extra campaign funds), which our opponents take full advantage of, each candidate must raise a set amount of money. We are down to the wire and our candidates still need to raise money to qualify.
Our opponents are well-funded and we need all of the help we can get in order to win these seats in November.

Can you make a donation today?

***Donate $50 per person or $100 per couple to a campaign and GET IT ALL BACK. Yes, it is a wash. This is how it works.
The Minnesota Political Contribution Refund (PCR) Program is a way for us to support local politics/local candidates. The public finance system, run by the
State of Minnesota, allows individuals to donate $50 per person or $100 per couple to a political party of their choice and receive a full refund from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Like it or not, the Democrats use this heavily. If we don’t use it, they will. Anything under $200 does not show up on the campaign report.
Donate to a campaign, get a receipt, fill out the attached form and send it in. A check is mailed to your home. You can do this once per calendar year.

Chris Rausch — SD53 Senate https://www.rauschformn.com/

Todd Kruse — SD53A House Candidate https://secure.winred.com/votekruse/donate

Steven Swoboda — SD53B House Candidate https://www.swoboda4house.com/donate

I encourage you to sign up to volunteer. Many hands make light work and what a great way to get to know your local candidates,
learn about politics/campaigning, serve your community and meet fellow patriots.
Don’t be intimidated… there are others to help guide and show you the ropes.
Large and small tasks…. whatever your comfort level.
https://mn53votes.org/get-involved/

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EVENTS
July Events:

1. Wednesday, July 20, 2022 @ 6:00pm Croatian Hall, 445 2nd Ave S. South St Paul, MN 55075
   Learn what is being taught in your child’s classroom. This is open to anyone interested in learning more about what is happening in schools in Dakota County. https://mn53votes.org/attention-parents-with-kids-in-school/

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Someone needed to video the event. Greeter(s). Pass around a petition. https://mn53votes.org/get-involved/

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2. Thursday, July 21, 2022 @ 7:00 – 8:30pm Location: Croatian Hall 445 2nd Ave S, South St Paul, MN 55075

Working Together to Address Violent Crime https://mn53votes.org/working-together-to-address-violent-crime-july-21/

Talk by Todd Podgorski, Ramsey County Deputy and SSP City Council Member: In an April 6th Pioneer Press opinion piece, Todd laid out some of the key issues facing law enforcement and citizens concerned about public safety.

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Please share this with friends, family, and neighbors. This is for people who are considering either running, thinking about running or supporting someone running… or maybe just interested in learning more. The cost is $15, it is 3 hours long, and includes a meal! Thanks to Todd Kruse, our SD53A House Candidate for organizing this. https://votekruse.com/

3. July 26, 2022 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Loyal Order of Moose 1088, 5927 Concord Blvd, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
   School Board Activism
   https://www.LeadershipInstitute.org/MNSchoolActivism
   NOTE: Please register ASAP. Space is limited.

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4. July 27, 2022 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm Southview Country Club, 239 Mendota Rd E, West St Paul, MN 55118
   Local Leader Training (City, County, and Community organizations) The cost is $15, it is 3 hours long, and includes a meal! Thanks to Todd Kruse, our SD53A House Candidate for organizing this. https://votekruse.com/www.LeadershipInstitute.org/
   NOTE: Please register ASAP. Space is limited.

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Volunteer

We will begin utilizing SignUpGenius to help coordinate events and organize volunteers. Please consider creating a login to get a head start. https://www.signupgenius.com

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Coming Soon…
Please watch for events and activities on the calendar. https://mn53votes.org/shared-events-calendar-for-mn-sd53-gop/

We are working on creating a newsletter and hope to have the first one out to you in the next couple of weeks.
August 9, 2022 – PRIMARY ELECTION https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/
August: A fun activity while fundraising for our candidates. Date/Time TBD
September: BPOU Family Picnic. Date/Time TBD
TBD: Pints & Politics
November 8, 2022 ELECTION DAY

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Thank you for your support!
Stephanie Auran
SD53 Chair