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See some of the key accomplishments and news from the Susan Kent for Senate Campaign.
Senator Kent has been hard at work for Minnesotans, and the proof is in the outcomes. Time and time again she has proved to be an effective policymaker, passing countless bills to improve schools, health care, transit, and a range of other issues Minnesotans face each and every day.
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2020 Campaign News
October 7, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Washington County Named Deciding County in 2020 Election
Washington County has been named a deciding county in 2020 election. Learn why it's critical to the success of Democrats this November.
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October 7, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Woodbury Area Chamber Candidate Forum 2020
View Susan Kent's debate at the Woodbury Area Chamber Candidate Forum for the 2020 election cycle for the East Metro.
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October 1, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Susan Kent Candidate Profile
2020 has turned our lives upside down. But there is hope. From checking in on our neighbors, to raising our voices to protest injustice, to supporting our frontline workers, we’ve seen Minnesotans come together.
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September 24, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Senate District 53 Debate Night with League of Women Voters
Minnesota's Senate District 53 debate night allowed voters to see where their candidates stand. Watch the full recording here!
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September 10, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
The pandemic changes how candidates run for the Legislature
Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidates have virtually sworn off door knocking for now to protect the health of voters across the state.
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September 8, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Join Us on the Trail!
Join us on the trail as Susan Kent and other DFL candidates from Senate District 53 Get Out The Vote in a GOTV Caravan to start early voting.
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August 30, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Jacob Blake, BLM, Civil War Statues. It’s Time to Act Against Racism.
The recent shooting of Jacob Blake, protests around a simple idea that BLM, and Civil War statues toppling. It's time to act against racism.
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July 7, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
The Minnesota Senate Should Not Be For Sale
Senate Republicans have recently taken official actions that put integrity, transparency and high standard of ethics in serious jeopardy.
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June 8, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
DFL Wants Action on Racial Injustice After George Floyd, GOP Stalls
As GOP stalls, DFL Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent demands action around racial injustice at Minnesota's legislature in wake of George Floyd's murder.
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May 6, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
What people are saying about Minnesota’s projected budget deficit
Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, DFL-Woodbury, said "the updated budget projection shows we have pivotal decisions to make….""The legislature holds...
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April 14, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Push for takeaway alcohol for bars and restaurants intensifies as legislators return to St. Paul
Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent, DFL-Woodbury, has expressed support for temporarily relaxing laws to allow takeout alcohol at bars and...
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March 16, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Minnesota Legislature scales back operations
Lawmakers are working on aid for state's hospitals as U.S. recession looms. As the virus' spread extended to Minnesota, the...
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February 6, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Minnesota leaders gather in Woodbury to welcome affordable senior housing
The Glen, a 42-unit building for independent seniors 62 years and older, welcomed residents to 7995 Afton Road in November...
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February 1, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Susan Kent Ousts Tom Bakk as Senate DFL Leader
Senate DFL members placed trust in Kent's ability to strategically negotiate fair compromises across a partisan landscape.
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January 30, 2020 / 2020 Campaign News
Leadership challenge shakes up DFL senators
Kent, in a recent interview at Woodbury’s Tamarack Tap Room, said her leadership bid is fueled by a belief that...
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2019 Campaign News
January 19, 2020 / 2019 Campaign News
Local legislators preview priorities for upcoming session
Kent voiced strong support for automatic voter registration and any efforts to increase voting accessibility.Kent questioned if the "patchwork" of...
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November 15, 2019 / 2019 Campaign News
School lunch shouldn’t come with a side of shame
Legislators propose a law to keep lunch debts private and not penalize students. by Senator Susan Kent, DFL Assistant Minority...
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November 14, 2019 / 2019 Campaign News
Let the kids eat their free lunches while we sort this problem out
“These are adult problems, and these need to be worked out among the adults,” said state Sen. Susan Kent, DFL-Woodbury,...
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May 28, 2019 / 2019 Campaign News
Sen. Kent expresses frustration with budget process, special session
Kent repeated something she often does: that the Legislature's job every two years is to pass a balanced budget. She...
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March 15, 2019 / 2019 Campaign News
Mid-session update: Sen. Kent, Rep. Xiong talk state budget, MNLARS, paid family leave
Kent said the Legislature's "number one job" is coming up with a budget for the next two years."We don't get...
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2016 Campaign News
September 1, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
Gov. Dayton to Give $3 Million Boost for Gold Line Bus Project
“If we don’t have a balanced transit system…it means we’re losing out on opportunity,” said Sen. Susan Kent of the Gold Line bus project.
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August 25, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
Senator Kent Secures $13 Million to Address School Staffing Issue
Senator Kent secures $13 million in state funding to address the school staffing issue facing Minnesota, demonstrating strong commitment to schools.
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August 5, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
Why a New Education Data Law is so Important to Minnesota’s Asian and Pacific Islander Community
Senator Kent strongly supports protecting the education data of our children. Here's why it especially important to certain communities in Minnesota.
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July 28, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
Top Races to Watch, SD53 Named One of Top 10 for MN Senate
“Kent has emerged as one of the more prominent members of the Senate freshman class." Learn why MinnPost is excited about Senator Kent.
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July 28, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
Senator Susan Kent to Refuse Pay During Special Session
Kent says taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook when legislators can’t come to an agreement during regular session and opts to refuse pay for special session.
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June 3, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
From Pre-K to School Discipline: a Look at the Education Initiatives that Survived Minnesota’s 2016 Legislative Session
From Pre-K to school discipline, here are some of the education policies to pass through Minnesota's 2016 legislative session.
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May 10, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
Privacy Advocates Say Student Data Legislation Needs More Work
Senator Kent, among others, advocated for securing student data from companies to protect our children and their right to privacy.
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April 20, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
A Question of Fairness? East Metro Group Makes its Case for More Transit in Dakota, Ramsey and Washington Counties
A question of fairness? East Metro group makes its case for more transit in Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties in Minnesota.
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March 24, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
More Transparent Student Testing has (Rare) Bipartisan Support
“We believe this is an important step to make sure testing is working for students, first and foremost, because that really is the point.”
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March 14, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
Give Minnesota Students the Support Services They Need to Succeed
The Star Tribune Editorial supports our bills to support the students of Minnesota. Read more on the Star Tribune's website.
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March 7, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
Money for Student Counseling Takes a Back Seat
DFL Senator Susan Kent introduced legislation last year to encourage school districts to add student support positions.
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February 2, 2016 / 2016 Campaign News
More Detailed Student Data Seen as Key to Narrowing the Achievement Gap
More detailed student data is seen as a key factor in reducing the achievement gap which plagues Minnesota's school systems.
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February 12, 2012 / 2016 Campaign News
Fixing Minnesota’s School Counselor Crunch: If Not Now, Say Advocates, Then When?
Advocates of fixing Minnesota's lack of student counselors available within schools want solutions -- not more dragging of feet.
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2012 Campaign News
October 17, 2012 / 2012 Campaign News
Former District 833 Superintendent Tom Nelson Backs Susan Kent
Former Superintendent Tom Nelson endorses Susan Kent saying he “knows our future is directly tied to our commitment to a quality education.”
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October 10, 2012 / 2012 Campaign News
Legislative Candidates Touch on Jobs, Taxes, Health Care, Marriage Amendment
Legislative candidates came together to discuss jobs, taxes, health care, the Marriage Amendment, and more at recent Woodury, MN debate.
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October 10, 2012 / 2012 Campaign News
Lillie and Kent: Woodbury Candidate Forum for Senate District 53
Residents packed the Woodbury City Council chambers Tuesday night during a Woodbury candidate forum for local Senate and House races.
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July 24, 2012 / 2012 Campaign News
Democratic Fundraising Outpacing GOP in Senate District 53
Senate District 53 candidate Susan Kent is proving to be a strong contender as her recent CFB reports show her fundraising outpacing GOP challenger.
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July 17, 2012 / 2012 Campaign News
Keillor Strikes Chord with Woodbury-area Democrats
Keillor, who led a parade of high-profile Democrats – including Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk – spoke at the District 53 DFL Unity Picnic.
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June 30, 2012 / 2012 Campaign News
Candidate’s Viewpoint: Time to Work Together, End Gridlock
I am Susan Kent, and I am running for the open Senate seat in the new Senate District 53 to put an end to partisan gridlock.
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April 2, 2012 / 2012 Campaign News
Local DFL Chair: 2012 Candidates Recall 2006 Sweep
Susan Kent, JoAnn Ward and Ann Marie Metzger were endorsed at Saturday’s District 53 event, which pleased DFL Chair Gillespie.
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March 22, 2012 / 2012 Campaign News
Woodbury Woman Announces Bid for State Senate
Susan Kent says she will seek the DFL endorsement in District 53. She is dedicated to improving Minnesota's education, healthcare, and job opportunities.
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March 21, 2012 / 2012 Campaign News
Woodbury Consultant Seeks DFL Endorsement in New Senate District 53
Susan Kent, a marketing and media consultant from Woodbury, Minnesota, seeks DFL Endorsement in Senate District 53 race for 2012.
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