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Candidate profile

LS Rusty Nelson

Democratic-Farmer-Labor · Minnesota · 2026

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Minnesota House District 21AMinnesota · 2026Pipestone County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Protect rural hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and ambulance services from funding cuts
  • Strengthen volunteer fire departments and EMT services
  • Support practical solutions for farmers' and ranchers' supply chains

Per the campaign site.

Biography

LS "Rusty" Nelson is a teacher and emergency medical technician who has lived in southwest Minnesota for more than 30 years, per the campaign site. He describes his approach as thoughtful leadership grounded in listening and practical problem solving, per the campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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