LUCY REHM
DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENT
A former educator and current Chanhassen City Council member, Rehm was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022. In her first term, she served on the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee and was a vocal leader in issues around preserving natural spaces, protecting clean water, increasing renewable energy, and more.
Climate Action & Clean Energy
Co-authored legislation calling for Minnesota to transition to 100% carbon-free energy by 2040
Co-authored legislation to make Minnesota more competitive in obtaining federal grant money to support clean energy projects across the state
Land, Air, & Water
Authored legislation to expand protections for native prairie land in Minnesota and preserve natural lands, habitats and history
Co-authored legislation to approve a ballot question to renew the constitutional dedication of lottery dollars to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Co-authored legislation requiring companies who use plastic and paper packaging to reduce harmful waste by making products recyclable, reusable or compostable, and transition Minnesota towards a zero-waste future (link)
Co-authored legislation establishing a statewide recycling and product stewardship program for plastic boat wrap
Co-authored legislation modifying manure management plans for feedlots to encourage cleaner, safer agricultural practices that protect Minnesota’s soil and waters
Public Health & Environmental Responsibility
Co-authored legislation to repeal the statewide ban on local plastic bag bans, allowing cities and towns to implement bans if they wish to reduce plastic waste and litter
CALEB STEFFENHAGEN
REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER
Steffenhagen’s policy message has been vague so far, making it unclear where he stands on many issues, including the environment.
Climate Action & Clean Energy
Land, Air, & Water
Website states, “Investing in new and innovative technology to promote affordable renewable resources is crucial for maintaining the land of 10,000 lakes”
Public Health & Environmental Responsibility
On his website, he states, “We need affordable solutions that preserve our beautiful outdoors for future generations.”