Minnesota State Legislative Candidate

GoodParty.org • Otsego, MN

17h

About The Position

GoodParty.org is seeking community leaders, veterans, educators, business owners, and civic heroes to run for the Minnesota state legislature in 2026. The organization provides support for Independent candidates who aim to represent their communities rather than special interests. GoodParty.org's mission is to empower Independent candidates by making people matter more than money in democracy. Their AI-powered platform offers free tools for launching campaigns, connecting with voters, and serving communities. Since 2024, over 13,000 Independent candidates have won races nationwide using their resources. The organization is a platform and movement focused on democratizing democracy, with elected officials prioritizing community and people over parties and corporate interests.

Requirements

• You're up for the challenge of running as an Independent — and you believe your community deserves better representation than they're getting.
• You've lived in your community for several years and many people know you.
• You have a track record that gives you credibility: a business you've built, an organization you've led, a service role you've held, a cause you've championed, or an election you've won at any level.
• Your values and policy positions reflect what your community actually cares about.
• You're not affiliated with a political party, and you're not interested in being a party politician.
• Your fundraising sources would come from living people, not corporations, unions, or PACs. You reject big-money politics.
• You have at least one social media account, a smartphone, and are reachable by email.
• You're genuinely open to running for office.
• You're frustrated with the two-party system and ready to do something about it.
• Running for state legislature is a real commitment.
• It involves filing paperwork, meeting ballot access requirements, building a small team, raising money from your network, and campaigning in your district over several months.
• It takes time and energy alongside your existing life.

Nice To Haves

• Community leaders
• Veterans
• Educators
• Business owners
• Civic heroes
• You don't need political experience.

Responsibilities

• Run for state legislature in your district as an Unaffiliated candidate.
• Represent your community's actual values, not a party platform.
• Use GoodParty.org's AI-powered tools to build your campaign, connect with voters, and manage your outreach.
• Work with the Campaign Success team to develop your campaign strategy, messaging, and voter outreach plan.
• Engage your personal and professional network to fundraise and build early momentum.
• Show up in your community at events, at doors, and have conversations that matter.

Benefits

• District-level actionable data showing exactly where and how an Unaffiliated candidate can win in your race.
• A customized campaign plan built specifically for your district.
• Access to voter file data for your race.
• Our full campaign platform for $10/month.
• A community of Independent candidates running too and connections with the 20 sitting Independent state legislators across the country.
• Direct support from our Campaign Success team throughout your race.
• Early access to new features before public release.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed