It‘s been the honor of a lifetime to have served the citizens of Carlton County and all of District 11A in the Minnesota Legislature for the past 10 years. As we weigh the options of who will continue the efforts for working families, the environment, economic development, and the host of other issues that impact our lives, please consider your role while casting your vote on Nov. 8.

Do we want a representative that will follow his political party’s mandates that restrict a woman’s ability to choose her health care and reproductive options? I would rather trust women and families to...