Why are these mid-term elections so important?

Our government is set up with checks and balances so that no one branch of the government (Executive, Legislative, Judicial) can become too powerful.  Each branch is restrained by the other two -- or is supposed to be.  Currently the Executive branch (the President) and the Legislative branch (Senate & House) are conservative, and the Judicial branch looks to be headed that way too.

In the 2018 mid-term elections all 435 seats in the House of Representatives will be voted on.  We need to gain 23 seats to tip the balance to liberal.   In the Senate 35 seats are up for election -- we need 28 of those seats to flip the Senate.  Every seat matters! 

If we can flip the House and Senate -- the balance of power will be regained in our Federal Government.  This could greatly effect issues such as Roe v. Wade, immigration laws, Medicaid expansion, education, taxes, labor rights and of course getting an ERA!   Every vote matters!     [Learn more at THE WEEK]

Where does your candidate stand? 

Find your district and then check the table below (listed numerically by district) to find out your candidates position - then contact them.

​If there position is: 
  • Unknown – Ask them where they stand and let us know!
  • Yes -  Thank them for their support.
  • No - Tell them why you do support an ERA, and let them know their lack of support affects who you vote for. 
Not sure which district you live in?  
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Candidate Support ERA?     (best viewed horizontally on mobile device) 

Where does your current legislator stand?

During this Minnesota election season, ask where your Legislator stands on the issue of an Equal Rights Amendment.  Ask them to publicly support the ERA in the campaign bid for election or re-election.  
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Once you know your District -- click on a button below to go to your page, then click on your district number to find out your Senator and Representatives, including where they stand on the ERA issue and what you could encourage them to do.   FYI: Information will be updated as it comes in. 
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Not sure which district you live in?  
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​Talk to Your Candidates about the ERA
You can use any of the following language to talk about the ERA with your representative or use it in the ERA postcard, an email or letter.  
  • Women have been denied equality in the Constitution. It is time for women to be given the respect they deserve.
  • Twenty-four other states in the United States (including Texas) have added an Equal Rights Amendment to their State Constitution.  It is time to give Minnesotan citizens the opportunity to vote for an Equal Rights Amendment. 
  • Recent events have shown clearly that despite claims of equality, women still face inequality due to sexual harassment, inequitable pay and unequal treatment in the courts. Our courts are an uncertain place to determine the equality rights of over half our population.
  • The United States Constitution didn't specify something was strictly "male" until the 14th amendment (1868) which clarified this meant Male and not human or Female. This is the first time one gender was specified over another.  
  • It’s time to give women respect. It’s time to pass the ERA!
Learn more about adding an amendment to the MN State Constitution.
Learn more about adding an amendment to the Federal Constitution.