Andy Manske is a dedicated public servant with a passion for improving the lives of Minnesotans. Born and raised in Minnesota, Andy's roots run deep in the community, shaping his commitment to serve.
Throughout his life, Andy has been guided by core values that reflect the spirit of Minnesota: integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. He believes in the power of collaboration and the importance of listening to the voices of all citizens.
With a background in public policy and community organizing, Andy has worked tirelessly to address the challenges facing our state. He understands the unique needs of our diverse communities and is dedicated to creating solutions that work for everyone.
Andy is not just a candidate; he is a neighbor, a friend, and a fellow Minnesotan. His journey is one of resilience, and he is committed to fostering a brighter future for all.
Join us in supporting Andy's vision for Minnesota. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive state.
How Andy's Values Show Up in Practice
Values are easiest to judge when you can see how they shape everyday decisions. For this campaign, integrity, inclusivity and innovation are meant to be working principles rather than slogans, and each one points to a habit voters can watch for over the course of the race.
Integrity: saying what a plan costs and who it serves
A credible proposal explains its trade-offs. When the campaign puts forward an idea, the aim is to spell out what problem it solves, which Minnesotans it affects and what questions remain open. Readers who want the detail can find it on the platform page, where positions are laid out issue by issue so they can be compared and questioned.
Inclusivity: listening beyond the Twin Cities
Minnesota is more than Minneapolis and St. Paul. Farm communities in the southwest, Iron Range towns, lake country in the north and fast-growing suburbs all face different pressures, from rural healthcare access and broadband to housing costs and winter road maintenance. A community-organizing background teaches that good policy starts with hearing people where they live, which is why conversations in different regions matter as much as speeches. Upcoming opportunities to meet and talk are listed on the events page.
Innovation: borrowing what works
Fresh thinking does not always mean inventing something new. Often it means looking at what has already succeeded in a Minnesota county, a neighbouring state or a local nonprofit and asking whether it can be scaled. A policy background helps here: testing ideas against evidence, piloting before expanding and being willing to drop what does not deliver.
Why roots matter
Growing up in Minnesota brings an understanding of the state's civic traditions, including strong voter turnout, a culture of volunteering and a habit of neighbours showing up for one another after a storm or a hard season. Those traditions are the foundation this campaign wants to build on. If that resonates with you, the most direct way to take part is to sign up for a volunteer shift and help carry these conversations to more communities across the state.
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