Heather in the News

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About Heather Holmes

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Heather Holmes is a scientist, mom, and former Byron School Board member running for the Minnesota House in District 24A. A longtime Byron resident, Heather has spent nearly two decades working in environmental, agricultural, and medical research, developing the skills to solve real problems with facts and common sense. On the school board, she fought back against unfunded mandates and pushed for mental health supports in schools. Heather is running for the Minnesota House to make sure rural families and communities have a voice at the Capitol.

Fast Facts

District: Minnesota House District 24A (Dodge & Olmsted Counties)

  • Party: Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL)

  • Residence: Byron, Minnesota

  • Family: Husband Amos (volunteer firefighter), child Jay, a tortoise named Yoda, and two tree frogs

  • Experience: 20 years in scientific research; 2 years on the Byron School Board

  • Focus Issues: Fully funding public schools, affordable health care and child care, supporting family farmers, protecting clean water, strengthening rural EMS and public safety, and safeguarding democracy

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