Heather Keeler
Heather Keeler
MN-07 Democratic nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age44 years old (Dec 18, 1981)
GenderFemale
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LocationMinnesota
BackgroundPolitician
EducationSoutheast Tech — A.A., Marketing
Notable personal detailsHeather Keeler is an American politician serving as a Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 4A (Moorhead and parts of Clay County) since 2021. She previously worked in higher education as a director for multicultural recruitment and has been involved with local human rights commissions. In November 2025, she filed to run for U.S. House in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanding tax-based benefits for families and increased public investment to grow the middle class, including a state Child Tax Credit, paid family and medical leave, and investments in infrastructure, education, and social programs. Emphasizes using government policy to address cost pressures on working families and reduce child poverty.
Healthcare
Heather Keeler has prioritized increasing healthcare access and affordability in her public service and campaign materials, has served on the Minnesota House Health Finance and Policy committee, and has worked to secure behavioral health resources such as a regional psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth. Public materials describe advocacy for greater access and funding but do not state a clear position on large-system reforms (for example, Medicare for All, a federal public option, or full ACA repeal).
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Immigration & Border
Supports policies that expand access and protections for immigrants in Minnesota, including extending MinnesotaCare eligibility to undocumented residents and opposing aggressive federal ICE enforcement actions; has participated in community trainings and sponsored funding for immigrant development programs. Positions emphasize immigrant inclusion and legal/health access rather than border militarization or restrictionist measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding abortion and reproductive health access in Minnesota, including repeal of outdated restrictions and backing legislation to codify and protect reproductive options and providers. Has participated in the Reproductive Freedom Caucus and described protecting reproductive freedom as legislative priority.
Climate & Energy
Supports investing in clean energy and taking legislative action to address climate change, and has participated in efforts opposing the Line 3 tar sands pipeline through a letter with other legislators. Serves on environment/clean energy-related committees and has described the need for ambitious climate and energy budgets at the state level.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports gun violence prevention measures including removing exceptions that allow firearms on school property and establishing an Office of Gun Violence Prevention to study and address gun violence; has sponsored/co‑sponsored legislation advancing those measures. Advocates legislative work to keep children and communities safer from gun violence.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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