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MN-02 Democratic nominee?
$25.3K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age52 years old (Sep 15, 1973)
GenderFemale
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LocationMinnesota
BackgroundMinnesota state representative
Notable personal detailsKaela Jo Berg is an American politician and a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives (District 55B, previously 56B). She has worked as a flight attendant and has been involved in labor/union organizing and consulting. Berg launched a campaign for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to lower costs for working families while increasing tax responsibility for the wealthiest; prioritizes making high earners pay their fair share and opposes tax breaks for wealthy donors.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare through a MinnesotaCare buy-in/public option and broader government programs to make healthcare less tied to employment. Advocates protecting and improving publicly funded health programs and advancing state-level healthcare reform.
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Immigration & Border
Supports measures that expand access for undocumented immigrants at the state level (e.g., co-authored and voted for driver’s licenses for undocumented residents) and has participated in Democratic/DFL activities that provide resources related to immigration enforcement. Positions emphasize integrating immigrants into public safety and community protections rather than enforcement-first approaches.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying and protecting abortion and broader reproductive rights in Minnesota and has voted for legislation that recognizes a fundamental right to obtain an abortion and to make reproductive health decisions. Identifies as pro-choice and lists defending abortion and reproductive rights as a campaign priority.
Climate & Energy
Supports accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to carbon-free electricity, building a clean energy economy with job and training investments, and leveraging federal infrastructure funds for clean energy and climate resilience. Voted for and publicly backed a statewide goal of 100% clean/ carbon-free electricity by 2040 and has sponsored state-level clean procurement legislation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks, red flag (extreme risk protection) orders, and measures to reduce gun violence while respecting lawful gun ownership. Has sponsored or advocated for legislation increasing penalties for straw purchases and clarifying illegal trigger-activating devices.
Polls
MN-02 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$245.0K
$183.7K
$122.5K
$61.2K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$245.0K
$54.7K
$190.2K
$12.7K
Source: FEC
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