Welcome to Rep. Ron Erhardt's Re-Election Campaign

Ron listens to what’s important to you.

Strengthen Jobs & the Economy

• Limit Government Growth & Spending

• Keep Taxes Reasonable

Build Minnesota’s Infrastructure

• Provide Fair Funding for Our Schools

• Improve Transportation

• Control Health Care Costs

Conserve Minnesota’s Resources

• Protect Clean Air & Water

• Pursue Energy Independence

Use His Experienced Leadership

• Solving Our Common Challenges

• Working with Members of Both Parties

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Campaign Manager's Blog
Posted: Tuesday, November 11 2008 4:37 AM From Rep. Erhardt: As I pick up and store my lawn signs, I take pause to thank all the voters, contributors and volunteers who helped my re-election campaign. What an h.... Click for entire blog Posted: Monday, November 3 2008 3:03 AM As we all tire of political ads and phone calls, remember that each one is telling you how much the candidate values your vote. Voting is the most basic and important ac.... Click for entire blog Posted: Thursday, October 23 2008 12:33 PM In addition to the ringing endorsement from the Star Tribune, Ron received a very warm letter from the MN Seasonal Recreational Property Owners. They wrote to cabin owne.... Click for entire blog Posted: Friday, October 3 2008 7:19 AM Another award for Ron Erhardt! The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy awarded Rep. Erhardt with its Long Portage Award on October 1 for his courageous four-year.... Click for entire blog Posted: Tuesday, September 30 2008 4:49 AM From all across the political spectrum, groups have endorsed Ron Erhardt. That’s what it means to be a moderate independent: you work with lots of different people to g.... Click for entire blog Posted: Saturday, September 27 2008 4:02 AM Ron Erhardt sat down with his opponents at the League of Women Voters debate on Thursday. We saw three very different candidates: One with a clear understanding of the .... Click for entire blog Posted: Monday, September 22 2008 10:17 PM Ron Erhardt is the 2008 Legislator of the Year, according to the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees. The people who understand how government works know tha.... Click for entire blog Posted: Friday, September 19 2008 4:15 AM Health care professionals are supporting Ron! The Minnesota Medical Association, Minnesota Nurses Association and the Minnesota Chiropractors Association have all endors.... Click for entire blog Posted: Saturday, September 13 2008 5:05 AM Thanks to Ron Erhardt, the Highway 62 – 35W Crosstown Commons is only closed for days, not years. When Mn-DOT proposed closing the Crosstown Commons for years during con.... Click for entire blog Posted: Monday, August 25 2008 7:32 AM The Independence Party has endorsed Ron Erhardt. Fellow Independence party candidate, David Dillon, introduces himself as “a recovering Republican.” Another recovering .... Click for entire blog Posted: Tuesday, August 19 2008 6:42 AM We’ve updated our Environment web page. 2007-2008 was a very important session for environmental legislation, and Ron Erhardt played a central role in the renewable ener.... Click for entire blog Posted: Friday, August 8 2008 1:07 PM Environmental groups are endorsing Ron Erhardt. To date, he has been endorsed by The Sierra Club, Conservation Minnesota and Clean Water Action. These groups recognize .... Click for entire blog Posted: Saturday, August 2 2008 10:06 AM Do the times make the man or does the man make the times? Yesterday I read the AP story about the collapse of the 35W bridge and Ron Erhardt’s response. A chill ran dow.... Click for entire blog Posted: Tuesday, July 15 2008 9:23 AM Ron Erhardt is on the ballot as a Moderate Independent! County officials quickly notified Ron yesterday that they accepted his petitions with hundreds more signatures th.... Click for entire blog Posted: Saturday, July 12 2008 9:28 AM The Star Tribune got it wrong. In Saturday’s paper, when the Star Tribune reported that Ron Erhardt is running as an independent, they also reported that he will caucus .... Click for entire blog Posted: Wednesday, July 9 2008 9:43 AM On the Fourth of July, Ron declared Independence. He has decided to run for re-election as a Moderate Independent. From his years as a political organizer and then as.... Click for entire blog Posted: Monday, June 16 2008 7:11 PM Since the 2008 legislative session ended, Representative Erhardt has been walking through our legislative district, knocking on doors and visiting with Edina residents. T.... Click for entire blog Posted: Tuesday, June 3 2008 5:14 AM Welcome to the Ron Erhardt 2008 Re-Election campaign. It is going to be an exciting year. Join us in re-electing a true, dedicated public servant whose effective leadersh.... Click for entire blog
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Oct. 9, 2008; Erhardt right choice To the editor: At the League of Women Voter's forum on Sept. 27, DFL-e.... Click for more Oct. 2, 2008; Erhardt has my vote To the editor: Ron Erhardt clearly will not "say and do anything" to s.... Click for more Oct. 2, 2008; Edina candidates for state House face off in forum Keith Downey said he was the candidate of change, Ron Erhardt said he .... Click for more Sep. 24, 2008 Nine area lawmakers lauded for leadership Nine area lawmakers are among 31 Minnesota senators and representative.... Click for more Sep. 3, 2008; Return Erhardt to seat To the editor: Three cheers for Ron Erhardt's decision to run for re-e.... Click for more Jul. 30, 2008 Independent from parties To the editor: This July Fourth, Edina residents had an opportunity to.... Click for more Jul. 23, 2008 Election filing info The filing period for federal, state and judicial candidates, and cand.... Click for more Jul. 23, 2008 Community Line The I-494 Corridor Commission awarded Transportation Leadership Awards.... Click for more Jul. 12, 2008 Edina's Rep. Erhardt will run for re-election as an independent After losing his party's endorsement, Edina's nine-term state represen.... Click for more Jul. 11, 2008 Edina's Rep. Erhardt will run for re-election as an independent; 'Republican in exile' Peterson will mount primary challenge After losing his party's endorsement, Edina's nine-term state represen.... Click for more Jul. 12, 2008 Edina's Rep. Erhardt will run for re-election as an independent After losing his party's endorsement, Edina's nine-term state represen.... Click for more Jul. 2, 2008; Erhardt serves Edina To the editor: Ron Erhardt is an unusually brave legislator who is mor.... Click for more May. 21, 2008 An overlooked debate To the editor: With its provisions for seat belts, the Omnibus Transpo.... Click for more May. 21, 2008 An overlooked debate To the editor: With its provisions for seat belts, the Omnibus Transpo.... Click for more May. 7, 2008; A voice of reason To the editor: As a lifelong Republican, I support Ron Erhardt's re-el.... Click for more May. 7, 2008; A voice of reason To the editor: As a lifelong Republican, I support Ron Erhardt's re-el.... Click for more Apr. 9, 2008; In Bloomington, Ramstad rebukes party delegates for rebuking Reps. Peterson and Ehardt Two area state legislators should not have been punished for parting c.... Click for more Apr. 9, 2008; In Bloomington, Ramstad rebukes party delegates for rebuking Reps. Peterson and Ehardt Two area state legislators should not have been punished for parting c.... Click for more Apr. 2, 2008; They have my support To the editor: Ron Erhardt and Neil Peterson certainly have my support.... Click for more Apr. 2, 2008; Campaign complaint against Edina candidate withdrawn A week before a state administrative law judge was scheduled to hear t.... Click for more Apr. 2, 2008; City Council member Elkins announces early: he'll challenge Michel in 2010 Although ballots won't be cast until 2010, Bloomington City Councilmem.... Click for more Apr. 2, 2008; They have my support To the editor: Ron Erhardt and Neil Peterson certainly have my support.... Click for more Apr. 2, 2008; Campaign complaint against Edina candidate withdrawn A week before a state administrative law judge was scheduled to hear t.... Click for more Apr. 2, 2008; City Council member Elkins announces early: he'll challenge Michel in 2010 Although ballots won't be cast until 2010, Bloomington City Councilmem.... Click for more Mar. 27, 2008 Peterson is principled To the editor: I want to add my thanks to Rep. Neil Peterson, R-Bloomi.... Click for more Mar. 27, 2008 Peterson is principled To the editor: I want to add my thanks to Rep. Neil Peterson, R-Bloomi.... Click for more Mar. 20, 2008 They did the right thing To the editor: I salute state Reps. Ron Erhardt and Neil Peterson for .... Click for more Mar. 20, 2008 Professionalism To the editor: At the March 8 District 41A Republican Endorsing Conven.... Click for more Mar. 20, 2008 They did the right thing To the editor: I salute state Reps. Ron Erhardt and Neil Peterson for .... Click for more Mar. 20, 2008 Professionalism To the editor: At the March 8 District 41A Republican Endorsing Conven.... Click for more Mar. 12, 2008 Dissenting Republicans lose party support Edina and west Bloomington's state representatives lost the backing of.... Click for more Mar. 12, 2008 Edina legislator proposes lowering sales tax rate, taxing clothing An Edina legislator wants the state to consider expanding the sales ta.... Click for more Mar. 12, 2008 Dissenting Republicans lose party support Edina and West Bloomington's state representatives lost the backing of.... Click for more Mar. 12, 2008 Dissenting Republicans lose party support Edina and west Bloomington's state representatives lost the backing of.... Click for more Mar. 12, 2008 Edina legislator proposes lowering sales tax rate, taxing clothing An Edina legislator wants the state to consider expanding the sales ta.... Click for more Mar. 12, 2008 Dissenting Republicans lose party support Edina and West Bloomington's state representatives lost the backing of.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; Bloomington council to send thank-you note to legislators Pleased that Bloomington legislators helped pass the transportation bi.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; Wayzata-area Republicans vote to sustain Gov. Pawlenty's transit-bill veto Wayzat-area District 33 Republicans were not among those who crossed p.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; West-metro Republicans vote to sustain veto West-metro Republicans were not among those who crossed party lines la.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; West Lake Minnetonka-area Republicans vote to sustain Gov. Pawlenty's transit-bill veto West Lake Minnetonka-area Republicans were not among those who crossed.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; Dissenting reps stripped of leadership positions For casting two of the deciding votes on the transportation bill, stat.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; Bloomington council to send thank-you note to legislators Pleased that Bloomington legislators helped pass the transportation bi.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; Wayzata-area Republicans vote to sustain Gov. Pawlenty's transit-bill veto Wayzat-area District 33 Republicans were not among those who crossed p.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; West-metro Republicans vote to sustain veto West-metro Republicans were not among those who crossed party lines la.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; West Lake Minnetonka-area Republicans vote to sustain Gov. Pawlenty's transit-bill veto West Lake Minnetonka-area Republicans were not among those who crossed.... Click for more Mar. 5, 2008; Dissenting reps stripped of leadership positions For casting two of the deciding votes on the transportation bill, stat.... Click for more Mar. 4, 2008; Bloomington Council to send thank-you note to legislators; Officials say transportation bill is good news for city Pleased that Bloomington legislators helped pass the transportation bi.... Click for more Mar. 4, 2008; Bloomington Council to send thank-you note to legislators; Officials say transportation bill is good news for city Pleased that Bloomington legislators helped pass the transportation bi.... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 Support Erhardt To the editor: Ron Erhardt deserves our support. Ron has worked tirele.... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 www_head: Make love, not war, over gas-tax increase Boy, just when a cynical jerk is about to lose faith in the system ....... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 Livid with reps To the editor: I am absolutely livid with our two Edina state represen.... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 Erhardt served Edina To the editor: Ron Erhardt is a thoughtful and hard working Republican.... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 EP Legislative Update A request for more than $6 million to expand and upgrade Eden Wood Fac.... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 Support Erhardt To the editor: Ron Erhardt deserves our support. Ron has worked tirele.... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 www_head: Make love, not war, over gas-tax increase Boy, just when a cynical jerk is about to lose faith in the system ....... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 Livid with reps To the editor: I am absolutely livid with our two Edina state represen.... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 Erhardt served Edina To the editor: Ron Erhardt is a thoughtful and hard working Republican.... Click for more Feb. 28, 2008 EP Legislative Update A request for more than $6 million to expand and upgrade Eden Wood Fac.... Click for more Feb. 27, 2008 TwinWest Chamber pushed for transportation bill passage The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce joined the Minnesota Chamber of Comme.... Click for more Feb. 27, 2008 Edina's reps defy Republican Party wishes; Erhardt, Peterson support transportation bill, Michel does not Edina's state representatives were two of just six House Republicans w.... Click for more Feb. 27, 2008 TwinWest Chamber pushed for transportation bill passage The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce joined the Minnesota Chamber of Comme.... Click for more Feb. 27, 2008 Edina's reps defy Republican Party wishes; Erhardt, Peterson support transportation bill, Michel does not Edina's state representatives were two of just six House Republicans w.... Click for more Feb. 20, 2008 Man for all reasons To the editor: Ron Erhardt has represented Edina for nine consecutive .... Click for more Feb. 20, 2008 Proud to have Erhardt To the editor: We are proud to have Ron Erhardt as our state represent.... Click for more Feb. 20, 2008 Man for all reasons To the editor: Ron Erhardt has represented Edina for nine consecutive .... Click for more Feb. 20, 2008 Proud to have Erhardt To the editor: We are proud to have Ron Erhardt as our state represent.... Click for more Feb. 14, 2008 Legislation questioned To the editor: Rep. Lyndon Carlson, DFL-Crystal, introduced legislatio.... Click for more Feb. 14, 2008 Erhardt has served well To the editor: I have been a resident of Edina since 1979. Between Rep.... Click for more Feb. 14, 2008 Edina experiences record turnout at caucuses A record turnout at precinct caucuses in Edina is blamed for traffic j.... Click for more Feb. 14, 2008 Legislation questioned To the editor: Rep. Lyndon Carlson, DFL-Crystal, introduced legislatio.... Click for more Feb. 14, 2008 Erhardt has served well To the editor: I have been a resident of Edina since 1979. Between Rep.... Click for more Feb. 14, 2008 Edina experiences record turnout at caucuses A record turnout at precinct caucuses in Edina is blamed for traffic j.... Click for more Feb. 14, 2008 Erhardt has served well To the editor: I have been a resident of Edina since 1979. Between Rep.... Click for more Feb. 14, 2008 Edina experiences record turnout at caucuses A record turnout at precinct caucuses in Edina is blamed for traffic j.... Click for more Feb. 7, 2008; Edina campaign controversy warranted coverage A lot of commotion was created in the last couple weeks over a three-l.... Click for more Feb. 7, 2008; Edina campaign controversy warranted coverage A lot of commotion was created in the last couple weeks over a three-l.... Click for more Jan. 31, 2008 Rep. Carlson introduces amendment to allow state legislature to call special session Rep. Lyndon Carlson, DFL-Crystal, introduced legislation Jan. 22 to am.... Click for more Jan. 31, 2008 Charges, countercharges arise in Edina legislative campaign Tensions are flaring in the District 41A state representative race les.... Click for more Jan. 31, 2008 Rep. Carlson introduces amendment to allow state legislature to call special session Rep. Lyndon Carlson, DFL-Crystal, introduced legislation Jan. 22 to am.... Click for more Jan. 31, 2008 Charges, countercharges arise in Edina legislative campaign Tensions are flaring in the District 41A state representative race les.... Click for more Jan. 11, 2008 New year means new laws With every new year comes new laws. Several new laws took effect Jan. .... Click for more Jan. 11, 2008 New year means new laws With every new year comes new laws. Several new laws took effect Jan. .... Click for more Jan. 10, 2008 New year means new laws With every new year comes new laws. Several new laws took effect Jan. .... Click for more Jan. 10, 2008 New year means new laws With every new year comes new laws. Several new laws took effect Jan. .... Click for more Jan. 9, 2008; Town Hall meeting slated State Reps. Neil Peterson, R-Bloomington, and Ron Erhardt, R-Edina, wi.... Click for more Jan. 9, 2008; Town Hall meeting slated State Reps. Neil Peterson, R-Bloomington, and Ron Erhardt, R-Edina, wi.... Click for more Nov. 1, 2007; Changing the political system - a daunting task I am always thrilled when someone new throws their hat into the ring a.... Click for more Nov. 1, 2007; Changing the political system - a daunting task I am always thrilled when someone new throws their hat into the ring a.... Click for more Oct. 24, 2007 Downey to challenge Erhardt Keith Downey believes politics in St. Paul are a mess and he says he's.... Click for more Oct. 24, 2007 Downey to challenge Erhardt Keith Downey believes politics in St. Paul are a mess and he says he's.... Click for more Sep. 12, 2007 Culture shock on roads To the editor: The Aug. 30 issue of the Sun-Current newspaper reports .... Click for more Sep. 12, 2007 Actions speak louder To the editor: I read with interest the article in the Aug. 30 issue o.... Click for more Sep. 12, 2007 Culture shock on roads To the editor: The Aug. 30 issue of the Sun-Current newspaper reports .... Click for more Sep. 12, 2007 Actions speak louder To the editor: I read with interest the article in the Aug. 30 issue o.... Click for more Sep. 6, 2007; Falcons aiming for conference titles While small in stature, the Classic Lake Conference is no pushover whe.... Click for more Sep. 6, 2007; Falcons aiming for conference titles While small in stature, the Classic Lake Conference is no pushover whe.... Click for more Aug. 30, 2007 Edina lawmakers on the road again to improved funding Two of the most vocal proponents for increased transportation funding .... Click for more Aug. 30, 2007 Edina lawmakers on the road again to improved funding Two of the most vocal proponents for increased transportation funding .... Click for more Jul. 26, 2007 Thanks for 4th events To the editor: Many thanks following the Edina Fourth of July Parade t.... Click for more Jul. 26, 2007 Thanks for 4th events To the editor: Many thanks following the Edina Fourth of July Parade t.... Click for more Jul. 12, 2007 Continuous Progress a success for 25 years To the editor: This year marks the 25th anniversary of Edina Public Sc.... Click for more Jul. 12, 2007 Continuous Progress a success for 25 years To the editor: This year marks the 25th anniversary of Edina Public Sc.... Click for more Jun. 14, 2007 LAC says thanks To the editor: On behalf of Hopkins Public Schools' Legislative Action.... Click for more Jun. 14, 2007 LAC says thanks To the editor: On behalf of Hopkins Public Schools' Legislative Action.... Click for more Jun. 7, 2007; Local reaction mixed on education legislation Heading into his first session as a member of the Senate Education Com.... Click for more Jun. 7, 2007; Local reaction mixed on education legislation Heading into his first session as a member of the Senate Education Com.... Click for more May. 24, 2007 Edina lawmaker's transportation bill fails to overcome veto For the second time in as many sessions, Rep. Ron Erhardt, R-Edina, ha.... Click for more May. 24, 2007 Edina lawmaker's transportation bill fails to overcome veto For the second time in as many sessions, Rep. Ron Erhardt, R-Edina, ha.... Click for more May. 17, 2007 District 41 GOP to meet Senate District 41 Republicans will host their full committee dinner m.... Click for more May. 17, 2007 District 41 GOP to meet Senate District 41 Republicans will host their full committee dinner m.... Click for more May. 10, 2007 Mother Earth Festival returns to Weber Park in Edina What started as a discussion about the changing climate has become two.... Click for more May. 10, 2007 Mother Earth Festival returns to Weber Park in Edina What started as a discussion about the changing climate has become two.... Click for more May. 7, 2007; Mother Earth Festival returns to Weber Park in Edina What started as a discussion about the changing climate has become two.... Click for more May. 7, 2007; Mother Earth Festival returns to Weber Park in Edina What started as a discussion about the changing climate has become two.... Click for more Apr. 4, 2007; Property tax aid is available To the editor: Many people have noticed property taxe.... Click for more Apr. 4, 2007; Property tax aid is available To the editor: Many people have noticed property taxe.... Click for more Mar. 6, 2007; Legal Notices Published on March 8, 2007 School District 273 (Official Publication) .... Click for more Mar. 6, 2007; Legal Notices Published on March 8, 2007 School District 273 (Official Publication) .... Click for more Jan. 25, 2007 Edina Public Schools lays out legislative agenda On the same day Minnesota's governor indicated a new commitment to edu.... Click for more Jan. 25, 2007 Support transit bills To the editor: As St. Louis Park gains more residents and businesses, .... Click for more Jan. 25, 2007 Families with special needs: Please remember us Larry Kugler of Eden Prairie said he, like almost any parent, would do.... Click for more Jan. 25, 2007 Edina Public Schools lays out legislative agenda On the same day Minnesota's governor indicated a new commitment to edu.... Click for more Jan. 25, 2007 Support transit bills To the editor: As St. Louis Park gains more residents and businesses, .... Click for more Jan. 25, 2007 Families with special needs: Please remember us Larry Kugler of Eden Prairie said he, like almost any parent, would do.... Click for more Jan. 23, 2007 Edina Public Schools lays out legislative agenda On the same day Minnesota's governor indicated a new commitment to edu.... Click for more Jan. 23, 2007 Edina Public Schools lays out legislative agenda On the same day Minnesota's governor indicated a new commitment to edu.... Click for more Jan. 11, 2007 Edina lawmakers receive committee assignments The delegation representing Edina and west Bloomington from District 4.... Click for more Jan. 11, 2007 Municipal liquor stores brace for bout over wine sales As state representatives move into their quarters in St. Paul, an old .... Click for more Jan. 11, 2007 Edina lawmakers receive committee assignments The delegation representing Edina and west Bloomington from District 4.... Click for more Jan. 11, 2007 Municipal liquor stores brace for bout over wine sales As state representatives move into their quarters in St. Paul, an old .... Click for more Dec. 28, 2006 2006 - A year of change Our world is changing. Looking outside on this mid-December afternoon .... Click for more Dec. 28, 2006 Edina lawmakers prepare to go to work The 2007 Minnesota Legislature's roster will see some major changes in.... Click for more Dec. 28, 2006 2006 - A year of change Our world is changing. Looking outside on this mid-December afternoon .... Click for more Dec. 28, 2006 Edina lawmakers prepare to go to work The 2007 Minnesota Legislature's roster will see some major changes in.... Click for more Dec. 7, 2006; Divest from Sudan To the editor: To my Edina neighbors: On Oct. 2, I sent a message to G.... Click for more Dec. 7, 2006; Divest from Sudan To the editor: To my Edina neighbors: On Oct. 2, I sent a message to G.... Click for more Nov. 16, 2006 Ehardt offers thanks To the editor: My thanks to the many volunteers and contributors who h.... Click for more Nov. 16, 2006 Bennett, Housh elected to City Council Edina voters turned out in droves Tuesday and elected one new member a.... Click for more Nov. 16, 2006 Ehardt offers thanks To the editor: My thanks to the many volunteers and contributors who h.... Click for more Nov. 16, 2006 Bennett, Housh elected to City Council Edina voters turned out in droves Tuesday and elected one new member a.... Click for more Nov. 8, 2006; Bennett, Housh elected to Edina City Council Edina voters turned out in droves Tuesday and elected one new member a.... Click for more Nov. 8, 2006; HOUSE DISTRICTS HOUSE DIST. 33A: Steve Smith wins uncontested race Incumbent Republica.... Click for more