Freeborn County DFLers Meet Candidates at Annual Picnic – Albert Lea Tribune

The Freeborn County DFL held its annual picnic in late June. Three candidates spoke at the picnic.

The first, Joe Staloch, is running for Minnesota House District 23A. Staloch grew up in Wells and currently resides in Albert Lea. Staloch has spoken about moving back to the area to be closer to family. He has also spoken about the need for access to health care. He has said he would fight for freedom if elected, including reproductive rights.

The second speaker, Joe Pacovsky, is running for Minnesota House District 23B. Pacovsky lives in Hayward. He spoke on issues he is passionate about, including education, environmental health, agriculture, infrastructure funding and women’s rights.

The third candidate to speak, Rachel Bohman, is running for Congress in Congressional District 1. Bohman lives in Rochester and is a former elected member of the Rochester Township Council and a former deputy county attorney. If elected, she would be the first woman to be elected in Congressional District 1. Bohman said she wants to make sure people can afford the basics. One of her top priorities is ensuring women have the right to control their bodies.