Background
Foung Hawj (Democratic Party) is a member of the Minnesota State Senate, representing District 67. He assumed office on January 8, 2013. His current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Hawj (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 67. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on August 11, 2026, was canceled.
- Graduate:
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Bachelor's:
- University of Kansas
Campaign themes
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Hawj's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[8]
Foreclosure Prevention
Excerpt: "St. Paul’s East Side has one of the highest foreclosure rates in the metropolitan area. It is destroying families and neighborhoods. I will make sure that mortgage companies are doing everything to help homeowners keep their homes."
Job Development and Training Opportunities
Excerpt: "I plan to create jobs by supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs and green initiatives. I will work with city leaders to market the East Side to attract businesses and make sure that companies hire locally."
Quality Education
Excerpt: "I will fight hard to promote quality education for the East Side, and close the student achievement gap by holding the state to its commitment to our school. "
Better Healthcare for Seniors
Excerpt: "I will fight for more affordable healthcare for our elderly and make sure that they have adequate supports in their own homes."
Environmental and Green Initiatives
Excerpt: "We are blessed to have beautiful parks and green spaces throughout the East Side. The Mississippi River is a national treasure in our backyard. I will support efforts to protect, improve, and expand our green spaces and natural resources."
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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