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Mary Franson

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Mary Franson is a Republican candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 12B in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Mary Franson earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Minnesota at Duluth in 2000. Franson's career experience includes owning Merry Little Lambs and working as a credit representative with AT&T, a licensed childcare provider, and a reality facilitator with Hay Dobbs.[1][2]

Bachelor's:
University of Minnesota, Duluth, 2000

Campaign themes

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Franson's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[14]

Strengthening our Economy

Excerpt: "Mary believes state government should hold the line on tax increases and live within its means – just like families in Douglas and Otter Tail counties do every day."

Job Creation is a Top Priority

Excerpt: "Mary has worked to remove regulations that stifle business growth and expansion. When our small-town main streets prosper, we all prosper!"

Making Good Schools Even Better

Excerpt: "Mary Franson will work to secure fair education funding and ensure there is reform and accountability for every dollar spent. Mary supports high academic standards and challenging coursework to prepare students to compete in the global economy."

Standing Up for Family Farmers and Agriculture

Excerpt: "Mary knows farmers are the best stewards of the land. She will work to roll back excessive state regulations and ensure the PCA, DNR and Department of Agriculture serve as partners who assist – not hinder – farmers and their ag operations."

Ensuring Affordable Healthcare

Excerpt: "Minnesota has the best health care in the world, but we need to make it more accessible and affordable through competition in the health insurance market – not through a government takeover. Government-run health care limits treatment options and leads to rationing."

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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