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Putting Minnesota Families First
Practical leadership. Accountable government.
A stronger future for District 53
A Life Rooted in Family, Work, and Service
Todd Podgorski has spent his life serving his community, both in public office and on the front lines of public safety. With more than two decades of experience in law enforcement, Todd brings a real-world understanding of what it takes to keep communities safe and strong.
His commitment to service began early and has remained consistent throughout his life. Todd served on the South St. Paul School Board from 2003 to 2006, working to support students, families, and educators. He later continued that service on the South St. Paul City Council, where he has represented his community across multiple terms since 2011.
Todd’s approach to leadership is grounded in experience, accountability, and a deep understanding of the challenges families face. Whether it’s public safety, education, or rising costs, he believes government should focus on practical solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.
Todd is running for State Senate to bring that same commitment to service, experience, and common-sense leadership to St. Paul. He believes Minnesota deserves leaders who understand real life, listen to their communities, and are willing to do the work to get things done.
Learn More About Todd Podgorski
Commitment to Family
Commitment to Public Safety and Our Shared Values
Commitment to Our Communities
Todd believes strong families are the foundation of strong communities. As a husband of 29 years and father of three, he understands the everyday challenges families face, from rising costs to ensuring safe neighborhoods and good schools. His approach to leadership always starts with putting families first.
Commitment to Our Communities
Commitment to Public Safety and Our Shared Values
Commitment to Our Communities
Through his service on the South St. Paul City Council and School Board, Todd has worked to strengthen the community he calls home. He believes in practical solutions, listening to residents, and making decisions that reflect the needs of the people, not politics.
Commitment to Public Safety and Our Shared Values
Commitment to Public Safety and Our Shared Values
Commitment to Public Safety and Our Shared Values
With over 28 years in law enforcement, Todd brings real-world experience to the conversation around public safety. He believes in supporting law enforcement, strengthening communities, and upholding the values that keep Minnesota a safe and great place to live.
What Todd Stands For
Clean Energy & Infrastructure
Public Safety & Strong Communities
Clean Energy & Infrastructure
Todd supports practical energy solutions that create jobs, reduce costs, and strengthen Minnesota’s future. He also believes investing in roads, infrastructure, and energy systems is critical to supporting long-term economic growth and reliable communities.
Jobs & Economic Growth
Public Safety & Strong Communities
Clean Energy & Infrastructure
Todd supports policies that create jobs, grow the economy, and expand opportunity for Minnesota families. He believes in strengthening local businesses and fostering economic development that benefits working people and small businesses across the state.
Public Safety & Strong Communities
Public Safety & Strong Communities
Public Safety & Strong Communities
Todd believes safe communities are the foundation of a strong Minnesota. With over two decades in law enforcement, he understands what it takes to support officers while strengthening the communities they serve. He is committed to enhancing public safety, supporting good policing, and ensuring families feel safe where they live and work.
Education & Opportunity
Healthcare & Mental Health
Public Safety & Strong Communities
Todd believes education & opportunity go hand in hand. His own story reflects that; Todd and his wife Carrie met while attending Minnesota state colleges where Carrie earned a degree in education and has been a teacher for over 20 years. As a former school board member, Todd knows strong schools are essential to strong communities. He is committed to supporting & strengthening public education and ensuring every student has access to the tools they need to succeed.
Healthcare & Mental Health
Healthcare & Mental Health
Healthcare & Mental Health
Todd believes Minnesota must do more to support the health and well-being of its communities. He supports expanding access to healthcare, increasing mental health resources, and ensuring hospitals are properly funded to meet the needs of families across the state. He understands that mental health is just as important as physical health and is committed to improving services so individuals and families can get the care they need, when they need it.
Government Accountability
Healthcare & Mental Health
Healthcare & Mental Health
Todd believes government must be accountable to the people it serves. He supports responsible spending, reducing waste, and restoring trust so Minnesotans know their tax dollars are being used wisely. He also supports meaningful reforms, including balanced budget solutions, limiting the influence of money in politics, and term limits so government works for the people, not political insiders and special interest groups.
See Who is Supporting Todd Podgorski
Dual Party Endorsed by the Republican Party and the MN Forward Independence Party
Jimmy Francis, Mayor of South St. Paul
Joe Kaliszewski, South St. Paul City Council Member
Ed Iago, Former West St. Paul City Council Members
Neil Garlock, Former Mendota Heights Mayor
Joe Leko, Dakota County Sheriff
Ryan Duffy, Former South St. Paul School Board Member
Bill Arend, Former South St. Paul School Board Member
Tim Leslie, Retired Dakota County Sheriff
Shelly Forester, Former South St. Paul School Board Member
MMPOA (Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association)
Todd Podgorski: Committed to Service
