Senator Rasmusson launches reelection bid for Senate District 9

Senator Jordan Rasmusson, the Fergus Falls Republican who represents Minnesota Senate District 9, announced on Jan. 13 that he will seek reelection, setting the stage for a campaign centered on taxes, rural services and infrastructure that matter to Otter Tail County residents.

In his announcement Rasmusson credited his record with increased oversight of state agencies, blocking a proposed property tax increase, and directing investments toward nursing homes. He emphasized expansion of rural ambulance and mental health services and secured infrastructure funding that he says benefits communities across the district. Rasmusson is a sixth-generation Otter Tail County resident who lives in Fergus Falls and works as a business consultant.

The immediate local impact of the announcement is practical as well as political. Many voters in Otter Tail County weigh state policy decisions against household budgets, long drive times to health care, and the condition of county roads and municipal infrastructure. Rasmusson’s focus on nursing homes and rural ambulance services speaks directly to those concerns, particularly for older residents and families who rely on local care facilities and emergency response across a largely rural geography.

Rasmusson’s opposition to the proposed property tax increase underscores a recurring local debate: how to finance schools, roads and health services without overburdening homeowners and farmers. For residents, the contest will be an opportunity to scrutinize whether state funding priorities and oversight changes translate into measurable improvements in local services and tax relief.

The reelection bid also means constituents will have a clearer line of accountability. With Rasmusson framing his record as a basis for another term, voters can expect campaign events, policy statements and constituent outreach that will illuminate how state decisions affect townships, Main Streets and lakeshore communities in Otter Tail County.

What this means for local public life is straightforward: priorities that Rasmusson highlights during the campaign are likely to shape his legislative agenda if reelected, and those priorities will be the measures by which neighbors judge effectiveness. Residents should watch for announcements about public forums and local appearances where they can press for specifics on funding timelines, service improvements and tax impacts.

Our two cents? Pay attention to the details beyond broad claims — ask when promised investments will arrive, how ambulance and mental health services will be sustained, and what protections are in place for property taxpayers. That’s how you turn campaign promises into local wins.