FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Friday, September 23, 2022
Contact: darwin@walzforgovernor.org
Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan Release 2022 Legislative Endorsements
ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan released their list of legislative endorsements for the 2022 election cycle. The endorsed candidates set themselves apart from their opponents with their demonstrated commitment to democratic values, fighting for families, and delivering for Minnesotans. Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan know how important it is to elect these DFLers to continue moving Minnesota forward.
MEET FERNANDO ALVARADO
I am the DFL Endorsed Senate Candidate for Senate District 16 (SD 16). I have been a resident of Willmar for 36 years. My wife, Cindy and I have raised 2 children through the Willmar Public School system. I retired from a career with an insurance company after 28 years. I have volunteered for various organizations that have been fun and fulfilling as it has allowed me to give back to the community. I AM PROUD TO have also been a Willmar City Councilor..
I joined the US Navy at 17 and served on the USS Groton (SSN694) fast attack submarine. After arriving in Minnesota I attended Mankato State University - Minnesota State Mankato in 1980 where I earned my BS in Business-Management.
Currently, I am excited about the possibility of representing the people of Senate District 16. I want to promote and work for the citizens of Renville, Chippewa, Kandiyohi Counties, and Western Meeker County- including Litchfield. We have a diverse population and products and services that provide so much to the rest of the country and world.
Why I am running.
I am running because I see the importance of common values that have made Minnesota a great place to work and raise a family. Cooperation, collaboration, working through a challenge, communicating, appreciation and hard work, these are building blocks of our Minnesota values. I was told by the mayor of Willmar that my responsibility as a city council was to vote. Walking away is not an option when it affects Minnesotans and Minnesota families.
I joined the US Navy at 17 and served on the USS Groton (SSN694) fast attack submarine. After arriving in Minnesota I attended Mankato State University - Minnesota State Mankato in 1980 where I earned my BS in Business-Management.
Currently, I am excited about the possibility of representing the people of Senate District 16. I want to promote and work for the citizens of Renville, Chippewa, Kandiyohi Counties, and Western Meeker County- including Litchfield. We have a diverse population and products and services that provide so much to the rest of the country and world.
Why I am running.
I am running because I see the importance of common values that have made Minnesota a great place to work and raise a family. Cooperation, collaboration, working through a challenge, communicating, appreciation and hard work, these are building blocks of our Minnesota values. I was told by the mayor of Willmar that my responsibility as a city council was to vote. Walking away is not an option when it affects Minnesotans and Minnesota families.
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I am proud to have followed many Americans before me to secure the American dream for others by joining the U.S. Navy at age 17 and serving on the USS GROTON (SSN-694) fast attack submarine.
Veterans and active duty military personnel are at the front of my mind when considering how we can improve legislation, and I look forward to advocating for you all! |
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ENDORSEMENTS
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DFL endorsEMENT |
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I am the DFL endorsed candidate for Senate District 16.
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Community leader |
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I have lived in Senate District 16 for 36 years and have held numerous leadership positions including as a Willmar City Council member.
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