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FOUNG
HAWJ
MN State Senator · District 67 · East Side St. Paul
Proven leadership, bringing together community, jobs and economic development, championing environmental stewardship
FOUNG
Early Voting Is Open Now · Election Day Nov. 3
Re-Elect Foung Hawj: Make Your Plan to Vote
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Every vote counts on the East Side. Vote early, vote by mail, or vote on Election Day. Here’s how.
Vote Early on the East Side
- Arlington Hills Community Center1200 Payne Ave., St. Paul 55130
- Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Oct. 16 through Nov. 2. Check the county site for extended hours
- Ramsey County Elections, Plato Building90 W. Plato Blvd. Weekdays 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun. Nov. 1 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mon. Nov. 2 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Not registered? Register on the spotBring proof of residence
Vote on Election Day
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.If you’re in line by 8 p.m., you can vote
- Vote at your assigned polling placeIt may have changed since you last voted
- Same-day registrationBring an ID with your current address, or another accepted proof of residence
Vote by Mail
- Request an absentee ballot onlineNo excuse needed. Any Minnesota voter can vote by mail
- Return it as soon as possibleYou can also drop it off at any early voting site
- Questions? Call 651-266-2171Ramsey County Elections
What I Stand For
Fighting for the East Side
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Community Leadership
Nearly a decade on the District 2 Community Council and years of volunteer service before ever running for office. Foung listens first, then brings Eastsiders’ voices to the Capitol.
Economic Opportunity
Chief author of the Getting to Work program, which offers job training and reliable transportation to work. Foung also champions The Heights, a project that will bring new jobs and housing to the East Side.
Livable Neighborhoods
Safe, healthy, green neighborhoods: renovated libraries and parks, a new community health center, gun violence prevention, and clean air and water for our kids.
A Message from Foung
Dear Eastsiders,
I arrived at the Capitol this year under extraordinary circumstances. Federal enforcement was targeting immigrants and communities of color, and three Minnesotans were killed. Gun violence had taken the lives of children and elected officials. Rising costs were pushing families to the edge.
I led the charge to help Minnesotans through these challenges. We passed $40 million in rental assistance, I advocated for gun violence prevention, and my office connected neighbors with housing support and other resources.
Our district, and your voices, guide my work every day. It is a privilege to work alongside you and uplift your stories at the Capitol.
Foung Hawj
$40Min rental assistance for families destabilized this winter
$190Mfor 50 habitat, wetland, forest & prairie projects
$102Mfor 100+ outdoor recreation, education & conservation projects
$30Min community grants for smaller local organizations
2026 Legislative Session
Results for District 67
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Statewide Successes
- PROCEED Community Health CenterGroundbreaking, May 2026
- Sunisa Lee Mural
- The Heights Development20 acres of housing, light-industrial jobs & green space
- Wakan Tipi CenterGrand opening, June 2026
- Hayden Heights Library renovation
- DNR St. Paul Fish Hatchery renovation
Jobs, Workers & Families
- Getting to Work programChief author. Competitive grants for job training and reliable transportation to work
- 40M rental assistanceFor families whose housing was destabilized during Operation Metro Surge
- SGU Veterans Benefits
- Safer Schools and Communities
Environment & Outdoors
- 3.5M Conservation Partners Legacy GrantsFor metro-area & larger-city projects
- Crossbow hunting accessCo-author. Crossbows now allowed in archery season for all ages
- Infectious waste study$125,000 to keep unsafe waste out of local facilities
- DNR electronic licensingBuy and carry hunting and fishing licenses on your phone
- Minnesota Regional Parks & Trails
Leadership at the Capitol
A strong voice where it counts
- ★Chair, Environment, Climate & Legacy Committee
Leads Minnesota's investments in clean water, parks, habitat and outdoor heritage. - ★Co-Chair, Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources
- ★Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council
- ★Jobs & Economic Development · Transportation Committees
Meet Foung
From refugee to Minnesota State Senator
Foung Hawj came to America from war-torn Laos more than Five decades ago to build a new life. He went on to earn degrees from the University of Kansas and the Rochester Institute of Technology. After that he worked as a computer programmer, a series producer at Twin Cities Public Television, and IT manager for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits.
“I'm proud to represent the East Side St. Paul.”
Before joining the Senate, he served nearly ten years on St. Paul’s District 2 Council and the Gateway Food Initiative Co-op steering committee. He also served on a watershed advisory board.
He speaks 5 languages, including Hmong, Lao, Thai, and Chinese. Hobby includes fishing, canoeing and gardening.
On the Ground
In the Community
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Trusted by Leaders
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Knock doors, make calls, host a lawn sign, or help at an event. Every hour makes a difference on the East Side.
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 600336, St. Paul, MN 55106.
Make Check Payable to: "Foung for Senate 67,"
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 600336, St. Paul, MN 55106.