Reed J. Olson
Democratic-Farmer-Labor · MN
Bemidji small-business owner who directs two emergency homeless shelters and served two terms as a Beltrami County commissioner. He campaigns on rural housing, childcare access, tribal sovereignty and protecting the environment.
Where Reed J. Olson stands, based on their records
Supports
Housing Affordability (1 record), Social Programs and Welfare (1 record)
Campaign Finance Information — Minnesota State Representative District 2A
Campaign Finance Information · Minnesota State Representative District 2A · November 3, 2026
Data last updated September 5, 2026
- Raised
- $40,828
- Spent
- $10,800
Spending by outside groups
Outside groups, such as PACs and super PACs, spend this money on the race. The candidate's campaign does not spend it, and none of it goes to the candidate.
Outside groups spent $600 to oppose this candidate.
Groups that spent money opposing this candidate (1)
- Renew Minnesota$600
Source: Minnesota CFB · 2026 cycle · register.cfb.mn.gov
Track record
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
On 2024-04-25, Reed Olson testified before the Bemidji Planning Commission in support of permits for a People’s Church expansion and asked the commission to consider supporting housing projects.
April 25, 2024Supports Housing Affordability
Source: ci.bemidji.mn.us · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 1 support
On 2025-11-11, Reed Olson told the Bemidji Planning Board that the area lacked enough shelter beds for people needing housing and shelter.
November 11, 2025Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: lptv.org · researched September 9, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
On 2023-10-27, Lakeland News reported that Reed Olson had voted in favor of Beltrami County's 2022 redistricting plan, which later became subject to a court-ordered new plan.
October 27, 2023
Source: lptv.org · researched September 9, 2026
On 2022-09-13, the Red Lake Nation Tribal Council heard from Reed Olson while considering its endorsement of his State Representative District 2A candidacy.
September 13, 2022
Source: redlakenationnews.com · researched September 9, 2026
On 2021-01-05, the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners appointed Reed Olson as board chair for 2021.
January 5, 2021
Source: beltramicountymn.gov · researched September 9, 2026
Race Reed J. Olson is in:
- Minnesota State Representative District 2A · November 3, 2026 · State House District 2A; Minnesota
Profile last researched September 5, 2026.