For Immediate Release
Contact: Isak
In New Campaign Ad, Dan Kessler puts People Before Politics
CHASKA, Minn. — The Dan Kessler for Minnesota Senate campaign today released “People Before Politics” a new 25-second advertisement introducing Dan Kessler as a State Senate candidate, psychologist, and small-business owner. He emphasizes the importance of elected officials keeping their promises, putting community needs first, and approaching public service with a willingness to work. The ad closes by connecting his experience helping people and serving the community with how he says he would approach service in the State Senate.
The advertisement is part of the campaign’s communications ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election for Minnesota Senate District 48, which includes communities throughout Carver County.
WATCH HERE
TRANSCRIPT — “People Over Politics”
“Right now, we need elected leaders who put people ahead of politics. And we absolutely need someone who keeps their promises and puts the needs of our community first.
I'm Dan Kessler, and I'm running for State Senate. I run a small business, and I know what it means to roll up my sleeves and get to work.
I've always been dedicated to helping people and serving this community, and that's exactly how I'll serve you in the State Senate.”
DISCLAIMER: Prepared and paid for by Dan Kessler for Minnesota Senate, KesslerForSenate.com
ABOUT DAN KESSLER
Dr. Dan Kessler is a longtime Chaska resident, licensed psychologist, small-business owner, public-school parent, and cancer survivor running for the Minnesota Senate in District 48. A clinical psychologist with more than three decades of experience, Kessler has spent his career helping people navigate difficult problems and find practical solutions. He and his wife have raised their family in Carver County, where their children attended public schools.
Kessler is the DFL-endorsed candidate for Senate District 48. His campaign is focused on the issues affecting families throughout Carver County, including affordability, healthcare, strong public schools, safe communities, and bringing a practical, problem-solving approach to the Minnesota Legislature.
For more information: https://www.kesslerforsenate.com/
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In New Campaign Ad, Dan Kessler sets priority on Affordability
CHASKA, Minn. — The Dan Kessler for Minnesota Senate campaign today released “Bringing Down Costs,” a new 30-second advertisement featuring Kessler which focuses on the rising cost of everyday necessities, including health care, child care, gas, groceries, and housing. Dan Kessler draws on his work as a psychologist to describe the financial pressures he hears from people in the community and says elected leaders need to understand those challenges and work to make life more affordable for Minnesota families.
The advertisement is part of the campaign’s communications ahead of the November 3, 2026 general election for Minnesota Senate District 48, which includes communities throughout Carver County.
WATCH HERE
TRANSCRIPT — “Bringing Down Costs”
“I'm Dan Kessler, and as a psychologist, I hear people's concerns every day: how costs are going through the roof: health care, child care, gas, groceries, housing.
There's no one simple fix. But we need leaders who understand the challenges that Minnesota families are facing and work to make our lives more affordable.
I'm Dan Kessler. I'm committed to bringing down costs and building a community where we can all thrive.”
DISCLAIMER: Prepared and paid for by Dan Kessler for Minnesota Senate, KesslerForSenate.com
ABOUT DAN KESSLER
Dr. Dan Kessler is a longtime Chaska resident, licensed psychologist, small-business owner, public-school parent, and cancer survivor running for the Minnesota Senate in District 48. A clinical psychologist with more than three decades of experience, Kessler has spent his career helping people navigate difficult problems and find practical solutions. He and his wife have raised their family in Carver County, where their children attended public schools.
Kessler is the DFL-endorsed candidate for Senate District 48. His campaign is focused on the issues affecting families throughout Carver County, including affordability, healthcare, strong public schools, safe communities, and bringing a practical, problem-solving approach to the Minnesota Legislature.
For more information: https://www.kesslerforsenate.com/

