St. Paul, MN – Representative Duane Quam (R-Byron) took the oath of office on Tuesday, officially beginning his eighth term as the representative for District 24A, which includes parts of Dodge and Olmstead Counties.
Prior to the start of the session, Quam was appointed to the Education Finance and State Government Finance and Policy Committees. He was also selected to Chair the Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee.
"I am honored to continue serving the people of District 24A and to take on the responsibility of chairing the Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee,” said Quam. “Ensuring our elections are fair, safe, and transparent is critical to maintaining trust in our democratic process. This session, I will prioritize meaningful election reforms that protect voter integrity, strengthen oversight, and uphold the principles of accountability and fairness that Minnesotans deserve."
The opening of the 2025 legislative session marked a historic moment as Republicans elected Representative Lisa Demuth Speaker of the Minnesota House. Despite efforts by Democrats to block the session by not attending the opening day, House Republicans rolled up their sleeves and got to work, ensuring the work of the people would not be delayed.
House Republicans are focused on six key policy pillars for the session:
- Stop the Fraud: Tackling waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs to restore trust and accountability.
- Make Minnesota Affordable: Implementing policies to reduce costs for families and businesses.
- Make Minnesota Safe: Supporting law enforcement and enhancing public safety initiatives.
- Raise Standards, Reduce Mandates: Improving educational outcomes while reducing burdensome regulations.
- Minnesota Tax Dollars for Minnesotans: Ensuring taxpayer funds directly benefit Minnesota residents.
- Build for the Future: Investing in sustainable infrastructure to strengthen the state’s economy and communities.
Constituents can contact Representative Quam by email at Rep.Duane.Quam@house.mn.gov or by phone at 651.296.9236. His office is located on the second floor of the Centennial Office Building. Mail can be sent to:
Representative Duane Quam
2nd Floor Centennial Office Building
658 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55155