State Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) announced today that she will not be seeking another term in 2022. Senator Ruud was first elected in 2002. She serves as Chair of Senate Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Legacy Finance Committee, on the Executive Committee of the Great Lakes Commission, IRRRB, Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, School Trust Commission and Past President of the National Foundation of Women Legislators.

Senator Ruud issued the following statement:

“It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve Aitkin and Crow Wing Counties in the Minnesota Senate. I am grateful to my constituents for placing their trust and faith in me. I believe I have served with honesty and integrity.

I want to thank my family, friends and all those who have so kindly supported me during my time in the Senate.  My next plans, besides some vacation and time with those near and dear to me, are unclear.  I will approach that future with a servant’s heart, faith in God and gratitude for all the opportunities and experiences.”