Congressional District 3
Welcome!
This page is dedicated to all the independent-minded citizens of Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District, plus all the volunteers whose tireless efforts help to promote our party's values:- World-class health care for all Minnesotans at a competitive cost
- Top quality education for students of all ages, including career retraining efforts
- A clear and sustainable energy strategy that doesn't rely too heavily on foreign-derived resources
- Reversing current trends in creating pollution and promoting environmental stewardship
- A transportation policy and infrastructure that works for all Minnesotans, regardless of where they live, work and play
- State planning and budgeting that avoids gimmicks, accounting shifts, and antagonistic battles between the various branches of government.
Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District is comprised of many communities in suburban Hennepin County plus the Coon Rapids area in southern Anoka County.
David Dillon, 3rd Congressional District
David Dillion was our 2008 endorsed candidate in the 3rd Congressional District race to replace Jim Ramstad. Unlike his competition, he truly embodied the ideals of Rep. Ramstad and continues to represent the Independence Party's goals.
Ron Erhardt, MN House District 41-A
In 2008 we proudly endorsed Representative Ron Erhardt on his re-election campaign for the people of Edina. He represents the ideals of the party, willing to stand up for the right cause ... What is best for the people of Minnesota. In 2010, Ron is again running for House District 41A. Visit his campaign web site here.
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PAST CANDIDATES
David Dillon, 3rd Congressional DistrictDavid Dillion was our 2008 endorsed candidate in the 3rd Congressional District race to replace Jim Ramstad. Unlike his competition, he truly embodied the ideals of Rep. Ramstad and continues to represent the Independence Party's goals.
Ron Erhardt, MN House District 41-A
In 2008 we proudly endorsed Representative Ron Erhardt on his re-election campaign for the people of Edina. He represents the ideals of the party, willing to stand up for the right cause ... What is best for the people of Minnesota. In 2010, Ron is again running for House District 41A. Visit his campaign web site here.
Contact Info
For more information about events and activities in the 3rd district please contact Diane Goldman, CD3 chair at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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A Message From The Chair
Independence Party activity in the 3rd Congressional District is beginning to gear up with the close of our caucuses. Candidates are starting to contact me about running for office this November. This is going to be a great year for the IP, now 18 years old, and I hope you will take what ever time you have to volunteer in a campaign of your choice.
Next for your 3rd CD organization is the Annual 3rd District Convention. All new delegates of record will be mailed an official call to attend.
Here are the details:
Tuesday. evening April 27 at the Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka MN. 7 PM SHARP and concluding no later than 9:15 PM.
Proposed Agenda:
Election of District Officers where a vacancy exists.
Election of additional State Delegates from the 3rd CD.
Consideration of endorsements of IP candidates who will running for 3rd CD and/or Sate House or Legislative District election.
Candidates who will be seeking endorsement for governor from the State Convention Delegates on May 8 are invited will be given some time to and speak to you and answer your questions.
This meeting is open to the public.
Next for your 3rd CD organization is the Annual 3rd District Convention. All new delegates of record will be mailed an official call to attend.
Here are the details:
Tuesday. evening April 27 at the Minnetonka Community Center
14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka MN. 7 PM SHARP and concluding no later than 9:15 PM.
Proposed Agenda:
Election of District Officers where a vacancy exists.
Election of additional State Delegates from the 3rd CD.
Consideration of endorsements of IP candidates who will running for 3rd CD and/or Sate House or Legislative District election.
Candidates who will be seeking endorsement for governor from the State Convention Delegates on May 8 are invited will be given some time to and speak to you and answer your questions.
This meeting is open to the public.
STATE PARTY NEWS
You know that the party has 3 candidates who will be seeking endorsement to run for governor. The endorsement will take place at the Annual State Convention on Sat. May 8 at Normandale Community College in Bloomington. All state delegates will receive an official mailed call in early April.
Only State Delegates of record are allowed to vote at the convention.
This convention will garner a lot of attention from the media, so
watch for that or come and observe the process even if you are not a delegate.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
I can't emphasized enough how personal responsibility is
so important in the IP. Personal responsibility is one of our party
principles and plays a role in our policies, procedures and platform.
What this mean to you is that YOU are responsible for
keeping yourself up to day on all party activities, Our funding
for US mailing is limited,. So you need to either
email me or look at this web page regularly to know
what is happening in your district.
I will do my part by making announcements on this
3rd web page. You do YOUR part by checking here often.
I will use email to also keep you informed. YOUR responsibilty is
to read your party emails when you receive tham.
As always, please email me if you have any questions or
suggestions for the 3rd CD. I reply to all emails usually within
one day. I hope to see you at a meeting or on the
campaign trail soon.
Diane Goldman
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Only State Delegates of record are allowed to vote at the convention.
This convention will garner a lot of attention from the media, so
watch for that or come and observe the process even if you are not a delegate.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
I can't emphasized enough how personal responsibility is
so important in the IP. Personal responsibility is one of our party
principles and plays a role in our policies, procedures and platform.
What this mean to you is that YOU are responsible for
keeping yourself up to day on all party activities, Our funding
for US mailing is limited,. So you need to either
email me or look at this web page regularly to know
what is happening in your district.
I will do my part by making announcements on this
3rd web page. You do YOUR part by checking here often.
I will use email to also keep you informed. YOUR responsibilty is
to read your party emails when you receive tham.
As always, please email me if you have any questions or
suggestions for the 3rd CD. I reply to all emails usually within
one day. I hope to see you at a meeting or on the
campaign trail soon.
Diane Goldman
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Favorite quotes
"There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution."
-- John Adams
2nd President of the United States
2nd President of the United States