I Never Expected To Run For Office—Here's What I Learned

I didn't win, but I'll never see politics the same way again.

(Photo by Will Stancil for Minnesota State House)

Last February, I decided to run for office. I live in Minneapolis, and after two decades of service, my state-house member abruptly decided to retire. I became one of several Democratic candidates to jump into the race to replace him. Being a deep-blue district, the Democratic primary would be the decisiv…