Louis McNutt and his family have lived in Buffalo since 2016. They enjoy doing work around the house and spending time in our community. He is a dad to three, a husband, a Minnesotan, and part of the AFSCME Local 221 union. 

He believes everyone has something important to contribute and it takes all hands and all voices to ensure our state thrives. Our rural community is as critical to Minnesota’s success as metro communities and he believes that we can be stronger by honoring our unique contributions and facing challenges together.

He is the DFL endorsed candidate running for the SD 29 Senate seat. He believes that “politics as usual” isn’t working for most Minnesotans. We elect people into office to listen to us, not to talk at us, and he wants to bring your voice to the legislature. Please consider supporting him with your vote this August and November 2026!

Colton Kratky was born and raised in Texas until he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served 6 years as a radio operator and computer administrator. In 2018, he deployed on the USS Essex in support of the 13th MEU and upon returning and finishing his active duty contract, he and his wife moved to Minnesota to be closer to her family and where she grew up. He almost immediately fell in love with the state and everything it has to offer.

He decided to run for office after he found out he was going to be a father and wanted to ensure that his son and future generations would have a place to grow up and make their own one day. His other reasons for running are his oath and his faith. When he enlisted he took an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and he wants to make sure that our constitutional rights in Minnesota are not trampled on. His faith calls for him to take care of those in need, love my neighbor, and take care of the planet.