St. Cloud House Candidate to Face November Election
Voters in District 14A will decide the race on November 3, 2026, amid scrutiny over the candidate's child care business.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Child Care
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DFL candidate Abdi Daisane, who operates the St. Cloud child care center Blooming Kids, is seeking the Minnesota House District 14A seat in the election on November 3, 2026. Daisane runs his candidacy on a platform of improving child care access, government transparency, and housing affordability.
Why it matters
The candidacy of a local child care provider brings professional experience with early childhood education infrastructure to the race for District 14A. Voters may consider how his policy goals for childcare and education align with his management of his own facility.
State records show that Blooming Kids Child Care Center received regulation violation notices on October 8, 2026. As of October 29, 2026, the necessary documentation to address these findings remained unsubmitted.
The players
Abdi Daisane
A DFL candidate for the Minnesota House District 14A seat who operates a child care center in St. Cloud.
Bernie Perryman
The incumbent who defeated Abdi Daisane in the previous District 14A election.
The details
Abdi Daisane manages Blooming Kids Child Care Center, a business that employs nearly 30 people in St. Cloud. His political platform focuses on addressing housing affordability, access to education and childcare, and government fraud. Additionally, he advocates for increasing the number of school counselors to support student mental health.
Timeline
2009: Daisane arrived in the United States.
2013: Daisane moved to St. Cloud.
2016: Daisane ran for city council.
October 8, 2026: Violations were filed against the child care center.
October 29, 2026: Deadline status for violation documentation was reported.
Health Landscape
This race determines representation in the Minnesota House of Representatives, which oversees the policy framework governing state childcare licensing and educational funding. Candidates in this district must navigate competing interests regarding regulatory oversight and the availability of early childhood services.
Voters concerned about the accessibility and regulation of local child care facilities should examine how candidates plan to balance oversight with industry support. If you have questions about current standards, contacting the state regulatory office is a standard way to verify a facility's compliance status.
The takeaway
The intersection of professional business management and public policy remains a key consideration for voters examining this district's future leadership. Residents should track the resolution of regulatory filings when evaluating candidates who operate sensitive community services.
Further reading
For more information on state standards for local providers, visit Child Care.
Source note: This article includes information reported by St. Cloud Times.
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