This is prepared and paid for by the AFSCME Council 5 PEOPLE Fund, 300 Hardman Ave. S. South St. Paul, MN 55075. It is not coordinated with or approved by any candidate nor is any candidate responsible for it. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.

AFSCME Endorsements

Governor and Lt. Governor

• Tim Walz and Peggy Flanagan

Statewide Constitutional Officers 

• Attorney General: Keith Ellison
• State Auditor: Julie Blaha
• Secretary of State: Steve Simon

Minnesota House of Representatives

• District 2A: Reed Olson
• District 2B: Ericka Bailey 
• District 3A: Rob Ecklund
• District 3B: Mary Murphy
• District 4B: John Hest
• District 7A: Julie Sandstede
• District 7B: Dave Lislegard
• District 8A: Liz Olson
• District 8B: Arik Forsman
• District 9A: Nancy Jost 
• District 9B: Jason Satter
• District 11A: Pete Radosevich
• District 11B: Erik Olson
• District 12B: Jeremy Vinar
• District 18A: Jeff Brand
• District 18B: Luke Frederick
• District 19A: Carolyn Treadway
• District 20A: Laurel Stinson
• District 20B: Elise Diesslin
• District 21A: Patrick Baustian
• District 21B: Michael Heidelberger
• District 22B: Marcia Stapelton
• District 23A: Mary Hinnenkamp
• District 23B: Thomas Stiehm
• District 24B: Tina Liebling
• District 25A: Kim Hicks
• District 25B: Andy Smith
• District 26A: Gene Pelowski
• District 32A: Ashton Ramsammy
• District 32B: Matt Norris
• District 33A: Hanna Valento
• District 33B: Josiah Hill
• District 34A: Brian Raines
• District 34B: Melissa Hortman (Speaker of the House)
• District 35A: Zack Stephenson *AFSCME Council 5 member
• District 35B: Jerry Newton
• District 36A: Susan Strom
• District 36B: Brion Curran
• District 37A: Caitlin Cahill
• District 37B: Kristin Bahner
• District 38A: Michael Nelson
• District 38B: Samantha Vang
• District 39A: Erin Koegel *former AFSCME Council 5 member
• District 40A: Kelly Moller *AFSCME Council 5 member
• District 40B: Jamie Becker-Finn *AFSCME Council 5 member
• District 41A: Pat Driscoll
• District 41B: Tina Folch
• District 42A: Ned Caroll
• District 42B: Ginny Klevorn
• District 44A: Peter Fischer
• District 44B: Leon Lillie
• District 45A: Lauren Bresnahan
• District 45B: Patty Acomb
• District 46A: Larry Kraft
• District 46B: Cheryl Youakim
• District 47A: Amanda Hemmington-Jaeger
• District 47B: Ethan Cha
• District 49A: Laurie Pryor
• District 49B: arlie Kotyza-Witthuhn 
• District 51B: Nathan Coulter
• District 52A: Liz Reyer
• District 52B: Ruth Richardson
• District 53A: Mary Frances Clardy
• District 53B: Rick Hansen
• District 54A: Brad Tabke
• District 54B: Brendan Van Alstyne
• District 55A: Jess Hanson 
• District 55B: Kaela Berg
• District 56A: Robert Bierman 
• District 56B: John Huot
• District 57B: Erin Presse
• District 58A: Kristi Pursell
• District 58B: Steve Dungy
• District 60A: Sydney Jordan
• District 60B: Mohamed Noor
• District 61A: Frank Hornstein
• District 61B: Jamie Long
• District 62A: Aisha Gomez
• District 62B: Hodan Hassan 
• District 63A: Samantha Sencer-Mura
• District 63B: Emma Greenman
• District 64A: Kaohly Her
• District 64B: Dave Pinto *AFSCME Council 5 member
• District 65A: Samakab Hussein
• District 65B: Maria “Isa” Perez-Hedges
• District 66B: Athena Hollins
• District 67A: Liz Lee

Minnesota State Senate

• District 2: Alan Roy
• District 3: Grant Hauschild
• District 4: Rob Kupec
• District 7: Ben Denucci
• District 18: Nick Frentz
• District 19: Kate Falvey
• District 24: Aleta Borrud
• District 25: Liz Bolden
• District 26: Dan Wilson
• District 32: Kate Luthner
• District 33: Nancy McLean 
• District 34: John Hoffman
• District 35: Kari Rehrauer
• District 36: Heather Gustafson
• District 37: Farhio Khalif
• District 39: Mary Kunesh
• District 40: John Marty
• District 41: Judy Seeberger
• District 42: Bonnie Westlin
• District 44: Tou Xiong
• District 45: Kelly Morrison
• District 47: Nicole Mitchell
• District 48: Dan Kessler
• District 49: Steve Cwodzinski
• District 52: Jim Carlson
• District 53: Matt Klein
• District 55: Lindsey Port 
• District 56: Erin Maye Quade
• District 57: Jackie Craig
• District 58: Clarice Grabau
• District 60: Kari Diedzic
• District 61: Scott Dibble
• District 62: Omar Fateh 
• District 63: Zaynab Mohamed
• District 64: Erin Murphy
• District 65: Sandy Pappas
• District 66: Clare Oumou Verbeten
• District 67: Foung Hawj

Hennepin County

• County Sheriff: Dawanna Witt
• District 2: Irene Fernando
• District 4: Angela Conley

Ramsey County

• District 4: Rena Moran
• District 6: MaiChong Xiong
• County Attorney: John Choi

Washington County

• District 2: Stan Karwoski
• District 4: Karla Bigham   *AFSCME Council 5 member
• District 5: Andrea Date
• County Attorney: Kevin Magnuson
• County Sheriff: Dan Starry

Dakota County

• County Attorney: Matt Little
• District 2: Joe Atkins
• District 3: Laurie Halverson
• District 4: Seema Maddali

Anoka County

• District 1: Kevin Landry
• District 7: Mandy Meisner

St. Louis County

• District 1: Annie Harala

Eden Prairie, MN

• Mayor: Ron Case

Columbia Heights, MN

• Mayor: Amanda Marquez Simula

Blaine, MN

• City Council Ward 1: Scott Rosochacki
• City Council Special Election: Lori Saroya

Find out who represents you here.

This list will continue to be updated.

What is the Endorsement Process?

Regional PEOPLE Committees are made up of rank-and-file and local AFSCME members who ensure all candidates submit a completed questionnaire with answers to questions regarding the shared values of our members. During the screening, members are able to ask questions of the candidates and hold them accountable to our shared values. The PEOPLE Committee then may issue a recommendation for endorsement. Per the Council 5 Constitution, all endorsements are formally approved by the AFSCME Council 5 Executive Board. Federal candidates are approved by our International Union.

Can I participate?

Absolutely! All dues-paying members of AFSCME Council 5 can attend regional PEOPLE Committee screenings with candidates. All attendees will be allowed to ask questions of candidates, but only appointed PEOPLE Committee members may cast a formal vote to endorse/not endorse.

Time Off to Vote

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