2025 Election
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
2025 Election
Senate Special Election
Louis McNutt, District 29 - AFSCME C5 Officer and Local 221 Member!
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, District 47 - MAPE Member!
House Special Election
XP Lee, District 34B
Bloomington City Council
Dwayne Lowman, District 1
Shawn Nelson, District 2
Danielle Robertson, At-Large
Duluth City Council
Diane Desotelle, District - Former AFSCME Local 66 Member!
Jim Mogen, At Large - AFSCME Local 2938 Member!
Duluth School Board
Rosie Loeffler Kemp, District 1
Jill Lofald, District 4
Kelly Durick Eder, At Large
Amber Sadowski, At Large
Falcon Heights City Council
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
Hopkins City Council
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
Heidi Garrido, City Council
Minneapolis City Council
Elliott Payne, Ward 1
Michael Rainville, Ward 3
LaTrisha Vetaw, Ward 4
Jamal Osman, Ward 6
Katie Cashman, Ward 7
Soren Stevenson, Ward 8 - AFSCME Local 999 Member!
Jason Chavez, Ward 9
Aisha Chugtai, Ward 10
Jamison Whiting, Ward 11 - AFSCME Local 9 Member!
Aurin Chowdhury, Ward 12
Linea Palmisano, Ward 13
Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation
Steve Brandt
Minneapolis Park Board Commissioners
Dan Engelhart, District 1, MAPE Member!
Kedar Deshpande, District 3
Jason Garcia, District 4
Ira Jourdain, District 6
Amber A. Frederick, At Large
Thomas Olsen, At Large
Michael Wilson, At Large
This list will continue to be updated with additional endorsements. Find out who represents you here.
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. These recommendations are then forwarded to the AFSCME Council 5 Executive Board, comprised of members of AFSCME Council 5.
Time Off to Vote
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