2022 Endorsements

MN Democratic Farmer Labor Party

The Minnesota DFL has a rich history of electing strong, progressive leaders to public office. We work every day to build a better Minnesota for all Minnesotans. We support and elect leaders who embody the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party and the people of Minnesota.

Minnesota Pipe Trades Association

MN Pipe Trades Association supports; Plumbers, Pipefitters, Sprinklerfitters, Gasfitters, HVAC and Service Technicians throughout the state of Minnesota. We have members working in all areas of the plumbing, pipefitting, mechanical and fire protection industry, including residential, commercial, and institutional facilities. Their work also involves the building and maintenance of coal, natural gas and nuclear power plants, oil refineries, renewable fuel facilities, research and bioscience projects, hospitals, sports stadiums, water treatment facilities and more.

North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters

The North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters represents nearly 27,000 union members and their families from 46 locals in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Minnesota Professional Firefighters

To promote fellowship, improve working conditions, and provide education and other activities for the benefit of Minnesota fire fighters.

Outfront Minnesota

OutFront Minnesota was founded in 1987 to fight for LGBTQ justice and equity. Over the past 32 years we have worked to ensure that our values of liberation and intersectional justice guide our work until full equality under the law and full equity in practice is realized.

Dakota County Chamber of Commerce

Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce, which is committed to building a stronger business community in Dakota County.They proudly serve the cities of Eagan, Farmington, Lilydale, Mendota Heights, Mendota, Rosemount, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul.

Service Employees International Union MN State Council

An organization of 2-million members united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society. SEIU is focused on organizing workers in three sectors: health care, including hospital, home care and nursing home workers; public services; and property services.

Education Minnesota

The union of 70,000 Minnesota Educators. Education Minnesota gives voice to the issues that affect educators and their students. We make sure our members’ voices are heard anywhere decisions get made that affect public education

Teamsters Joint Council 32

Fighting for fair wages, decent working conditions, good benefits and dignity in retirement, Joint Council 32 is the umbrella organization for 13 affiliated Teamster Local Unions representing more than 75,000 active and retired members in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.

Boundary Waters Action Fund

Boundary Waters Action Fund is a 501(c)4 nonprofit dedicated to protecting America’s most popular Wilderness. Donations are not tax deductable.

International Union of Operating Engineers 49

They represent heavy equipment operators/mechanics and stationary engineers that work in the following industries: Road, Highway and Bridge Construction Building Construction Housing Development.

Progressive Turnout Project

Progressive Turnout Project is the largest voter contact organization in the country, specifically dedicated to mobilizing the Democratic Party and defending democracy.

National Brotherhood of Electricians Local Union 110

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) through their Local Unions secures electrical projects all over the United States. These projects provide jobs for highly, skilled and trained IBEW members, generating the wages on which contributions are made to the NEAP.

Minnesota Nurses Association

The Minnesota Nurses Association is a labor union representing 22,000 registered nurses in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

Teamsters Local 120 Political Action Committee

120PAC is the political action program of Teamsters Local 120 and is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ Democratic Republican Independent Voter Education program. 120PAC is funded by voluntary contributions from their union members.

MEDPAC - Minnesota Medical Association

MEDPAC is the Political Action Committee of the Minnesota Medical Association (MMA).

Minnesota AFL-CIO

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is the state federation of labor representing over 300000 members of over 1000 local unions throughout Minnesota.

Planned Parenthood

The Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. (PPFA), or simply Planned Parenthood, is a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care in the United States and globally.

FairVote Minnesota

FairVote Minnesota believes in a democracy that is inclusive, representative, participatory, civil, and responsive to the demands of the majorities of voters. Yet divisiveness and polarization are threatening progress on the many challenges we face in our state and our nation.

Walz Flanagan for Minnesota

Public service defines Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. Together they led the state through public health and economic crises while protecting Minnesotans and supporting working families and businesses throughout the state.

LiUNA! Minnesota and North Dakota

Chartered in 1968 by the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), LIUNA Minnesota & North Dakota, a.k.a. Laborers District Council, is based in Saint Paul and led by President & Business Manager Joel Smith.

Minnesota Council 5 AFSCME

AFSCME Council 5 is a union of more than 43,000 working Minnesotans from across the state. We advocate for excellence in services for the public, dignity in the workplace, and opportunity and prosperity for all workers.

Minnesota Association for Professional Employees (MAPE)

MAPE members work in all segments of state of Minnesota service, and they are significant contributors to the high quality of life that is enjoyed by all Minnesotans! MAPE members deliver the services that make it all possible! Members can be found in many industries, including staff at the Minnesota Zoo.

2020 Endorsements

MN Democratic Farmer Labor Party

The Minnesota DFL has a rich history of electing strong, progressive leaders to public office. We work every day to build a better Minnesota for all Minnesotans. We support and elect leaders who embody the ideals and principles of the Democratic Party and the people of Minnesota.

Education Minnesota

The union of 70,000 Minnesota Educators. Education Minnesota gives voice to the issues that affect educators and their students. We make sure our members’ voices are heard anywhere decisions get made that affect public education

Moms Demand Action

Moms Demand Action is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, and is the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence in America. Moms Demand Action campaigns for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families.

Service Employees International Union MN State Council

An organization of 2-million members united by the belief in the dignity and worth of workers and the services they provide and dedicated to improving the lives of workers and their families and creating a more just and humane society. SEIU is focused on organizing workers in three sectors: health care, including hospital, home care and nursing home workers; public services; and property services.

Ironworkers Local #512

The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Union, AFL-CIO (IW), is a proud trade association whose beginnings go back to the 1890s. Local 512’s jurisdiction covers all of Minnesota, North Dakota, and 21 counties in western Wisconsin. They have 1,435 journeyman and 185 apprentices. They represent ironworkers who work on bridges, structural steel, ornamental, architectural, and miscellaneous metals, rebar and in shops.

Minnesota Association for Professional Employees (MAPE)

MAPE members work in all segments of state of Minnesota service, and they are significant contributors to the high quality of life that is enjoyed by all Minnesotans! MAPE members deliver the services that make it all possible! Members can be found in many industries, including staff at the Minnesota Zoo.

United Steelworkers District 11

North America’s largest industrial union. They are 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. USW proudly represents men and women who work in nearly every industry there is. Since the beginning of their being, USW has been fighting for better workplaces, better lives for everyone and a better world.

Teamsters Joint Council 32

Fighting for fair wages, decent working conditions, good benefits and dignity in retirement, Joint Council 32 is the umbrella organization for 13 affiliated Teamster Local Unions representing more than 75,000 active and retired members in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota.

DFL Veterans Caucus

The DFL Veterans’ Caucus was established to address the concerns of the state’s 460,000 veterans and serves as a voice for veterans in the political process, advises the DFL Party and candidates on veterans’ issues, and advocacy. They are interested in actionable policy issues affecting active duty military members, reservists, National Guard, family members and survivors.

Protect Minnesota Orange Star Leader

Protect Minnesota Political Action Fund identifies and supports “Orange Star” candidates who are committed to gun violence prevention and works to raise up gun safety as an important campaign issue. John Huot was chosen as an Orange Star Leader for his work to pass common sense gun reform laws in the 2019 Legislative Session.