EMILYs List Congratulates State Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger On Her Primary Victory in the Minnesota State Senate Race

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following state Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger’s victory in today’s Democratic primary in the special election for Minnesota’s state Senate District 47, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“EMILYs List is proud to congratulate state Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger on her primary victory. Her victory is critical to holding the one seat majority in the Minnesota state Senate, and Amanda is the right person for the job. Her commitment to protecting access to health care — including reproductive rights — investing in education, and making child care more affordable connected with Minnesotans. We’re excited to work alongside her to win this election and safeguard the Democratic majority.”

State Rep. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger is a scientist and public policy expert who has built a career fighting for working families. She currently represents District 47A in the Minnesota state House, where she has made historic progress addressing climate change, investing in education, and championing health care access. Before serving in the state legislature, she led successful grassroots efforts to pass paid parental leave for all state employees and organized community support for the MetroTransit Gold Line. She is running to continue delivering for her constituents in the state Senate.  

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