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EMILYs List Announces Initial Round of Minnesota State Legislature Endorsements

February 9, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is announcing our first round of endorsements in 2026 Minnesota state legislative races. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“As the Trump administration targets Minnesota families, EMILYs List women are standing strong and fighting for their communities. During this critical moment, EMILYs List is proud to endorse 14 bold women for reelection to the Minnesota Legislature. With some of the narrowest legislative margins in the nation, a one-seat Senate majority and a tied House, these are the Democratic women who will give Amy Klobuchar a governing majority.”

EMILYs List endorses the following candidates for reelection:

  • Liz Boldon (MN-SD25)
  • Heather Gustafson (MN-SD36)
  • Judy Seeberger (MN-SD41)
  • Ann Johnson Stewart (MN-SD45)
  • Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (MN-SD47)
  • Lindsey Port (MN-SD55)
  • Erin Maye Quade (MN-SD56)
  • Kari Rehrauer (MN-HD35B)
  • Brion Curran (MN-HD36B)
  • Kristin Bahner (MN-HD37B)
  • Lucy Rehm (MN-HD48B)
  • Mary Frances Clardy (MN-HD53A)
  • Jess Hanson (MN-HD55A)
  • Kristi Pursell (MN-HD58A)

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