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Voter Guide

Precint caucuses are held on Tuesday, February 27. 

Is this your first time attending a Precinct Caucus, or do you want a refresh? Kris Fredson and Liz Xiong, the LIUNA Minnesota team, are hosting virtual coaching sessions. Click the time you want below to send a text or leave a message to sign up. We will send out a virtual meeting link before the scheduled session. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

WATCH this video for a quick primer on what to expect at your precinct caucus.

 

Monday, February 19 at 5:30 PM

Thursday, February 22 at 5:30 PM

Monday, February 26 at 6:30 PM


Political Program

As one of the largest political programs in Minnesota, LIUNA empowers voters to select candidates who will create jobs and improve Minnesota’s roads, bridges, and water infrastructure.

Please contact Public Affairs Director Kris Fredson if you have questions about advocating and participating in our political process. Email: KFredson@LIUNAMinnesota.org.

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2023 LIUNA-Endorsed Candidates

LIUNA endorses candidates who we believe will serve the economic interests of LIUNA members and working people. We are proud to recommend and support candidates, both Democrats and Republicans, who will foster a fair economy, create good jobs and improve working people’s wages and benefits.

Northeastern Minnesota
Duluth
Emily Larson

Emily Larson

Duluth - Mayor
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Arik Forsman

Arik Forsman

At-Large
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Lynn Marie Nephew

Lynn Marie Nephew

At-Large
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Wendy Durrwachter

Wendy Durrwachter

District 01
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Tara Swenson

Tara Swenson

District 04
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Janet Kennedy

Janet Kennedy

District 05
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West Metro Area
Minneapolis
Elliot Payne

Elliott Payne

Minneapolis - Ward 01
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Robin Wonsley

Robin Wonsley

Minneapolis - Ward 02
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Michael Rainville

Michael Rainville

Minneapolis - Ward 03
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LaTrisha Vetaw

LaTrisha Vetaw

Minneapolis - Ward 04
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Jamal Osman

Jamal Osman

Minneapolis - Ward 06
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Andrea Jenkins

Andrea Jenkins

Minneapolis - Ward 08
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Jason Chavez

Jason Chavez

Minneapolis - Ward 09
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Aisha Chughtai

Aisha Chughtai

Minneapolis - Ward 10
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Emily Koski

Emily Koski

Minneapolis - Ward 11
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Aurin Chowdhury

Aurin Chowdhury

Minneapolis - Ward 12
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Linea Palmisano

Linea Palmisano

Minneapolis - Ward 13
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Brooklyn Park
Tony McGarvey

Tony McGarvey

Brooklyn Park - West District
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Bloomington
Tim Busse

Tim Busse

Mayor

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Jenna Carter

Jenna Carter

At-Large
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Chao Moua

Chao Moua

At-Large
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Dwayne Lowman

Dwayne Lowman

District 01
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Shawn Nelson

Shawn Nelson

District 02
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Lona Dellesandro

Lona Dallesandro

District 03
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Isaak Rooble

Isaak Rooble

District 04
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East Metro Area
Saint Paul
Anika Bowie

Anika Bowie

Saint Paul - Ward 01
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Rebecca Noecker

Rebecca Noecker

Saint Paul - Ward 02
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Saura Jost

Saura Jost

Saint Paul - Ward 03
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Mitra Jalali

Mitra Jalali

Saint Paul - Ward 04
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Hwa Jeong Kim

Hwa Jeong Kim

Saint Paul - Ward 05
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Nelsie Yang

Nelsie Yang

Saint Paul - Ward 06
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Cheniqua Johnson

Cheniqua Johnson

Saint Paul - Ward 07
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Vote Yes for St. Paul

Vote Yes for St. Paul

Saint Paul 
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School Boards & Levies
School Boards & Levies
Office Name District
Anoka-Hennepin School Board ISD #11 Erin Heers-McArdle District 01
Anoka-Hennepin School Board ISD #11 Susan Witt District 02
Anoka-Hennepin School Board ISD #11 Michelle Langenfeld District 05
Bloomington School Board ISD #271 Nelly Korman At-Large (Elect 3)
Bloomington School Board ISD #271 Mia Olson At-Large (Elect 3)
Bloomington School Board ISD #271 Heather Starks At-Large (Elect 3)
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose ISD #877 Vote Yes Approval of school district bonding Issue
Chisago Lakes ISD #2144 Vote Yes Building bond referendum
Chisago Lakes ISD #2144 Vote Yes Operating levy
Columbia Heights ISD #13 Vote Yes Question 1: Operating levy
Columbia Heights ISD #13 Vote Yes Question 2: Capital project levy
Duluth ISD #709 Vote Yes Capital projects levy
Duluth ISD #709 Vote Yes Operating levy
Duluth ISD #709 Sarah Mikesell School Board District 02
Duluth ISD #709 Henry Banks School Board District 03
Fridley School Board ISD #14 Sara Jones At-Large (Elect 3)
Fridley School Board ISD #14 Jake Karnopp At-Large (Elect 3)
Fridley School Board ISD #14 Erik Keeler At-Large (Elect 3)
Hastings ISD #200 Matt Bruns School Board (Elect 4)
Hastings ISD #200 Mariah Ring School Board (Elect 4)
Hastings ISD #200 Matt Seeger School Board (Elect 4)
Hastings ISD #200 Brandy Wentzler School Board (Elect 4)
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted ISD #2687 Vote Yes Operating levy
Inver Grove Heights ISD #199 Vote Yes Operating levy
Inver Grove Heights ISD #199 Vote Yes Operating levy
Mounds View ISD #621 ​Heidi Danielson School Board (Elect 4)
Mounds View ISD #621 Jim DeMay School Board (Elect 4)
Mounds View ISD #621 Alissa Daire Nelson School Board (Elect 4)
Mounds View ISD #621 Jonathan Weinhagen School Board (Elect 4)
New Prague Area ISD #721 Vote Yes Operating levy
Osseo Area ISD #279 Vote Yes Approval of school building bonds
Richfield ISD #280 Vote Yes Question 1: Technology levy
Richfield ISD #280 Vote Yes Question 2: Operating levy
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD #196 Sachin Isaacs School Board (Elect 4)
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD #196 Cory Johnson School Board (Elect 4)
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD #196 Jackie Magnuson School Board (Elect 4)
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD #196 Anna Williams School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Francis Area ISD #15 Vote Yes Question 1: Operating levy
Saint Francis Area ISD #15 Vote Yes Question 2: Capital projects levy
Saint Louis Park School Board ISD #283 Saul Eugene At-Large (Elect 4)
Saint Louis Park School Board ISD #283 Virginia Mancini At-Large (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Chauntyll Allen School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Yusef Carrillo School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Carlo Franco School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Erica Valliant School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Zuki Ellis School Board (Elect 4)
South Washington County ISD #833 Vote Yes Building bond referendum (Elementary)
South Washington County ISD #833 Vote Yes Building bond referendum (Secondary)
South Washington County ISD #833 Melinda Dols School Board (Elect 3)
South Washington County ISD #833 Simi Patnaik School Board (Elect 3)
South Washington County ISD #833 Vote Yes Technology levy referendum
Stillwater Area ISD #834 Vote Yes Building bond referendum
Stillwater Area ISD #834 Chris Lauer School Board
West Saint Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan ISD #197 Vote Yes Operating levy
West Saint Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan ISD #197 Rowen Elsmore School Board (Elect 4)
West Saint Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan ISD #197 Vote Yes Technology levy
Westonka ISD #277 Vote Yes Question 1: Capital projects levy
Westonka ISD #277 Vote Yes Question 2: Bond referendum

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Join LIUNA Members at 2024 AFL-CIO Labor-to-Labor Doorknock. More details to come. Check back soon.

  • Saturday, September 28 (Coon Rapids) 10:00 a.m. Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota, 3200 Main Street NW #360, Coon Rapids, MN 55448 ***Please show up on time and plan on volunteering for four hours*** RSVP: Lucas Franco, 612-850-8755, lfranco@liunagroc.com 

  • Saturday, October 5 (Blaine) 10:00 a.m. Teamsters Local 120, 9422 Ulysses Street NE, Blaine, MN 55434 ***Please show up on time and plan on volunteering for four hours*** RSVP: Kris Fredson, 651-235-4459, kfredson@liunaminnesota.org 

  • Saturday, October 12 (Duluth) 10:00 a.m. Duluth Labor Temple, 2002 London Road, Duluth, MN 55812 ***Please show up on time and plan on volunteering for four hours*** RSVP: Liz Xiong, 612-393-0706, lizx@liunaminnesota.org

  • Saturday, October 19 (Cottage Grove) 10:00 a.m. USW 11-418 Union Hall, 8839 96th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 ***Please show up on time and plan on volunteering for four hours*** RSVP: Kris Fredson, 651-235-4459, kfredson@liunaminnesota.org

  • Saturday, October 26 (Duluth) 10:00 a.m. Duluth Labor Temple, 2002 London Road, Duluth, MN 55812 ***Please show up on time and plan on volunteering for four hours*** RSVP: Kris Fredson, 651-235-4459, kfredson@liunaminnesota.org 

  • Saturday, October 26 (Shakopee) 10:00 a.m. Shakopee West Middle School 200 10th Ave E, Shakopee, MN 55379 ***Please show up on time and plan on volunteering for four hours*** RSVP: Liz Xiong, 612-393-0706, lizx@liunaminnesota.org 

LIUNA is one of Minnesota's largest and most politically active unions.

We are proud to support leaders who share our values and priorities, including our core priorities of protecting workers’ freedom to join together in unions to negotiate for better pay, benefits and working conditions, requiring living wages for local construction workers on publicly-funded projects, and keeping Minnesota on track to create jobs that improve the economic well-being of LIUNA members and their families and neighbors.

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Together, we are winning for Minnesota’s working people.

Thank You to the Biden-Harris Administration, Walz-Flanagan Administration, pro-job, pro-worker, pro-infrastructure leaders in Congress and the State Legislature for:

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | Inflation Reduction Act | CHIPS and Science Act | American Rescue Plan Act | Strengthening Federal Davis-Bacon prevailing wage and Project Labor Agreement regulations | Largest comprehensive transportation funding package in Minnesota history | Largest construction jobs bills in Minnesota history | Fixing our water infrastructure, including replacing lead drinking water pipes | Fully funding state matches for federal infrastructure investments | 100% Carbon-Free Energy by 2040 | Safe and Skilled Refinery Workforce Act | Expanding state prevailing wage | Preventing wage theft and misclassification | Expanding diversity and inclusion in the construction industry | Protecting worker freedoms | Expanding voting rights | Driver’s Licenses for All | Earned Sick and Safe Time | Paid Family and Medical Leave | Strengthening Broadband Worker and Infrastructure Safety | Streamlining Energy Permitting Process

Let’s build on the progress we are making.

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Minnesota’s Infrastructure Union Backs Harris-Walz, Klobuchar, Craig, and Bipartisan Group of Pro-Worker Candidates

Vice President Harris and Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appear at a campaign event in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Via NPR. At a Philadelphia campaign rally, Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, took center stage. Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images

SAINT PAUL —  LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota today announced the infrastructure union’s endorsement of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, U.S. Representative Angie Craig, and a bipartisan group of nearly 100 pro-worker candidates for state and local offices. The announcement follows LIUNA’s endorsement of Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President.

The Biden-Harris and Walz-Flanagan Administrations, along with recent Democratic trifectas at the federal and state levels, have delivered historic progress for working people, from creating hundreds of thousands of jobs to expanding workers' freedom and economic opportunity, and long-term gains for workers.

"Our hard-won victories for working people are at stake this November, and we are not going back," said Joel Smith, President and Business Manager of LIUNA. “We are building a future where workers’ voices are heard in the halls of power. We are proud to support leaders who prioritize the needs of working families and strengthen our communities.”

LIUNA Laborers live and work in every corner of the state and want good jobs, fair wages, quality healthcare, strong schools, time for family and the promise of a dignified retirement. We are determined to protect working people's gains, from City Halls to the State Legislature and Congress. LIUNA endorses candidates who are focused on:

  • Protecting working people’s freedom to negotiate fair pay and benefits
  • Creating family-sustaining jobs, including prevailing wages for construction workers
  • Providing guaranteed healthcare and retirement security
  • Advancing all workers’ freedom to prosper and care for their families

ENDORSEMENTS AS OF AUGUST 12, 2024:

US PRESIDENT

Kamala Harris

US VICE PRESIDENT

Tim Walz


US SENATE

Amy Klobuchar - United States Senate MN


US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Angie Craig - United States Representative MN District 02


MN STATE SENATE

Ann Johnson Stewart - Senate District 45


MN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES


Reed

Olson

House of Representatives District 02A

Mark

Munger

House of Representatives District 03B

Josh

Heintzeman

House of Representatives District 06B

Pete

Johnson

House of Representatives District 08A

Alicia "Liish"

Kozlowski

House of Representatives District 08B

Isaac

Schultz

House of Representatives District 10B

Nathan

Nelson

House of Representatives District 11B

Abdi

Daisane

House of Representatives District 14A

Daniel

Wolgamott

House of Representatives District 14B

Jeff

Brand

House of Representatives District 18A

Luke

Frederick

House of Representatives District 18B

Tina

Liebling

House of Representatives District 24B

Kim 

Hicks

House of Representatives District 25A

Andy

Smith

House of Representatives District 25B

Sarah

Kruger

House of Representatives District 26A

Gregory

Davids

House of Representatives District 26B

Nolan

West

House of Representatives District 32A

Matt

Norris

House of Representatives District 32B

Josiah

Hill

House of Representatives District 33B

Brian

Raines

House of Representatives District 34A

Melissa

Hortman

House of Representatives District 34B

Zack

Stephenson

House of Representatives District 35A

Kari 

Rehrauer

House of Representatives District 35B

Janelle

Calhoun

House of Representatives District 36A

Brion

Curran

House of Representatives District 36B

Kristin

Bahner

House of Representatives District 37B

Huldah

Hiltsley

House of Representatives District 38A

Samantha

Vang

House of Representatives District 38B

Erin

Koegel

House of Representatives District 39A

Sandra

Feist

House of Representatives District 39B

Kelly

Moller

House of Representatives District 40A

Lucia

Wroblewski

House of Representatives District 41A

Jen

Fox

House of Representatives District 41B

Ned

Carroll

House of Representatives District 42A

Ginny 

Klevorn

House of Representatives District 42B

Cedrick 

Frazier 

House of Representatives District 43A

Mike

Freiberg

House of Representatives District 43B

Peter

Fischer

House of Representatives District 44A

Patty

Acomb

House of Representatives District 45B

Larry

Kraft

House of Representatives District 46A

Cheryl

Youakim

House of Representatives District 46B

Amanda

Hemmingsen-Jaeger

House of Representatives District 47A

Ethan

Cha

House of Representatives District 47B

Lucy

Rehm

House of Representatives District 48B

Carlie

Kotyza-Witthuhn

House of Representatives District 49B

Steve

Elkins

House of Representatives District 50B

Michael

Howard

House of Representatives District 51A

Nathan

Coulter

House of Representatives District 51B

Liz

Reyer

House of Representatives District 52A

Bianca

Virnig

House of Representatives District 52B

Mary Frances

Clardy

House of Representatives District 53A

Rick

Hansen

House of Representatives District 53B

Brad

Tabke

House of Representatives District 54A

Jess

Hanson

House of Representatives District 55A

Kaela

Berg

House of Representatives District 55B

Robert

Bierman

House of Representatives District 56A

John

Huot

House of Representatives District 56B

Jon

Koznick

House of Representatives District 57A

Brian

Cohn

House of Representatives District 57B

Kristi

Pursell

House of Representatives District 58A

Fue

Lee

House of Representatives District 59A

Esther

Agbaje

House of Representatives District 59B

Sydney

Jordan

House of Representatives District 60A

Mohamud

Noor

House of Representatives District 60B

Jamie

Long

House of Representatives District 61B

Katie

Jones

House of Representatives District 61 A

Aisha

Gomez

House of Representatives District 62A

Anquam

Mahamoud

House of Representatives District 62B

Samantha 

Sencer-Mura

House of Representatives District 63A

Emma

Greenman

House of Representatives District 63B

Kaohly

Her

House of Representatives District 64A

Dave

Pinto

House of Representatives District 64B

Samakab

Hussein

House of Representatives District 65A

Leigh

Finke

House of Representatives District 66A

Athena

Hollins

House of Representatives District 66B

Liz

Lee

House of Representatives District 67A

Jay 

Xiong 

House of Representatives District 67B



LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CITIES & SCHOOL BOARD:

Apple Valley
Pat Benner, City Council At-Large

Bemidji
Gwenia Fiskevold Gould, City Council Ward 01

Blaine
Chris Ford, City Council Ward 01

Coon Rapids
Peter Butler, City Council Ward 02

Fridley
Patrick Vescio, City Council At-Large

Maplewood
Stephen Fitze, City Council At-Large

Minneapolis
Greta Callahan, School Board District 06

Plymouth
Kim Nelson, City Council Ward 01

Proctor
Derek Pederson, City Council At-Large

Ramsey
Kirsten Buscher, City Council At-Large

Richfield
Walter Burk, City Council Ward 01

South Saint Paul
Mark Westpfahl, Mayor
Paul Cumings, School Board

West Saint Paul
Robyn Gulley, City Council Ward 02

COUNTIES:

Anoka County
Julie Jeppson, Board of Commissioners District 06

Beltrami County
Joe Gould, Board of Commissioners District 02

Dakota County
Yusef Haji, Board of Commissioners District 05
Mary Hamann-Roland, Board of Commissioners District 07

Hennepin County
Debbie Goettel, Board of Commissioners District 05
Heather Edelson, Board of Commissioners 06
Kevin Anderson, Board of Commissioners District 07

Ramsey County
Tara Jebens-Singh, Board of Commissioners District 01

Garrison McMurtrey, Board of Commissioners District 03

Kelly Miller, Board of Commissioners District 07

Saint Louis County
Keith Musolf, Board of Commissioners District 05

Updates

Most Pro-Job, Pro-Working Family Legislative Session in Minnesota History

Minnesota’s Infrastructure Union: Thank You for the Most Pro-Job, Pro-Working Family Legislative Session in Minnesota History Saint Paul, MN – As the 2023 Legislative Session comes to an end today,...

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LIUNA MN Backs Pro-Worker St. Paul City Council Candidates

SAINT PAUL — LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota today, announced its first round of early endorsements for the 2023 elections. 11 pro-worker and pro-infrastructure candidates running for City...

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Pro-Worker Candidates Backed by LIUNA MN Statewide Digital Program

SAINT PAUL — LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota today announced a statewide mail and digital advertising campaign to reach nearly one million Minnesota voters. The program supports Governor Tim Walz,...

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2022 LIUNA LEADERSHIP AWARDS

2022 LIUNA LEADERSHIP AWARDS PRESENTED TO REP. ZACK STEPHENSON, SEN. BILL WEBER, AND SPEAKER MELISSA HORTMAN Saint Paul, MN — On Friday, October 14, Minnesota’s infrastructure union presented three...

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