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
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Emily Larson
Duluth - Mayor
Arik Forsman
At-Large
Lynn Marie Nephew
At-Large
Wendy Durrwachter
District 01
Tara Swenson
District 04
Janet Kennedy
District 05West Metro Area

Elliott Payne
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Robin Wonsley
Minneapolis - Ward 02
Michael Rainville
Minneapolis - Ward 03
LaTrisha Vetaw
Minneapolis - Ward 04
Jamal Osman
Minneapolis - Ward 06
Andrea Jenkins
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Jason Chavez
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Aisha Chughtai
Minneapolis - Ward 10
Emily Koski
Minneapolis - Ward 11
Aurin Chowdhury
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Linea Palmisano
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Tony McGarvey
Brooklyn Park - West District
Tim Busse
Mayor

Jenna Carter
At-Large
Chao Moua
At-Large
Dwayne Lowman
District 01
Shawn Nelson
District 02
Lona Dallesandro
District 03
Isaak Rooble
District 04East Metro Area

Rebecca Noecker
Saint Paul - Ward 02
Mitra Jalali
Saint Paul - Ward 04
Hwa Jeong Kim
Saint Paul - Ward 05
Nelsie Yang
Saint Paul - Ward 06
Cheniqua Johnson
Saint Paul - Ward 07Updates
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Saint Paul, MN – Joel Smith, President and Business Manager of LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota released the following statement after the Minnesota Management and Budget Office announced a $17.5...
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