All Minnesotans, regardless of race, gender, or political ideology, deserve the freedom to choose their leaders at the ballot box…

…but unfortunately, we have seen a rise in election denial, violence, and harassment toward elected officials, election judges, and voters in our nation. America was founded on a promise of democracy and we must protect our freedoms from the growing threat of authoritarianism.

We Choose Us Action Democracy Defense Candidate Pledge

That’s why now, more than ever, it’s vital for candidates, no matter what party they’re affiliated with, to commit to upholding the principles of our democracy.

That’s why, at We Choose Us Action, we are asking every candidate running for state office in 2024 — regardless of political party affiliation — to sign this candidate pledge to uphold the values and freedoms enshrined in our constitution and protect the very Minnesotans they are campaigning for.

We will update our social media and website each week with a list of candidates who have signed onto the pledge.

Candidates Who Have Signed the Pledge

Mike Christopherson

Reed Olson

Rich Tru

Mark Munger

Gregg Hendrickson

Emily LeClaire

Aron Schnaser

Lorrie Janatopoulos

Peter Johnson

Michael Ziomko

Julia Samsal Hipp

Pete Radosevich

Cindy Aho

Abdi Daisane

Dan Wolgamott

Josiah Ampian

Jennifer Nuesse

Jessica Navarro

Edelgard Fernandez Mejia

Heather Arndt

Michael Hutchinson

Creedence Petroff

Jon Wilson

Joe Staloch

Joseph Pacovsky

Heather Holmes

Tina Liebling

Kim Hicks

Allie Wolf

Tim Dummer

Mary Jo Murphy

Chris Brazelton

Colton Kratky

Sonja Buckmeier

Gadisa Berkessa

Matt Norris

Jake Ross

Josiah Hill

Brian Raines

Melissa Hortman

Scott Simmons

Kari Rehrauer

Janelle Calhoun

1B

2A

3A

3B

5B

6B

7A

7B

8A

9A

10A

11A

13A

14A

14B

16B

17B

19A

19B

20A

20B

21A

21B

23A

23B

24A

24B

25A

26B

28A

28B

29A

29B

30A

31B

32B

33A

33B

34A

34B

35B

36A

DFL

Forward Party

DFL

Independence Alliance

DFL

GOP

DFL

Elliott Engen

Brion Curran

Laurie Wolfe

Kristin Bahner

Erin Koegel

Sandra Feist

Kelly Moller

Lucia Wroblewski

Jen Fox

Peter Fischer

Tracey Breazeale

Patty Acomb

Larry Kraft

Cheryl Youakim

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger

Nathan Kells

Lucy Rehm

Alex Falconer

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn

Julie Greene

Steve Elkins

Nathan Coulter

Liz Reyer

Bianca Virnig

Mary Frances Clardy

Brad Tabke

Jess Hanson

Kaela Berg

Robert Bierman

John Huot

Veda Kanitz

Brian Cohn

Kristi Pursell

Esther Agbaje

Sydney Jordan

Toya López

Katie Jones

Jamie Long

Anquam Mahamoud

Samantha Sencer-Mura

Emma Greenman

Dave Pinto

Leigh Finke

Greg Copeland

36A

36B

37A

37B

39A

39B

40A

41A

41B

44A

45A

45B

46A

46B

47A

48A

48B

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49B

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50B

51B

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52B

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54A

55A

55B

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56B

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57B

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59B

60A

61A

61B

62B

63A

63B

64B

66A

66B

GOP

DFL

Green Party

DFL

GOP

I have complete faith in the integrity of our elections and I am so thankful for those who serve as local election judges.

Josiah Hill, 33B
Democracy is precious. And it isn't something that we can outsource to other people. We build and protect it, together. #EverybodyIn

Dave Pinto, 64B
I really appreciate this pledge, because it is something that all candidates, of all parties, at all levels of government should enthusiastically sign.

Larry Kraft, 46A
I believe in the power of us to protect and strengthen multi-racial, multi-generational, gender inclusive democracy in our state and our country.

Emma Greenman, 63B
Our democracy thrives when every voice is heard, every vote is counted, and every citizen feels empowered to participate. It ensures equal representation, protects individual freedoms, promotes accountability in leadership, and empowers citizens to shape their own future through active participation.

Mary Jo Murphy, 28B
Preserving our democracy is of the utmost importance. As State Representative, I pledge to listen to the voice of the people in my district and represent their best interest in all things.

Emily LeClaire, 6B
It is something that makes everything else, for each of us, possible, and I support it completely

Michael Ziomko, 9A
We must hold it dear.

Leigh Finke, 66A

All Minnesotans, regardless of race, gender, or political ideology, deserve the freedom to choose their leaders at the ballot box…

…but unfortunately, we have seen a rise in election denial, violence, and harassment toward elected officials, election judges, and voters in our nation. America was founded on a promise of democracy and we must protect our freedoms from the growing threat of authoritarianism.

We Choose Us Action Democracy Defense Candidate Pledge

That’s why now, more than ever, it’s vital for candidates, no matter what party they’re affiliated with, to commit to upholding the principles of our democracy.

We will update our social media and website each week with a list of candidates who have signed onto the pledge.

Candidates Who Have Signed the Pledge

I have complete faith in the integrity of our elections and I am so thankful for those who serve as local election judges.

Democracy is precious. And it isn't something that we can outsource to other people. We build and protect it, together. #EverybodyIn

I really appreciate this pledge, because it is something that all candidates, of all parties, at all levels of government should enthusiastically sign.

I believe in the power of us to protect and strengthen multi-racial, multi-generational, gender inclusive democracy in our state and our country.

Preserving our democracy is of the utmost importance. As State Representative, I pledge to listen to the voice of the people in my district and represent their best interest in all things.

It is something that makes everything else, for each of us, possible, and I support it completely

We must hold it dear.