Tag: minnesota
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Minnesota sees fewer U.S. House candidates this year than in 2020 and 2018
The filing deadline for candidates running for Congress in Minnesota was May 31, 2022. Thirty-two candidates are running for Minnesota’s eight U.S. House districts, including 18 Democrats and 14 Republicans. That’s four candidates per district, less than the 4.63 candidates per district in 2020 and the 4.75 in 2018. Here are some other highlights from…
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Newcomers will represent at least 31% of Minnesota’s state legislative districts next year
Sixty-three state legislative districts up for election in Minnesota this year are open, meaning no incumbents filed to run. This represents 31% of the state’s legislature, a marked increase compared to recent election cycles. Since no incumbents are present, all open districts are guaranteed to be won by newcomers. Fifty-nine of these districts are open…
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Erik Mortensen raised more than any other Republican House candidate in Minnesota
Minnesota Republican candidates and officeholders have raised $7.3 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state House candidates and officeholders, Erik Mortensen has raised more than any other Republican. Mortensen represents District 55A and is running for re-election in 2022. Mortensen raised $90,777 and spent $24,672 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. According…
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Kelly Morrison raised more than any other Democratic House Rep. in Minnesota
Minnesota Democratic candidates and officeholders have raised $7.8 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state House candidates and officeholders, Kelly Morrison has raised more than any other Democrat. Morrison is the representative for District 33B and is running for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 45 in 2022. Morrison raised $74,968…
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Minnesota senate president raises $35,360 this election cycle
According to campaign finance reports filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Minnesota State Sen. David Osmek has raised $35,360 and spent $8,118 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. Osmek currently serves as the president of the state senate. Osmek is a member of the Republican Party and assumed office…
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$8.3 million raised in the race for Minnesota governor
The general election for Governor of Minnesota will take place on Nov. 7, 2022. In total, candidates running for Minnesota governor have raised $8.3 million, received $27,100 in loans, and spent $4.1 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. The Democratic and Republican primaries are on Aug. 8, 2022. Here’s the breakdown for…
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Minnesota attorney general raises $540,932 this election cycle
According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has raised $540,932 and spent $272,300 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. Ellison is currently ranked sixth in state-level donations in the 2022 election cycle. Ellison is a member of…
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Minnesota Democratic candidates have raised $505,322 more than Republicans
In Minnesota, state-level candidates have raised $15.5 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. Democratic candidates have raised $7.8 million and Republican candidates have raised $7.3 million. Minnesota Campaign Finance Snapshot (1/1/2021 – 3/31/2022) Top 10 Democratic candidates, by donations (1/1/2021 – 3/31/2022) In the 2022 election cycle, 328 state-level Democrats have filed…
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Minnesota Republican candidates have spent $44,508 more than Democrats
In Minnesota, state-level candidates spent $7.90 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. Democratic candidates spent $3.46 million and Republican candidates spent $3.51 million. Minnesota Campaign Finance Snapshot (1/1/2021 – 3/31/2022) Top 10 Democratic candidates, by expenditures (1/1/2021 – 3/31/2022) In the 2022 election cycle, 327 state-level Democrats have filed campaign finance reports…
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Facebook was paid $166,072 from Minnesota campaign accounts; other states reported millions
In Minnesota, state-level candidates and PACs have spent $166,072 from their campaign accounts on services from Facebook in the 2022 election cycle so far. Facebook received 0.4 percent of all reported expenditures. According to reports filed with the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022, here are…