The For the People Act of 2021—known as H.R. 1 in the House and S.1 in the Senate—was introduced in the US House on January 4 as a primary concern of the Biden administration, and is set for a vote in the House this week. An almost identical bill was introduced in 2019, and passed …
Minnesota Government:
Governor: Tim Walz (D)
Lieutenant Governor: Peggy Flanagan (D)
Attorney General: Keith Ellison (D)
Secretary of State: Steve Simon (D)
State Auditor: Julie Blaha (D)
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Candidate | Total Donations |
---|---|
Tim Walz | $1,278,903.62 |
Keith Ellison | $222,622.55 |
Paul Thissen | $184,425.00 |
Paul Thissen | $184,425.00 |
Gretchen Piper | $160,314.69 |
Lindsey Port | $140,844.76 |
Kelly Morrison | $139,830.90 |
Aleta Borrud | $127,080.90 |
Ann Johnson Stewart | $123,975.12 |
Greg J Pulles | $120,249.05 |
PAC | Total Donations |
---|---|
MN DFL State Central Committee | $15,997,472.89 |
DFL Senate Caucus | $7,603,107.81 |
Alliance for a Better Minnesota Action Fund | $7,483,849.16 |
DFL House Caucus | $6,658,395.88 |
Win Minnesota Political Action Fund | $5,203,037.97 |
Dga Victory Fund | $5,072,135.96 |
Education Minn PAC | $4,924,011.93 |
2020 Fund (Fka 2018 Fund) | $4,735,000.00 |
Senate Victory Fund (Svf) | $3,333,161.55 |
Seiu Minn State Council Political Fund | $3,044,308.52 |
Donor | Contributions |
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Alida R Messinger | $2,855,000.00 |
Service Employees International Union Committee on Political Education - Federal | $2,354,192.10 |
State Victory Action | $1,490,000.00 |
Donald Sussman | $1,100,000.00 |
Lisa Mennet | $750,000.00 |
Edward W Snowdon Jr | $750,000.00 |
Gopac | $735,000.00 |
Nea Advocacy Fund | $650,000.00 |
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund | $611,478.34 |
North Central States Regional Council | $603,000.00 |
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*This report first appeared on Ballotpedia as a part of our ongoing partnership. We are proud to provide campaign finance data to Ballotpedia for state-level elections. Learn more about our partnership here.* The value of money in state-level politics extends beyond purchasing power. Campaign cash allows candidates to promote their message and turn out their …