When it comes to the money in Minnesota politics, these are the names that you are viewing the most so far this year. See the top five entities in each category (Candidates, Donors, PACs, and Payees) that are generating the greatest interest in Q1 of 2021. Top Viewed Minnesota Candidates 1. Erik Mortensen 2. Paul Gazelka 3. Mary …
Political Profile
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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Campaign Finance Snapshot
Top Candidates
| 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 |
Top PACs
| 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 |
Top Donors
| Donor | Contributions |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Recent Articles
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