Amy for America
February 28, 2020

12 Minnesota Leaders Endorse Amy Klobuchar for President

Current and Former Minnesota Officials Back Klobuchar Ahead of Super Tuesday

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Amy For America today unveiled endorsements from 12 current and former officials across Minnesota ahead of Super Tuesday. The endorsements come after announcing a $4.2 million ad buy across Super Tuesday states. 

Klobuchar has already earned the support of more than 70 state and local officials from every corner of Minnesota, who have cited her work and effectiveness in representing millions of Minnesotans in the U.S. Senate. 

“Our newest endorsers know that Amy Klobuchar’s record of fighting for Minnesotans and her ability to get things done make her the right candidate to beat Donald Trump and move our country forward,” said Minnesota State Director Zach Rodvold. “As we continue to build our grassroots campaign ahead of the Minnesota primary, we welcome their endorsements."

The full list of endorsers includes: 
  • Bill Luther, Former Congressman
  • Ben Schierer, Mayor - Fergus Falls, Minnesota
  • Debra Calvert, City Council Member - Minnetonka, Minnesota
  • Sandy Martin, Mayor - Shoreview, Minnesota
  • Chris Tolbert, City Council Member - St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Colleen Landkamer, County Commissioner - Blue Earth County, Minnesota
  • Amy Brendmoen, City Council Member - St. Paul, Minnesota
  • Shelly Carlson, City Council Member  - Moorhead, Minnesota
  • Hubert "Skip" Humphrey III, Former Attorney General - Minnesota
  • Barb Johnson, Former Minneapolis City Council Member - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Linea Palmisano, Minneapolis City Council Member - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Vance Stuehrenberg, District 2 Commissioner - Blue Earth County, Minnesota
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Amy for America
For Immediate Release: December 17, 2019

Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter Endorses Senator Amy Klobuchar For President

Carter To Join Klobuchar At Pre-Debate Event In Los Angeles On Thursday

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Today, Amy for America announced that Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has endorsed Senator Amy Klobuchar for President, citing her ability to bring people together and get things done.

"Amy Klobuchar understands - and has a plan to address - the challenges that communities like Saint Paul face every day,” said Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter. “I am excited to endorse her presidential campaign; her proven ability to bring people together and get things done is exactly what we need."

On Thursday, December 19, Mayor Carter will join Senator Klobuchar in Los Angeles before the debate for an event to roll out Senator Klobuchar’s housing first and poverty policy and officially announce his endorsement. 

Carter, elected in 2017, is the first African American mayor of the city of Saint Paul and previously served as a Saint Paul City Council Member; Founding Board Chair of the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood; Director of the Minnesota Office of Early Learning; and Executive Director of the Minnesota Children’s Cabinet.
 
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Amy for America
For Immediate Release: October 10, 2019

More Than 70 Federal, State and Local Elected Officials Endorse U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar for President

Endorsements Announced Ahead of Trump’s Visit To Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Today, Amy for America announced that more than 70 state and local officials from every corner of Minnesota have endorsed U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar for President, citing her work and effectiveness in representing millions of Minnesotans in the U.S. Senate. 

Leaders from Minnesota know Klobuchar’s record of fighting for Minnesotans and her ability to get things done make her the right candidate to beat Donald Trump and move our country forward. 

Tim Walz — Governor of Minnesota

“I endorsed Amy Klobuchar for President because we need to put a leader in the White House who can get things done. As President Trump continues to sow discord across the country, we must remember that Amy Klobuchar is a proven leader who has fought for Minnesotans from every corner of the state, and as President, she’ll fight for Americans across the country. We all know that we need to win the election in 2020 with a  bold, positive vision.”

Peggy Flanagan — Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

“I support Senator Amy Klobuchar for President because Amy knows how to bring people together and get things done. Amy has been a role model in our state for finding common ground so that we can rise up and find a higher purpose in our politics. In a time of great division in our country, Amy brings civility, decency, and honesty to the work.”

Jacob Frey — Mayor, Minneapolis

“Amy Klobuchar’s message of unity and efficacy are exactly what we need to defeat Donald Trump in 2020. In a time of so much division and hateful rhetoric, Minnesotans can always count on Amy to bring people together."

Tom Bakk — Minnesota Senate Minority Leader 

“As a retired union Carpenter I am endorsing Amy because she has fought for working women and men who carry a lunch bucket to work every day, and as the DFL Leader in the State Senate, Amy’s top of the ticket vote getting ability has helped us keep and pick up a majority when she’s led the top of the ticket.” 

Melissa Hortman - Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives

“The people of this country deserve the kind of leadership we’ve seen from Senator Amy Klobuchar in Minnesota. Everyone who knows Amy knows she is a hard worker and has proven herself to be an incredibly effective legislator. I know she will continue working tirelessly for the people across the country as she has done for the people of our state.”

Melisa Franzen — Minnesota State Senator

“When tough issues come up, whether it is immigration or something impacting my district, I haven’t had to reach out to Amy, she’s called me first to see how she can help. It’s that kind of hard-working, compassionate, effective approach our nation desperately needs. When elected, Amy will be someone focused on the job and on us, not on distractions.”

Klobuchar has earned the endorsements of: 

Walter Mondale — Former Vice President
Tim Walz — Governor
Tina Smith — U.S. Senator
Peggy Flanagan — Lieutenant Governor
Julie Blaha — State Auditor
Melanie Benjamin — Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Chief Executive
Charlie Vig --  Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Chairman
Angie Craig — U.S. Representative, 2nd District
Dean Phillips — U.S. Representative, 3rd District
Betty McCollum — U.S. Representative, 4th District
Collin Peterson — U.S. Representative, 7th District
Jacob Frey — Mayor, Minneapolis
Emily Larson — Mayor, Duluth
Jonathan Judd —  Mayor, Moorhead
Najwa Massad — Mayor, Mankato
Siad Ali — Minneapolis School Board
Noah Hobbs — Duluth City Council
Zack Filipovich — Duluth City Council
Arik Forsman — Duluth City Council

 Minnesota State Senators
  • Tom Bakk — Senate Minority Leader
  • Karla Bigham
  • Greg Clausen
  • Dick Cohen
  • Steve Cwodzinski
  • Kari Dziedzic
  • Chris Eaton
  • Kent Eken
  • Melisa Franzen
  • Nick Frentz
  • Melissa Halvorson Wiklund
  • Foung Hawj
  • John Hoffman
  • Jason Isaacson
  • Susan Kent
  • Matt Klein
  • Ron Latz
  • Matt Little
  • Jerry Newton
  • Sandy Pappas
  • Ann Rest
  • Dan Sparks
  • Patricia Torres Ray
  • Chuck Wiger
Minnesota State Representatives
  • Melissa Hortman — Speaker of the House
  • Ryan Winkler — House Majority Leader
  • Patty Acomb
  • Kristin Bahner
  • Connie Bernardy
  • Robert Bierman
  • Jeff Brand
  • Jack Considine
  • Heather Edelson
  • Steve Elkins
  • Peter Fischer
  • Mike Freiberg
  • Laurie Halverson
  • Frank Hornstein
  • John Huot
  • Ginny Klevorn
  • Ben Lien
  • Alice Mann
  • Sandra Masin
  • Kelly Moller
  • Kelly Morrison
  • Michael Nelson 
  • Mohamud Noor
  • John Persell
  • Laurie Pryor
  • Duane Sauke
  • Jennifer Schultz
  • Zack Stephenson
  • Brad Tabke
  • Dan Wolgamott
  • Cheryl Youakim

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