This is prepared and paid for by the AFSCME Council 5 PEOPLE Fund, 300 Hardman Ave. S. South St. Paul, MN 55075. It is not coordinated with or approved by any candidate nor is any candidate responsible for it. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
AFSCME Endorsements
Special Elections
Minnesota Senate
Denise Slipey, Senate District 6 - April 23, 2025 Voting Information
Minnesota House
David Gottfried, District 40B, Union Member - Winner of the 3/11/25 Special Election!
Ramsey County Board of Commissioners
Garrison McMurtrey, District 3 - Winner of the 2/12/25 Special Election!
November 2025
Bloomington City Council
Dwayne Lowman, District 1
Shawn Nelson, District 2
Minneapolis City Council
Michael Rainville, Ward 3
Jamison Whiting, Ward 11
Linea Palmisano, Ward 13
Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation
Steve Brandt
Minneapolis Park Board Commissioners
Billy Menz, District 1
Thomas Olsen, At-Large
This list will continue to be updated with additional endorsements. Find out who represents you here.
What is the Endorsement Process?
Regional PEOPLE Committees are made up of rank-and-file and local AFSCME members who ensure all candidates submit a completed questionnaire with answers to questions regarding the shared values of our members. During the screening, members are able to ask questions of the candidates and hold them accountable to our shared values. The PEOPLE Committee then may issue a recommendation for endorsement. Per the Council 5 Constitution, all endorsements are formally approved by the AFSCME Council 5 Executive Board. Federal candidates are approved by our International Union.
Can I Participate?
Absolutely! All dues-paying members of AFSCME Council 5 can attend regional PEOPLE Committee screenings with candidates. All attendees will be allowed to ask questions of candidates, but only appointed PEOPLE Committee members may cast a formal vote to endorse/not endorse. These recommendations are then forwarded to the AFSCME Council 5 Executive Board, comprised of members of AFSCME Council 5.
Time Off to Vote
Your employer is required by Minnesota Statute to give you sufficient time off to vote without penalty or loss of pay. If this statute is violated, the employer is guilty of a misdemeanor. Click here to view the statute.