Elections matter – that is something that Clean Water Action has known for a long time. Our members expect many things from us, but one of our most important responsibilities is to recommend candidates for office that our members and others who care about can support on Election Day.
It isn’t easy to be endorsed by Clean Water Action. You have to have a strong record of fighting for environmental issues, you have to be willing to champion the environmental issues that matter and you have to run a strong grassroots campaign. In short, you have to be GREAT.
We look at where candidates stand on the key environmental issues that we work on in Minnesota – climate change, clean energy, reducing toxic chemicals, protecting our water, addressing agricultural pollution… just to name a few.
We believe that the candidates listed below are all deserving of our endorsement and the name of Clean Water Champion. We encourage you to vote for them and support them in any way you can.
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US Congressional Endorsements
Minnesota Congressional District 1: Jake Johnson
Jake will fight to ensure ALL Minnesotans have water that is safe to drink, cook with, and play in!
Minnesota State Senate
District 37: Kristy Janigo
Kristy Janigo is the collaborative partner Senate District 37 deserves. She understands how to use environmental sustainability to protect our future and create jobs. She’s the proven leader that Minnesota needs right now!
District 41: Judy Seeberger
Senator Seeberger is a clean water champion. As the chief author of Amara's Law, Senator Seeberger has been a tireless advocate for addressing the PFAS "forever chemical" crisis in Minnesota. She is a proven fighter, dedicated to ensuring our water is clean, safe, and healthy. She has an unparalleled understanding of what Minnesota needs to keep our water healthy for our families.
District 43: Mike Freiberg
Mike Freiberg is a proven leader who understands the needs of his community. He will fight to protect Minnesota’s water from toxic chemicals, support infrastructure improvements, and hold polluters accountable!
District 45: Ann Johnson Stewart
Senator Johnson Stewart knows how to build an economy that supports families and our precious Minnesota water. As a civil engineer, she’s uniquely qualified to create legislation that improves our infrastructure and your family’s health!
District 53: Paul Cumings
Paul Cumings has the law-crafting expertise and love for our water that we need in St. Paul to pass hard-hitting, pro-environment legislation. He is a proven champion for Minnesota families and understands the importance of protecting our health through protecting our water.
Minnesota State House
32B: Matt Norris
Representative Norris has been a tireless advocate for first responders, Minnesota families, and our water. As the chief author of the ban on toxic PFAS in firefighting foam, Representative Norris has achieved a positive global impact. His bipartisan work to pass Amara’s Law protects the water you drink for generations to come.
35B: Kari Rehrauer
Representative Rehrauer has a proven track record working for Minnesotans. You can trust her to protect our environment, ensuring your family has safe and healthy water for years to come.
37B: Kristin Bahner
Representative Bahner has a proven track record working for Minnesotans. You can trust her to protect our environment, ensuring your family has safe and healthy water for years to come.
38A: Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley
Representative Momanyi Hiltsley is dedicated to achieving healthier water for you and your family. Her unwavering support of environmental justice and tackling issues in the community, such as high asthma rates, center health and community wellbeing in everything she does.
39A: Aaron Klemz
Aaron has spent his career passing vital legislation that improves the lives of all Minnesotans. His role as a community leader, legislative powerhouse, and educator is exactly what District 39A needs. Aaron has passed legislation that no one else has been able to pass – and he’s ready to hit the ground running!
45A: Andrew Myers
Representative Myers is a true clean water ambassador, keeping the right to clean and safe water at the forefront of how he serves his community. He's a collaborator and problem solver that keeps families safe from PFAS and other toxic chemicals in our water.
46B: Cheryl Youakim
Representative Youakim knows how to deliver real, positive change for Minnesota. As a mom, a legislative leader, and paraprofessional, she is deeply committed to protecting our kids from toxic chemicals in our water.
67B: Jay Xiong
Representative Xiong has a strong track record of supporting the water you drink, including supporting the passage of Amara’s Law, the country’s strongest ban on toxic PFAS. Representative Xiong understands how to protect our environment and health!
Prepared and paid for by Clean Water Action Independent Fund (125 SE Main Street Suite 135, Minneapolis, MN 55414).
