The2022 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect theattorney general of theU.S. state ofMinnesota . IncumbentDFLer Keith Ellison narrowly won (50.37% to 49.53%) reelection to a second term against Republican challenger Jim Schultz.
This attorney general election marked the fourteenth in a row won by theDFL . Schultz improved over 2018 Republican nomineeDoug Wardlow in rural counties, but Ellison's increased margins in theTwin Cities metropolitan area were too much to overcome.[ 1] [ 2]
Minnesota's attorney general is the chief legal officer of the state, tasked with representing over 100 state agencies in legal proceedings.[ 3] anti-trust laws . While most cases the office undertakes are civil in nature, the attorney general may assist counties with complex criminal cases.[ 4]
History and nature of the office [ edit ] Prior to the 2022 election, Minnesota Republicans had not won the attorney general's office since 1966 whenDouglas Head won the office, and Republicans had only held the office for four years since 1954.[ 5] governorship ; every Minnesota attorney general since Head has gone on to run for governor.
[ edit ] In 2018, then-U.S. Representative Keith Ellison was elected to replace retiring fellow DFLerLori Swanson , who ran unsuccessfully for governor. Ellison was the first Black person elected to statewide office in Minnesota, and the first Muslim elected to any statewide office in the United States.
As Attorney General, Ellison played a key role in the state'sprosecution of Derek Chauvin [ 6] murder of George Floyd .[ 7] [ 8] [ 9]
Ellison also led his office's legal actions against businesses which violatedCOVID-19 -related restrictions. This included both businesses which opened for in-person service in violation of public health orders,[ 10] price gouging .[ 11]
[ edit ] Ellison announced that he would run for reelection on November 15, 2021.[ 12]
Only Ellison sought the DFL endorsement at the party's May 2022 convention. He won endorsement unanimously[ 13]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Bill Dahn, perennial candidate[ 14] Results by county: The first Republican to enter the race wasMyPillow General Counsel and 2018 Republican nominee Doug Wardlow on February 16, 2021.[ 16] unrest in the Twin Cities following the murder ofGeorge Floyd .
Former State RepresentativeDennis Smith ofMaple Grove announced his run for attorney general on June 7, 2021.[ 17]
A month later on July 6, 2021, Lynne Torgerson, a lawyer fromMinneapolis , announced her run.[ 18] COVID-19 restrictions "destructive" and accused Ellison of "threatening Minnesotans’ freedoms and rights."
Private lawyer Jim Schultz ofMinnetonka announced his run for the office on December 9, 2021. It was Schultz's first run for office, and his campaign was chaired by former Minnesota Republican Party Chair Ron Eibensteiner.[ 19]
The final major candidate to enter the race was former state legislator, andHennepin County commissioner, andWashington County judgeTad Jude .[ 20]
Jim Schultz, business lawyer(endorsed by state party) [ 21] [ 22] Eliminated in primary [ edit ] Withdrew at convention [ edit ] Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Sharon Jim Doug Undecided Change Research [ 34] Jun. 3 – 8, 2022 – (LV) – 4.0% 19.6% 19.4% 57.0% [ b]
Adebate was held on March 31 at theProvidence Academy Performing Arts Center . Jude, Schultz and Wardlow were in attendance.
Results by county: Keith Ellison (DFL)
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Scott Dibble ,State Senator fromMinneapolis (2003–present)[ 46] Susan Kent ,State Senator fromWoodbury (2013–2023)[ 49] Mary Kunesh ,State Senator fromNew Brighton (2021–present)[ 50] Ron Latz ,State Senator fromSt. Louis Park (2007–present)[ 51] Melisa López Franzen ,State Senator fromEdina (2013–2023)[ 52] John Marty ,State Senator fromRoseville (1987–present)[ 53] Jen McEwen ,State Senator fromRoseville (2021–present)[ 54] Erin Murphy ,State Senator fromSt. Paul (2021–present)[ 46] Sandy Pappas ,State Senator fromSt. Paul (1991–present)[ 55] Lindsey Port ,State Senator fromBurnsville (2021–present)[ 56] State Representatives
Kaela Berg ,State Representative fromBurnsville (2021–present)[ 56] Liz Boldon ,State Representative fromRochester (2021–present)[ 57] Hunter Cantrell , formerState Representative fromSavage (2019–2021)[ 58] Karen Clark , formerState Representative fromMinneapolis (1983–2013)[ 46] Heather Edelson ,State Representative fromEdina (2019–present)[ 59] Sandra Feist ,State Representative fromNew Brighton (2021–present)[ 50] Cedrick Frazier ,State Representative fromNew Hope (2021–present)[ 60] Mike Freiberg ,State Representative fromGolden Valley (2013–present)[ 61] Aisha Gomez ,State Representative fromMinneapolis (2019–present)[ 62] Jess Hanson ,State Representative fromBurnsville (2021–present)[ 56] Kaohly Her ,State Representative fromSt. Paul (2019–present)[ 63] Athena Hollins ,State Representative fromSt. Paul (2021–present)[ 64] Larry Hosch , formerState Representative fromSt. Joseph (2005–2013)[ 46] Sydney Jordan ,State Representative fromMinneapolis (2020–present)[ 65] Ginny Klevorn ,State Representative fromPlymouth (2019–present)[ 66] Erin Koegel ,State Representative fromSpring Lake Park (2017–present)[ 50] Tina Liebling ,State Representative fromRochester (2005–present)[ 67] Todd Lippert ,State Representative fromNorthfield (2019–present)[ 68] Jamie Long ,State Representative fromMinneapolis (2019–present)[ 69] Carlos Mariani ,State Representative fromSt. Paul (1991–present)[ 70] Erin Maye Quade , formerState Representative fromApple Valley (2017–2019)[ 71] Carly Melin , formerState Representative fromHibbing (2011–2017)[ 46] Kelly Morrison ,State Representative fromDeephaven (2019–present)[ 72] Liz Olson ,State Representative fromDuluth (2017–present)[ 73] Dave Pinto ,State Representative fromSt. Paul (2015–present)[ 74] Joe Radinovich , formerState Representative fromCrosby (2013–2015)[ 46] Jay Xiong ,State Representative fromSt. Paul (2019–present)[ 75] County Attorneys
Jim Austad,County Attorney ofLake of the Woods County [ 48] James Backstrom, formerCounty Attorney ofDakota County [ 48] John Choi ,County Attorney ofRamsey County [ 48] Mike Freeman ,County Attorney ofHennepin County [ 48] Molly Hicken,County Attorney ofCook County [ 48] Aaron Jordan,County Attorney ofStevens County [ 48] Michael Junge,County Attorney ofMcLeod County [ 48] Mark Ostrem,County Attorney ofOlmsted County [ 48] Tony Palumbo,County Attorney ofAnoka County [ 48] Mark Rubin, formerCounty Attorney ofSt. Louis County [ 48] Karin Sonneman,County Attorney ofWinona County [ 48] County Commissioners
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Jim Schultz (R)
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Allen Anderson, Sheriff ofLac qui Parle County [ 93] [ 95] Ernest Beitel, Sheriff ofBeltrami County [ 95] Mitch Bernstein, Sheriff ofRed Lake County [ 95] Tom Burch, Sheriff ofCass County [ 95] Michael Carr, Sheriff ofWadena County [ 95] Brian Cruze, Sheriff ofMeeker County [ 95] Sean Deringer, Sheriff ofWright County [ 95] Jason Dingman, Sheriff ofStevens County [ 95] Mark Empting, Sheriff ofClay County [ 95] Bill Flaten, Sheriff ofYellow Medicine County [ 95] Bob Fletcher, Sheriff ofRamsey County [ 95] [ 93] Kurt Freitag, Sheriff ofFreeborn County [ 95] Todd Glander, Sheriff ofBecker County [ 95] Scott Goddard, Sheriff ofCrow Wing County [ 95] Josh Guenther, Sheriff ofMahnomen County [ 95] Daniel Guida, Sheriff ofAitkin County [ 95] Mark Haberer, Sheriff ofGrant County [ 95] Scott Hable, Sheriff ofRenville County [ 95] Troy Heck, Sheriff ofBenton County [ 95] Eric Holien, Sheriff ofKandiyohi County [ 95] Tim Langenfeld, Sheriff ofMcLeod County [ 95] Shawn Larsen, Sheriff ofMorrison County [ 95] Tim Leslie, Sheriff ofDakota County [ 95] [ 93] Brett Mason, Sheriff ofLe Sueur County [ 95] Brad Milbrath, Sheriff ofWaseca County [ 95] Jeffrey Nelson, Sheriff ofPine County [ 95] Patrick Nienaber, Sheriff ofSibley County [ 95] Scott Rose, Sheriff ofDodge County [ 95] Steve Soyka, Sheriff ofStearns County [ 95] Rich Stanek , former Sheriff ofHennepin County (2006–2018),[ 95] Dan Starry, Sheriff ofWashington County [ 95] [ 93] James Stuart, Sheriff ofAnoka County [ 95] [ 93] James Tadman, Sheriff ofPolk County [ 95] Jeremy Thorton, Sheriff ofNorman County [ 95] Kevin Torgerson, Sheriff ofOlmsted County [ 95] Victor Williams, Sheriff ofItasca County [ 95] Mark Wilwant, Sheriff ofKittson County [ 95] Newspapers
Forum Communications Company newspapers(Forum newspapers share a single editorial board, which endorsed Schultz. The below papers published the endorsement.) Graphical summary
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Keith Jim Undecided SurveyUSA [ 108] [ A] Oct. 26 – 30, 2022 836 (LV) ± 3.9% 42% 49% 9% St. Cloud State [ 109] Oct. 10 – 30, 2022 235 (A) ± 8% 52% 40% 8% Trafalgar Group (R)[ 110] [ B] Oct. 17 – 19, 2022 1,091 (LV) ± 2.9% 45.3% 50.2% 4.5% Embold Research [ 111] [ C] Oct. 10 – 14, 2022 1,585 (LV) ± 2.6% 46.6% 47.1% 6.3%[ c] SurveyUSA [ 112] [ A] Sep. 30 – Oct. 3, 2022 604 (LV) ± 4.4% 45% 43% 13% Trafalgar Group (R)[ 113] [ D] Sep. 14, 2022 1,079 (LV) ± 2.9% 45.7% 49.3% 4.9% Mason-Dixon [ 114] [ E] Sep. 12 – 14, 2022 800 (LV) ± 3.5% 46.4% 44.9% 8.8% SurveyUSA [ 115] [ A] Aug. 30 – Sep. 4, 2022 562 (LV) ± 4.9% 46% 40% 14% Change Research [ 34] [ C] Jun. 3 – 8, 2022 1,551 (LV) ± 2.6% 44.2% 44.9% 10.9%[ d]
Hypothetical polling
Keith Ellison vs. Doug Wardlow
Poll source Date(s) Sample[ a] Margin Keith Doug Undecided Change Research [ 34] [ C] Jun. 3 – 8, 2022 1,551 (LV) ± 2.6% 44.3% 43.9% 11.8%[ e]
Swing by county Democratic — +7.5-10%
Democratic — +5-7.5%
Democratic — +2.5-5%
Democratic — +0-2.5%
Republican — +0-2.5%
Republican — +2.5-5%
Republican — +5-7.5%
Republican — +7.5-10%
Republican — +10-12.5%
Republican — +12.5-15%
Republican — +>15%
Trend by county Democratic — +7.5-10%
Democratic — +5-7.5%
Democratic — +2.5-5%
Democratic — +0-2.5%
Republican — +0-2.5%
Republican — +2.5-5%
Republican — +5-7.5%
Republican — +7.5-10%
Republican — +10-12.5%
Republican — +12.5-15%
Republican — +>15%
County Keith EllisonDFL Jim SchultzGOP Write-in Margin Total votes % # % # % # % # Aitkin 33.48% 2,808 66.51% 5,579 0.01% 1 -33.04% -2,771 8,388 Anoka 44.98% 69,825 54.93% 85,278 0.09% 146 -9.95% -15,453 155,249 Becker 32.31% 4,738 67.64% 9,917 0.05% 7 -35.32% -5,179 14,662 Beltrami 44.72% 8,048 55.15% 9,924 0.13% 24 -10.42% -1,876 17,996 Benton 31.01% 5,045 68.88% 11,205 0.11% 18 -37.87% -6,160 16,268 Big Stone 34.25% 825 65.67% 1,582 0.08% 2 -31.42% -757 2,409 Blue Earth 50.37% 13,203 49.55% 12,988 0.08% 20 0.82% 215 26,211 Brown 31.58% 3,641 68.34% 7,878 0.08% 9 -36.75% -4,237 11,528 Carlton 48.53% 7,670 51.35% 8,116 0.13% 20 -2.82% -446 15,806 Carver 42.35% 22,774 57.58% 30,962 0.06% 34 -15.23% -8,188 53,770 Cass 32.12% 4,871 67.82% 10,285 0.06% 9 -35.70% -5,414 15,165 Chippewa 32.97% 1,620 67.01% 3,292 0.02% 1 -34.03% -1,672 4,913 Chisago 33.64% 8,642 66.31% 17,034 0.05% 13 -32.67% -8,392 25,689 Clay 50.08% 11,025 49.83% 10,971 0.09% 20 0.25% 54 22,016 Clearwater 24.45% 863 75.50% 2,665 0.06% 2 -51.05% -1,802 3,530 Cook 65.95% 2,109 34.05% 1,089 0.00% 0 31.89% 1,020 3,198 Cottonwood 29.12% 1,336 70.84% 3,250 0.04% 2 -41.72% -1,914 4,588 Crow Wing 33.13% 10,742 66.81% 21,663 0.06% 21 -33.68% -10,921 32,426 Dakota 52.80% 105,095 47.10% 93,750 0.10% 206 5.70% 11,345 199,051 Dodge 33.34% 3,104 66.63% 6,203 0.02% 2 -33.29% -3,099 9,309 Douglas 31.19% 6,103 68.75% 13,453 0.06% 12 -37.56% -7,350 19,568 Faribault 32.02% 1,919 67.90% 4,069 0.08% 5 -35.88% -2,150 5,993 Fillmore 38.84% 3,649 61.08% 5,738 0.09% 8 -22.24% -2,089 9,395 Freeborn 39.90% 5,164 60.07% 7,774 0.03% 4 -20.17% -2,610 12,942 Goodhue 40.92% 9,384 58.98% 13,525 0.10% 22 -18.06% -4,141 22,931 Grant 35.63% 1,044 64.23% 1,882 0.14% 4 -28.60% -838 2,930 Hennepin 68.09% 388,811 31.79% 181,512 0.12% 683 36.30% 207,299 571,006 Houston 41.21% 3,568 58.78% 5,089 0.01% 1 -17.57% -1,521 8,658 Hubbard 33.51% 3,556 66.40% 7,046 0.09% 10 -32.89% -3,490 10,612 Isanti 29.60% 5,554 70.33% 13,197 0.07% 14 -40.73% -7,643 18,765 Itasca 40.48% 8,586 59.45% 12,610 0.07% 14 -18.97% -4,024 21,210 Jackson 28.89% 1,306 71.06% 3,212 0.04% 2 -42.17% -1,906 4,520 Kanabec 30.77% 2,190 69.19% 4,924 0.04% 3 -38.42% -2,734 7,117 Kandiyohi 34.13% 6,186 65.84% 11,935 0.03% 6 -31.72% -5,749 18,127 Kittson 36.22% 681 63.67% 1,197 0.11% 2 -27.45% -516 1,880 Koochiching 37.24% 1,937 62.72% 3,262 0.04% 2 -25.48% -1,325 5,201 Lac qui Parle 34.97% 1,091 65.00% 2,028 0.03% 1 -30.03% -937 3,120 Lake 50.97% 2,870 48.93% 2,755 0.11% 6 2.04% 115 5,631 Lake of the Woods 24.35% 439 75.54% 1,362 0.11% 2 -51.19% -923 1,803 Le Sueur 32.68% 4,287 67.24% 8,820 0.08% 10 -34.56% -4,533 13,117 Lincoln 31.14% 752 68.74% 1,660 0.12% 3 -37.60% -908 2,415 Lyon 33.18% 3,231 66.76% 6,501 0.06% 6 -33.58% -3,270 9,738 Mahnomen 40.75% 661 59.19% 960 0.06% 1 -18.43% -299 1,622 Marshall 25.16% 1,004 74.77% 2,984 0.08% 3 -49.61% -1,980 3,991 Martin 29.17% 2,425 70.82% 5,888 0.01% 1 -41.65% -3,463 8,314 McLeod 29.78% 4,871 70.15% 11,475 0.07% 11 -40.37% -6,604 16,357 Meeker 28.06% 3,020 71.82% 7,729 0.11% 12 -43.76% -4,709 10,761 Mille Lacs 29.96% 3,305 69.91% 7,711 0.13% 14 -39.95% -4,406 11,030 Morrison 22.00% 3,377 77.96% 11,968 0.04% 6 -55.96% -8,591 15,351 Mower 46.37% 6,490 53.58% 7,499 0.04% 6 -7.21% -1,009 13,995 Murray 28.35% 1,097 71.55% 2,769 0.10% 4 -43.20% -1,672 3,870 Nicollet 50.01% 7,582 49.87% 7,562 0.12% 18 0.13% 20 15,162 Nobles 31.15% 1,874 68.74% 4,136 0.12% 7 -37.59% -2,262 6,017 Norman 39.82% 980 60.06% 1,478 0.12% 3 -20.24% -498 2,461 Olmsted 53.27% 35,986 46.69% 31,540 0.04% 29 6.58% 4,446 67,555 Otter Tail 30.87% 8,744 69.04% 19,557 0.10% 28 -38.17% -10,813 28,329 Pennington 33.51% 1,807 66.44% 3,583 0.06% 3 -32.93% -1,776 5,393 Pine 33.26% 4,103 66.64% 8,220 0.10% 12 -33.38% -4,117 12,335 Pipestone 24.04% 900 75.88% 2,841 0.08% 3 -51.84% -1,941 3,744 Polk 31.09% 3,357 68.86% 7,436 0.05% 5 -37.78% -4,079 10,798 Pope 34.39% 1,940 65.54% 3,697 0.07% 4 -31.15% -1,757 5,641 Ramsey 70.11% 150,907 29.74% 64,014 0.15% 320 40.37% 86,893 215,241 Red Lake 31.33% 489 68.55% 1,070 0.13% 2 -37.22% -581 1,561 Redwood 26.14% 1,673 73.79% 4,722 0.06% 4 -47.65% -3,049 6,399 Renville 29.55% 1,847 70.42% 4,402 0.03% 2 -40.87% -2,555 6,251 Rice 48.97% 13,817 50.96% 14,377 0.07% 19 -1.98% -560 28,213 Rock 27.86% 1,141 72.06% 2,951 0.07% 3 -44.20% -1,810 4,095 Roseau 23.52% 1,514 76.48% 4,922 0.00% 0 -52.95% -3,408 6,436 Scott 42.24% 28,455 57.67% 38,853 0.09% 62 -15.43% -10,398 67,370 Sherburne 31.19% 12,898 68.76% 28,430 0.05% 20 -37.56% -15,532 41,348 Sibley 27.45% 1,798 72.52% 4,751 0.03% 2 -45.08% -2,953 6,551 St. Louis 56.83% 52,488 43.03% 39,740 0.14% 128 13.80% 12,748 92,356 Stearns 35.68% 23,247 64.24% 41,857 0.08% 53 -28.56% -18,610 65,157 Steele 37.29% 6,114 62.67% 10,275 0.04% 6 -25.38% -4,161 16,395 Stevens 36.52% 1,460 63.41% 2,535 0.08% 3 -26.89% -1,075 3,998 Swift 34.61% 1,342 65.28% 2,531 0.10% 4 -30.67% -1,189 3,877 Todd 24.22% 2,617 75.70% 8,178 0.07% 8 -51.48% -5,561 10,803 Traverse 33.03% 507 66.78% 1,025 0.20% 3 -33.75% -518 1,535 Wabasha 35.76% 3,804 64.20% 6,830 0.04% 4 -28.45% -3,026 10,638 Wadena 25.12% 1,492 74.83% 4,444 0.05% 3 -49.71% -2,952 5,939 Waseca 32.71% 2,716 67.23% 5,582 0.06% 5 -34.52% -2,866 8,303 Washington 50.70% 65,723 49.23% 63,810 0.07% 95 1.48% 1,913 129,628 Watonwan 35.93% 1,382 63.99% 2,461 0.08% 3 -28.06% -1,079 3,846 Wilkin 28.04% 714 71.84% 1,829 0.12% 3 -43.79% -1,115 2,546 Winona 47.89% 9,704 52.03% 10,543 0.08% 16 -4.14% -839 20,263 Wright 32.60% 21,397 67.31% 44,184 0.09% 59 -34.72% -22,787 65,640 Yellow Medicine 30.22% 1,310 69.78% 3,025 0.00% 0 -39.56% -1,715 4,335 Totals 50.37% 1,254,371 49.53% 1,233,556 0.10% 2,374 0.84% 20,815 2,490,301
By congressional district [ edit ] Despite losing the state, Schultz won five of eight congressional districts, including one that elected a Democrat.[ 117]
^a b c Key: ^ "Not sure" with 55.0%, and "would not vote" with 2.1% ^ "Not sure" with 5.3%, and "would not vote" with 1.0% ^ "Not sure" with 8.6%, and "would not vote" with 2.4% ^ "Not sure" with 8.9%, and "would not vote" with 2.9% ^ "Hennepin County suburbs, Minneapolis key in Ellison's win over Schultz" .MinnPost . November 16, 2022. RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^ Libraries, University of Minnesota."Minnesota Historical Election Archive" .Minnesota Historical Election Archive . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 . ^ "About the Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison" .www.ag.state.mn.us . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^ Van Oot, Torey (September 19, 2022)."Minnesota AG rivals debate size, scope of criminal division" .Axios . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 . ^ "Our Campaigns - Container Detail Page" .www.ourcampaigns.com . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^ "Four takeaways from Ellison's decision to prosecute the three other ex-MPD officers, add 2nd-degree murder charge against Chauvin" .MinnPost . June 3, 2020. RetrievedApril 14, 2021 .^ "A Minnesota task force on policing recommended 28 reforms for deadly-force incidents. After George Floyd, will its report get a serious look?" .MinnPost . May 29, 2020. RetrievedApril 14, 2021 .^ "Progressives swoon over Ellison role in Chauvin trial" .POLITICO . April 22, 2021. RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^ Cillizza, Chris (April 26, 2021)."The Chauvin trial produced a new liberal icon | CNN Politics" .CNN . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 . ^ "Why Attorney General Keith Ellison is getting pushback at the Legislature for a plan to help prosecutors in Greater Minnesota" .MinnPost . May 11, 2022. RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^ "Issue scramble: Why Ellison, Schultz are talking eggs in AG race" .MinnPost . November 1, 2022. RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^a b Ferguson, Dana (November 15, 2021)."Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison launches reelection bid" .www.dglobe.com . RetrievedNovember 16, 2021 . ^ "DFL Party Endorses Keith Ellison for Attorney General" .DFL Minnesota . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^ "Candidate Filings" .sos.state.mn.us . MN Secretary of State's Office. RetrievedJuly 22, 2022 .^a b "Unofficial State Primary Results for Attorney General" .Minnesota Secretary of State . August 9, 2022. RetrievedAugust 18, 2022 .^ "Republican Doug Wardlow runs for Minnesota attorney general" .AP NEWS . April 20, 2021. RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^ "Former State Rep. Dennis Smith Announces Run for MN Attorney General" .CCX Media . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^ "Another candidate joins Minn. AG race to unseat Ellison" .MPR News . July 5, 2021. RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 .^ Montemayor, Stephen (December 9, 2021)."Republican newcomer launches bid to challenge Keith Ellison in 2022" .Star Tribune . RetrievedJanuary 3, 2023 . ^ Sukhram, Daren (January 31, 2022)."Former Washington County Judge Tad Jude announces for AG" .KSTP.com Eyewitness News . 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RetrievedJuly 17, 2022 . ^ Van Berkel, Jessie (May 13, 2022)."Tad Jude withdraws from AG endorsement race, endorses Jim Schultz who is battling with Doug Wardlow to be the GOP's pick" .Twitter . RetrievedJuly 17, 2022 . ^ Halbach, Ashley (June 9, 2022)."Tad Jude running for Hennepin County Attorney" .KSTP-TV . RetrievedJuly 17, 2022 . ^ "Candidate Dennis Smith wants to get politics out of attorney general's office" . August 13, 2021.^ "Dennis Smith Drops Out of Minnesota Attorney General Race" .U.S. News & World Report . May 18, 2022. RetrievedJuly 17, 2022 .^ "Another candidate joins Minnesota AG race to unseat Ellison" .Associated Press Archived from the original on July 5, 2021.^ Torgerson, Lynne."Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney Lynne Torgerson" .Lynne Torgerson . RetrievedApril 14, 2021 . ^ Van Oot, Torey (May 12, 2022)."Rep. Betty McCollum, Amane Badhasso face off for Minnesota DFL endorsement" .Axios . RetrievedJuly 17, 2022 . ^a b c Change Research ^ Van Oot, Torey (February 15, 2022)."Richard Painter eyes independent run for Minnesota attorney general" .www.axios.com/local/twin-cities .Axios . RetrievedFebruary 24, 2022 . ^ "Richard Painter announces MN-01 candidacy" .KEYC . February 24, 2022.^ "Secretary of State and Attorney General: What to Watch for Next Week in Key Statewide Contests" .Sabato's Crystal Ball . November 3, 2022. RetrievedNovember 3, 2022 .^ Solomon, Zack (November 7, 2022)."Elections Daily Secretary of State Ratings" .Elections Daily . RetrievedNovember 29, 2022 . ^a b @keithellison (October 23, 2022)."Thank you @KamalaHarris for joining us in Minnesota! So thankful to have you and @JoeBiden in this fight to protect the reproductive rights of Minnesotans and all Americans. As AG I will always protect the right to abortion and our basic freedom to control our own bodies" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^a b Simon, Alexander (November 15, 2021)."Attorney General Keith Ellison announcing reelection campaign" .www.kare11.com .KARE (TV) . RetrievedNovember 24, 2021 . ^a b c "Bernie Sanders, Keith Ellison to rally in Duluth" .www.duluthnewstribune.com .Duluth News Tribune . October 3, 2022. RetrievedOctober 5, 2022 .^ @TinaSmithMN (October 19, 2022)."Keith is a proven fighter for Minnesotans. We need to keep him in office to fight for public safety, abortion rights, and economic justice. I'm proud to endorse @KeithEllison for Minnesota Attorney General" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ Athena Hollins [@AthenaHollins] (October 21, 2022)."We NEED @keithellison as Attorney General in Minnesota. To protect consumers, fight for reproductive freedoms to hold big corporations accountable. He's the people's lawyer. @Ilhan knows is, @CoriBush knows it, Black leaders across MN know it. Vote. Donate. Knock. We cannot lose" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ "Endorsed by Giffords" .^ @VoteBetty (May 24, 2022)."I'm proud to support someone who has always fought to protect Minnesotans. Let's re-elect @Keithellison!" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^a b c d e f g h i j Richard Carlbom [@richardcarlbom] (October 21, 2022)."We fought for freedom 10 years ago. That same fight is before us today. Keith Ellison was a champion ten years ago and still is today. His opponent actively campaigned against freedom and still is today. Are you coming? Some good people will be there" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Peggy Flanagan [@peggyflanagan] (November 15, 2021)."In his first term, Keith has lived up to his promise to be the people's attorney. Proud to stand with him in his re-election and I can't wait to continue working with him on behalf of Minnesotans everywhere for another four years" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^a b c d e f g h i j k l Faircloth, Ryan (October 4, 2022)."County attorneys endorse Keith Ellison after sheriffs backed GOP nominee Jim Schultz" .www.startribune.com .Star Tribune . RetrievedOctober 5, 2022 . ^ Susan Kent [@SusanKentMN] (April 23, 2022)."It's always a good day when I get to see Sen. @TinaSmithMN! She stopped by to visit with folks in #SD47DFL and to fire up the crowd to re-elect Attorney General @keithellison. He's done a great job fighting for Minnesotans. 💪💙@MinnesotaDFL" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^a b c Sandra Fesit [@SandraFeistMN] (July 6, 2022)."Enjoyed getting out and meeting voters in SD39 with @MaryKunesh9, @ErinKoegel, & @keithellison's campaign this evening!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Ron Latz [@SenRonLatz] (September 26, 2022)."Gotta re-elect @keithellison! The stakes are enormous. And climate change guru @LarryKraftSLP. Thanks @MarionGreene!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Melisa López Franzen [@MelisaFranzen] (October 13, 2022)."There couldn't be a clearer reason to elect Democrats across the board, and vote for @keithellison for attorney general" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ John Marty [@VoteJohnMarty] (October 19, 2022)."Gregoire is right. The concentration of corporate economic power & control is crushing people economically. I'm glad @keithellison is fighting for us and standing up to that corporate power and control. I'm proud to support @AGEllison!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Jen McEwen [@JenMcEwenMN] (October 2, 2022)."This Thursday! ✨🌊❤️ Join us up north for a rally in Duluth with Bernie Sanders & Keith Ellison! Oct. 6th, 4:30 pm, at Clyde Iron. Let's keep The People's Lawyer, @AGEllison, fighting for us as Minnesota Attorney General!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Sandy Pappas [@SenatorPappas] (October 17, 2022)."We CAN'T let Schultz defeat Ellison. Our reproductive rights are at stake" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^a b c Lindsey Port [@Lindsey_Port] (October 13, 2022)."We are under 1 month away from the election! Join this Saturday with special guest Attorney General Keith Ellison for a door knock for SD55! Come talk to your fellow SD55 voters and help elect DFLers up and down the ballot.🚪" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Liz Boldon [@LizBoldonMN] (October 7, 2022)."Great to share the floor with @keithellison and @SenSanders at todays rally in Rochester!! #vote #gotv #mndfl" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Hunter Cantrell [@HCantrellMN] (October 2, 2022)."AG Ellison is a champion for working Minnesotans, and needs to be re-elected this November! He has always been a tireless fighter for justice, consumer protection, and public safety in Minnesota" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Heather Edelson [@heather_edelson] (October 22, 2022)."Just watched the Almanac AG debate and that was a clear Ellison WIN. @keithellison #mnleg #VoteForEllison" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Cedrick Frazier [@CedrickFrazier] (October 9, 2022)."We need to keep @keithellison in office. Get out and vote early, then go out and turn out more voters. Let's go!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Mike Freiberg [@RepFreiberg] (August 20, 2022)."Hit some doors this morning with Team @keithellison, @SenatorAnn, and @CedrickFrazier!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Aisha Gomez [@RepAishaGomez] (October 14, 2022)."It's chilly outside but nice and cozy in some Southside apartments talking to neighbors about Attorney General @keithellison and @MaryMoriarty - two people who care deeply about true community safety for all. Join us next time! https://keithellison.org/volunteer" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Kaohly Her [@KaohlyVangHer] (October 8, 2022)."AG @keithellison has repeatedly defended the constitutional right to reproductive freedom & fought the Trump administration's "gag rule" on @PPFA in court. I was honored to speak at the @BernieSanders rally for Keith. We will persist & we will persevere. #keepmnblue" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^a b Trista MatasCastillo [@TristaMatas] (October 21, 2022)."Vote like your rights depend on it! Standing up for workers, families, children, environment & our democracy is a strong DFL ticket. We can't let scare tactics & lies derail the great progress happening in MN! @GovTimWalz @julieblaha @keithellison @MNSteveSimon @VoteBetty" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Sydney Jordan [@SydneyJordanMN] (October 14, 2022)." (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Ginny Klevorn [@GinnyKlevorn] (August 9, 2022)."Voting always makes me 😊, democracy depends on each of us doing our part. Inform yourself, make your choice and Vote 🗳. @Tim_Walz @MNSteveSimon @keithellison @_RyanWinkler Thank you election judges @PlymouthMN_gov" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Tina Liebling [@TinaLiebling] (September 24, 2022)."Excited to visit the #rochmn #farmersmarket with @AGEllison" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Todd Lippert [@tslippert] (October 10, 2022)."I want a livable planet for my children. We will have to stand up to the greed of fossil fuel companies to get there. We need more AG's like @keithellison. #VoteBlueIn2022" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Jamie Long [@Jamiemlong] (July 12, 2022)."No one fires up a crowd to turn out the vote like @keithellison! The stakes for the AG race are sky high. Great to see so many folks ready to step up and volunteer!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 21, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Carlos Mariani [@Cmarianirosa] (September 22, 2022)."Hey Minnesotans, your real champion is this guy! A tested public servant who does the tough work for you - not just a politician like his opponent Vote #KeithEllison to continue as our State Attorney General! The stakes are so high this elections-keep whats yours @keithellison" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Erin Maye Quade [@ErinMayeQuade] (September 28, 2022)."And thank you to our special guest, my friend Attorney General @keithellison. When I worked for Keith, he taught me so much about what it means to be a public servant and put the needs of people at the front of our politics. I can't wait to bring these values to the legislature!" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Kelly Morrison [@Morrison4MN] (October 9, 2022)."@Tim_Walz @deanbphillips @MNSteveSimon @keithellison @julieblaha @Morrison4MN @PattyAcomb @Bresnahan4MN are all pro-choice. #SD45 #VoteProChoice @SD45DFL" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Liz Olson [@LizOlson218] (October 7, 2022)."Thank you @keithellison for being an awesome partner in the work. It was great to have you in Duluth. You have done many good things for communities across our state" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Dave Pinto [@davepinto] (October 5, 2022)."This Assistant County Attorney is proud to join prosecutors around the state in endorsing Keith Ellison" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ Jay Xiong [@RepJayXiong] (August 9, 2022)."You have until 8 PM tonight to vote in the DFL Primary! Don't forget to send my work spouse @RepAishaGomez back to the MN House, and vote for our DFL & labor endorsed candidates @MCXforthePeople @GovTimWalz @LtGovFlanagan @AGEllison @MNSteveSimon" (Tweet ). RetrievedOctober 23, 2022 – viaTwitter . ^ "Black Economic Alliance PAC Endorses Keith Ellison for Attorney General in Minnesota" .pac.blackeconomicalliance.org .Black Economic Alliance . October 5, 2022.^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa "Endorsements" .^ "Our Candidates" .democracyforamerica.com .Democracy for America .^ "Faith in Minnesota Members Proudly Endorse Tim Walz for Governor, Peggy Flanagan for Lt. Governor, and Keith Ellison for Attorney General" .faithinmn.org . August 2, 2022.^ Luneau, Delphine (May 18, 2022)."Human Rights Campaign Endorses Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for Reelection" .Human Rights Campaign . Human Rights Campaign. ^ "DFL endorses Walz for second term" .Austin Daily Herald . May 22, 2022.^ "2022 Candidate Endorsements" .^ "TakeAction Minnesota Announces Endorsement of Keith Ellison, Steve Simon, and Slate of State, Federal, and Local Candidates" .TakeAction Minnesota . June 16, 2022. RetrievedJuly 16, 2022 .^ "Minnesota AFL-CIO makes 2022 statewide election endorsements" .www.mnaflcio.com . March 8, 2022. RetrievedMarch 18, 2022 .^ "2022 Election Endorsements" . December 20, 2019. RetrievedAugust 28, 2022 .^ @MNBldgTrades (July 25, 2022)."MN Building Trades are proud to endorse Keith Ellison for Attorney General. The AG's wage theft unit has recovered more than $270,000 in back wages owed to workers. The AG's office stands up against workplace fraud and abuse against Minnesotans. @EllisonCampaign #MnTrades" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ @IBT_320 (October 19, 2022)."We know who stands with labor, that's why we enthusiastically endorsed @keithellison for Attorney General. While @JimSchultzMN spent the last years as a hedge fund lawyer enriching the ultra-wealthy, Keith has shown up for labor & fights every day to protect workers. #Teamsters" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ @keithellison (October 20, 2022)."Voting Ends in 19 Days Thank you, Dave Winfield, Minnesota's very own Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, for sharing the importance of getting involved and voting in this crucial election. Join us today http://dfl.org/ellisongotv" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ "NFIB MN PAC Endorses Jim Schultz for Minnesota Attorney General" . August 30, 2022. RetrievedSeptember 29, 2022 .^ Fulton, Darrin."National Latino Peace Officers Association endorses Jim Schultz" (PDF) . NLPOA. RetrievedNovember 7, 2022 . ^ "IUOE Local 49 Endorses Schultz for Attorney General" . September 28, 2022. RetrievedSeptember 29, 2022 .^ "MPPOA Endorses Jim Schultz for Minnesota Attorney General" . March 25, 2022. RetrievedSeptember 29, 2022 .^a b c d e f "Nearly two dozen Minnesota sheriffs endorse Jim Schultz over Keith Ellison in attorney general race" .Star Tribune . RetrievedSeptember 29, 2022 .^a b "Schultz Announces Historic Support from County Public Safety Officials" . October 27, 2022. RetrievedNovember 1, 2022 .^a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak "15 More Sheriffs Endorse Schultz in Historic Show of Support" . October 13, 2022. RetrievedOctober 13, 2022 .^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney genera" .echopress.com . Alexandria Exho Press. October 15, 2022.^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney genera" .bemidjipioneer.com . Bemidji Pioneer. October 15, 2022.^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney genera" .brainerddispatch.com . Brainerd Dispatch. October 15, 2022.^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney genera" .pinejournal.com . Cloquet Pine Journal. October 15, 2022. RetrievedOctober 18, 2022 .^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney genera" .dl-online.com . Detroit Lakes Tribune. October 15, 2022. RetrievedOctober 18, 2022 .^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney general" .duluthnewstribune.com . Duluth News Tribune. October 15, 2022. RetrievedOctober 17, 2022 .^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney general" .inforum.com . Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. October 15, 2022. RetrievedNovember 1, 2022 .^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney general" .Rochester Post Bulletin . Post Bulletin. October 15, 2022. RetrievedOctober 17, 2022 .^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney general" .wadenapj.com . Wadena Pioneer Journal. October 15, 2022. RetrievedNovember 1, 2022 .^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney general" .wctrib.com . West Central Tribune. October 15, 2022. RetrievedOctober 18, 2022 .^ "Endorsement: Jim Schultz is the right choice for Minnesota attorney general" .dglobe.com . Worthington Globe. October 15, 2022. RetrievedOctober 18, 2022 .^ "Neither candidate wins Star Tribune Editorial Board endorsement in Minnesota AG race" .Star Tribune . RetrievedOctober 29, 2022 .^ SurveyUSA ^ St. Cloud State ^ Trafalgar Group (R) ^ Embold Research ^ SurveyUSA ^ Trafalgar Group (R) ^ Mason-Dixon ^ SurveyUSA ^ Simon, Steve (November 29, 2022)."2022 State Canvassing Board Certificate" .Minnesota Secretary of State Archived from the original on April 22, 2025. RetrievedMay 13, 2025 .^ "Home - Election Results" .Official campaign websites
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