MN AFL-CIO Makes No Endorsement in Governor's Race

After a careful screening of candidates, the unions of the Minnesota AFL-CIO decided not to endorse a candidate at this time.

DFL candidates Mark Dayton and Margaret Anderson Kelliher along with Independence candidate Tom Horner took the time to screen with the state’s largest labor federation. Democrat Matt Entenza returned the screening questionnaire but opted not to screen. Republican Tom Emmer was invited, but did not participate.

While the MInnesota AFL-CIO did not endorse a candidate; union members are united to defeat Tom Emmer.

“At every turn, Tom Emmer has opposed job creation, opposed investing in students, and opposed making health care affordable,” said Minnesota AFL-CIO President Shar Knutson.

Knutson said labor is united to elect a Governor who shares middle class values and priorities this November. She stressed that Minnesotans will have a clear choice this November.

 “Union members will work hard to elect a Governor who puts middle class families first.”