2022 Minnesota Attorney General election

2022 Minnesota Attorney General election
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Nominee Keith Ellison Jim Schultz
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 1,254,371 1,233,556
Percentage 50.37% 49.53%
2022 Minnesota attorney general election results map by county
Ellison:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Schultz:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Attorney General before election

Keith Ellison
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Attorney General

Keith Ellison
Democratic (DFL)

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The 2022 Minnesota Attorney General election was held on November 8, 2022, to elect the attorney general of the U.S. state of Minnesota. Incumbent DFLer Keith Ellison narrowly won reelection to a second term against Republican challenger Jim Schultz.

This attorney general election marked the fourteenth in a row won by the DFL. Schultz improved over 2018 Republican nominee Doug Wardlow in rural counties, but Ellison's increased margins in the Twin Cities metropolitan area were too much to overcome.[1] It was the closest attorney general race in the state since 1956, and the second-closest ever.[2]

Background

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Minnesota's attorney general is the chief legal officer of the state, tasked with representing over 100 state agencies in legal proceedings.[3] The attorney general also enforces some consumer protection regulations, such as 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

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Prior to the 2022 election, Minnesota Republicans had not won the attorney general's office thirteen times in row since 1966 when Douglas Head won the office, and Republicans had only held the office for four years since 1954.[5] The office has also been a launching pad for candidates to run for the governorship; every Minnesota attorney general since Head has gone on to run for governor.

Synopsis of Ellison's tenure

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In 2018, then-U.S. Representative Keith Ellison was elected to replace retiring fellow DFLer Lori 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's prosecution of Derek Chauvin[6] and pushed for policing reforms in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.[7] Ellison's role greatly increased his influence and notoriety nationally and internationally.[8][9]

Ellison also led his office's legal actions against businesses which violated COVID-19-related restrictions. This included both businesses which opened for in-person service in violation of public health orders,[10] and some which engaged in illegal price gouging.[11]

Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary

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Ellison announced that he would run for reelection on November 15, 2021.[12] Bill Dahn, a perennial candidate, also ran.

Only Ellison sought the DFL endorsement at the party's May 2022 convention. He won endorsement unanimously[13] and went on to win the primary convincingly.

Candidates

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Nominee

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Eliminated in primary

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  • Bill Dahn, perennial candidate[14]

Results

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Results by county:
  Ellison
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
  •   90-100%
Democratic (DFL) primary results[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Keith Ellison (incumbent) 378,367 89.35
Democratic (DFL) Bill Dahn 45,110 10.65
Total votes 423,477 100.00

Republican primary

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The first Republican to enter the race was MyPillow General Counsel and 2018 Republican nominee Doug Wardlow on February 16, 2021.[16] Wardlow announced his run in a video on Twitter, blaming Ellison for unrest in the Twin Cities following the murder of George Floyd.

Former State Representative Dennis Smith of Maple Grove announced his run for attorney general on June 7, 2021.[17] In a campaign video, he emphasized his desire to promote trust in the attorney general's office and depoliticize the office.

A month later on July 6, 2021, Lynne Torgerson, a lawyer from Minneapolis, announced her run.[18] She called COVID-19 restrictions "destructive" and accused Ellison of "threatening Minnesotans’ freedoms and rights."

Private lawyer Jim Schultz of Minnetonka 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, and Hennepin County commissioner, and Washington County judge Tad Jude.[20] He announced his run for attorney general on January 31, 2022.

Candidates

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Nominee

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  • Jim Schultz, business lawyer (endorsed by state party)[21][22]

Eliminated in primary

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Withdrew at convention

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Endorsements

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Tad Jude
State legislators

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Sharon
Anderson 		Jim
Schultz 		Doug
Wardlow 		Undecided
Change Research Jun. 3 – 8, 2022 – (LV) – 4.0% 19.6% 19.4% 57.0%[b]

Debate

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A debate was held on March 31 at the Providence Academy Performing Arts Center. Jude, Schultz and Wardlow were in attendance.

Results

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Results by county:
  Schultz
  •   40–50%
  •   50–60%
  •   60-70%
  Wardlow
  •   40–50%
Republican primary results[15]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jim Schultz 163,944 52.51
Republican Doug Wardlow 108,537 34.76
Republican Sharon Anderson 39,723 12.72
Total votes 312,204 100.00

Independents

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Candidates

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Declined

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General election

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Predictions

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Source Ranking As of
Sabato's Crystal Ball[36] Tossup November 3, 2022
Elections Daily[37] Leans R (flip) November 7, 2022

Endorsements

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Keith Ellison (DFL)
Presidents
Vice Presidents
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Governors
Lieutenant Governors
State Attorneys General
State Senators
State Representatives
County Attorneys
County Commissioners
Mayors
Other politicians
Organizations
Labor unions
Others
Jim Schultz (R)
Organizations
Labor unions
Local officials
Newspapers
Declined to endorse
Newspapers

Polling

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Graphical summary
Poll source Date(s)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Keith
Ellison (DFL) 		Jim
Schultz (R) 		Undecided
SurveyUSA[A] Oct. 26 – 30, 2022 836 (LV) ± 3.9% 42% 49% 9%
St. Cloud State Oct. 10 – 30, 2022 235 (A) ± 8% 52% 40% 8%
Trafalgar Group (R)[B] Oct. 17 – 19, 2022 1,091 (LV) ± 2.9% 45.3% 50.2% 4.5%
Embold Research[C] Oct. 10 – 14, 2022 1,585 (LV) ± 2.6% 46.6% 47.1% 6.3%[c]
SurveyUSA[A] Sep. 30 – Oct. 3, 2022 604 (LV) ± 4.4% 45% 43% 13%
Trafalgar Group (R)[D] Sep. 14, 2022 1,079 (LV) ± 2.9% 45.7% 49.3% 4.9%
Mason-Dixon[E] Sep. 12 – 14, 2022 800 (LV) ± 3.5% 46.4% 44.9% 8.8%
SurveyUSA[A] Aug. 30 – Sep. 4, 2022 562 (LV) ± 4.9% 46% 40% 14%
Change Research[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)
administered 		Sample
size[a] 		Margin
of error 		Keith
Ellison (DFL) 		Doug
Wardlow (R) 		Undecided
Change Research[C] Jun. 3 – 8, 2022 1,551 (LV) ± 2.6% 44.3% 43.9% 11.8%[e]

Results

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2022 Minnesota Attorney General election[107]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Keith Ellison (incumbent) 1,254,371 50.37% +1.41%
Republican Jim Schultz 1,233,556 49.53% +4.45%
Write-in 2,374 0.10% -0.14%
Total votes 2,490,301 100.0% N/A
Democratic (DFL) hold

By county

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County Keith Ellison
DFL 		Jim Schultz
GOP 		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

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Despite losing the state, Schultz won 5 of 8 congressional districts, including one that elected a Democrat.[108]

District Ellison Schultz Representative
1st 43% 57% Brad Finstad
2nd 49.7% 50.2% Angie Craig
3rd 56% 44% Dean Phillips
4th 66% 34% Betty McCollum
5th 80% 20% Ilhan Omar
6th 38% 62% Tom Emmer
7th 31% 69% Michelle Fischbach
8th 42% 57% Pete Stauber

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c This poll was sponsored by KSTP-TV
  2. ^ This poll was sponsored by Alpha News
  3. ^ a b c This poll was sponsored by MinnPost
  4. ^ This poll was sponsored by Alpha News
  5. ^ This poll was sponsored by the Star Tribune, MPR, and KARE
  1. ^ a b c Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  2. ^ "Not sure" with 55.0%, and "would not vote" with 2.1%
  3. ^ "Not sure" with 5.3%, and "would not vote" with 1.0%
  4. ^ "Not sure" with 8.6%, and "would not vote" with 2.4%
  5. ^ "Not sure" with 8.9%, and "would not vote" with 2.9%

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  53. ^ 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). Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
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  56. ^ Liz Boldon [@LizBoldonMN] (October 7, 2022). "Great to share the floor with @keithellison and @SenSanders at todays rally in Rochester!! #vote #gotv #mndfl" (Tweet). Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  57. ^ 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). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  58. ^ Heather Edelson [@heather_edelson] (October 22, 2022). "Just watched the Almanac AG debate and that was a clear Ellison WIN. @keithellison #mnleg #VoteForEllison" (Tweet). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  59. ^ 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). Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  60. ^ Mike Freiberg [@RepFreiberg] (August 20, 2022). "Hit some doors this morning with Team @keithellison, @SenatorAnn, and @CedrickFrazier!" (Tweet). Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  61. ^ 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). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  62. ^ 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). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  63. ^ 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). Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  64. ^ Sydney Jordan [@SydneyJordanMN] (October 14, 2022). ""Women in Minnesota can count on me to defend their right to an abortion. Full stop." @keithellison is clear that he is the ONLY candidate for Attorney General who will stand up for our rights and healthcare" (Tweet). Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  65. ^ 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). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  66. ^ Tina Liebling [@TinaLiebling] (September 24, 2022). "Excited to visit the #rochmn #farmersmarket with @AGEllison" (Tweet). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  67. ^ 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). Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  68. ^ 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). Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  69. ^ 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). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  70. ^ 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). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  71. ^ Kelly Morrison [@Morrison4MN] (October 9, 2022). "@Tim_Walz @deanbphillips @MNSteveSimon @keithellison @julieblaha @Morrison4MN @PattyAcomb @Bresnahan4MN are all pro-choice. #SD45 #VoteProChoice @SD45DFL" (Tweet). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  72. ^ 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). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  73. ^ Dave Pinto [@davepinto] (October 5, 2022). "This Assistant County Attorney is proud to join prosecutors around the state in endorsing Keith Ellison" (Tweet). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  74. ^ 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). Retrieved October 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
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