Today, the United States Supreme Court denied Tyler Kistner’s application to delay the election in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District, reaffirming that the race will continue as part of November’s general election.
Today, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion by Tyler Kistner that would have delayed the election in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District until February 2021. The Court’s unanimous ruling confirms that the election will move forward as part of the November general election – and that the winner of the race will be seated as part of the 117th Congress in January 2021.
Today, the Star Tribune Editorial Board announced its endorsement of U.S. Representative Angie Craig’s campaign for re-election in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District. In the endorsement, the board emphasized Craig’s highly productive first term in Congress, highlighting her work to craft the Paycheck Protection Program as well as her bill to extend that vital “bridge to businesses” for an additional five weeks.
Today, a federal judge ruled that the election for Minnesota’s Second Congressional District will move forward as part of the November general election – granting an injunction to block the enforcement of a Minnesota state law that would have pushed the race to February.
Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig and Apple Valley resident Jenny Winslow Davies have filed a lawsuit in federal court to ensure that the Minnesota 2nd Congressional District race will proceed as required by federal law as part of the November general election so that the District will not be without Congressional representation.
There is too much at stake in the next five weeks for us to let up. The future of our health care is on the ballot. Rebuilding an economy that works for every Minnesotan is on the ballot. Medicare and Social Security are on the ballot. A woman’s right to choose is on the ballot. With all of that on the line and more, it is absolutely vital that everyone turns out to vote for Joe Biden, Tina Smith and the full DFL ticket on November 3rd.
Today, Vice President Joe Biden endorsed U.S. Representative Angie Craig in the race for Minnesota’s Second Congressional District.
Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig received the endorsement of several local mayors, demonstrating her broad support across Minnesota’s Second Congressional District from leaders in this bipartisan role.
Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released a new ad – “Sacrifice” – highlighting her extensive and tireless work to rid politics of corrupt special interests and restore faith in our democratic process, moving us closer to a government that works for Minnesotans.
Last week, U.S. Representative Angie Craig completed her tour of small businesses across the Second District. Following a visit to Northfield with Mayor Rhonda Pownell and the local Chamber of Commerce, Craig continued on a small business listening tour in every county in the Second District, visiting mayors and business owners in Red Wing, Wabasha, Zumbrota, Saint Paul Park, South Saint Paul and Savage to hear about their needs as the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Minnesota’s economy. Photos of the events are included below.