With the full chamber on the ballot in 2026, defending the Minnesota Senate will be a top priority for the DLCC
WASHINGTON — In a majority-deciding special election, DLCC Spotlight Candidate Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger emerged victorious, protecting the Minnesota Senate DFL majority. This marks the second time the Minnesota Senate majority was successfully defended this year, and this seat was a must-win for defending the majority ahead of 2026 when the full Minnesota Senate will be back on the ballot.
Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:
“This special election win was absolutely crucial for defending Democrats’ majority in one of the most competitive legislative chambers in the country. The DLCC congratulates Sen.-elect Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger on a hard-fought win. This marks the fourth time this year that Democrats have won majority-deciding special elections in Minnesota, and we’re not slowing down any time soon. We’re excited to take this momentum into 2026, when the DLCC will be all in on protecting the majority when the full Senate is on the ballot alongside our effort to win back the majority in the Minnesota House.”
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the campaign arm of Democratic state legislatures and leads the national strategy for building power and winning new majorities. Over the last three decades, we have strategized cycle over cycle to win majorities and lead the effort to bring national attention and investment to our ballot level, winning nearly a dozen new chamber majorities over the last decade. Our work has ensured that nearly half of Americans are represented by at least one Democratic majority in their statehouse. State legislatures are the building blocks of our democracy and have the closest connections to Americans’ day-to-day lives. From protecting fundamental freedoms and voting rights to growing the middle class and advancing opportunity, the DLCC and state legislators are moving the Democratic agenda forward and shaping the future of this country.
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