Bernie Sanders Eyes Minnesota, Announces 56 Local Endorsements

MINNEAPOLIS — On Thursday, Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign announced a slate of 56 endorsements from Minnesotan elected officials, activists, community leaders, and union members.

The announcement comes just days away from Super Tuesday, which includes' Minnesota’s primary.

"Bernie Sanders knows votes must be earned, and never taken for granted," said Bernie 2020 Minnesota State Director Reed Millar in a statement.

"Which is why our team is so proud and honored to welcome the support of these dedicated Minnesota leaders who represent diverse communities across the state. This campaign is not about one person. It is about a multiracial, multigenerational movement that brings people together to confront the issues of our time and ensure our nation finally works for everyone, not just the few. Thank you for standing with us."

The supporters announced Thursday follow several other Minnesota endorsements, including from Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, State Senator John Marty, Minneapolis City Councilor Jeremiah Ellison, Minneapolis City Councilor Alondra Cano, Duluth Council Member Joel Sipress, St. Paul Council Member Nelsie Yang, and Community Leader Winona LaDuke, and TakeAction Minnesota.

Sanders' campaign is making Minnesota a priority ahead of next week's primary. He currently trails just behind Sen. Amy Klobuchar in a recent Star Tribune poll.

On the eve of Super Tuesday, Sanders will travel to St. Paul to rally with supporters at a "Get Out the Vote" concert. The concert will include a featured performance by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Nightsweats.

The Monday, March 2 rally will take place at the Saint Paul RiverCentre (175 West Kellogg Boulevard). It will start at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open for the public at 5:30 p.m.

Find the 56 personal endorsements announced Thursday below:

ELECTED OFFICIALS

• Hodan Hassan, State Representative (District 62A) & Assistant Majority Leader, Minneapolis, MN
• Carlos Mariani, State Representative (District 65B), St. Paul, MN
• Dai Thao, Councilmember (Ward 1), St. Paul, MN
• Nadia Mohamed, Councilwoman (At Large B), St. Louis Park, MN
• Rochelle (Shelly) Dahlquist, Council Member (Ward 1), Moorhead, MN
• Kim Ellison, Chair, Minneapolis Board of Education, Minneapolis, MN
• Marny Xiong, Chair, St. Paul Public School Board, St. Paul, MN
• Angie Hanson, Board Member and Clerk, Albert Lea Area Schools, Albert Lea, MN
• AK Hassan, Commissioner, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board, Minneapolis, MN
• Chelsea Skog, Supervisor (District 3) & Secretary, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation Board District, Eagan, MN

COMMUNITY LEADERS

• Nazir Khan - Environmental Justice Organizer
• Tessneem Abdallah - Human Rights Activist
• Fahima Ahmed - Somali Community Activist & Political Organizer
• Rita Allen - Twin Cities Co-Chair, Democratic Socialists of America
• Dominique Diadaggo-Cash - Organizer, Sierra Club & Muslim Community Leader
• Devin Hogan - Chair, Minneapolis Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
• Maria Isa - Latinx Artist and Activist
• Mariam Khatib - Human Rights Activist
• Annis Nuseibeh - Human Rights Activist
• Malik Nusseibeh - Human Rights Activist
• Rim Salem - Human Rights Activist
• Tim Schaefer - Twin Cities Co-Chair, Democratic Socialists of America
• Kevin Whelan - Community & Climate Justice Organizer
• Kong Xiong - Political Director, Minneapolis Federation of Teachers & Hmong Community Leader

UNION MEMBERS

• Bol Benjamin - Communication Workers of America: The News Guild Local 37002
• Devin Bingham - Steward, Education Minnesota Local 2209
• Matthew Boynton - AFSCME Local 3800
• Adam Burch - Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005
• Shane Clune - Co-Chief Steward, AFSCME Local 2822 & Executive Board Member, AFSCME Council 5
• Sheigh Freeberg - Secretary Treasurer, Unite Here Local 17
• Gus Froemke - Teamsters Local 320
• Dave Garibaldi - Teamsters Local 320, Retired
• Kip Hedges - Teamsters Local 120 & Minnesota Machinists Council of Retirees
• Joe Hesla - St. Paul Federation of Educators Local 28
• Rami Jubara - Executive Board Member, AFSCME local 3937
• Maggie Kalda - Unite Here Local 17
• Tom Kelly - Minnesota Nurses Association
• Chris Knutson - Interim President, AFSCME Council 5 Local 999
• Anthony Korum - Ironworkers Local 512
• Sarah LaCasse - Minnesota Nurses Association
• Brenda Montes - Unite Here Local 17
• Rajan Nayar - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees Local 801
• Nathan Paulsen - Executive Board Member, AFSCME 2474
• Geof Paquette - Unite Here Local 17
• Rose Roach - Executive Director, Minnesota Nurses Association
• Celeste Robinson - Unite Here Local 17
• Yolanda Roth - Communication Workers of America
• Nick Shillingford - Vice Chair Metro Steward, Minnesota Nurses Association
• Sean Siberio - Vice President, AFSCME Local 2474
• Ginny Stark - Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265
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• Ryan Timlin - President, ATU Local 1005
• A.J. Van den Berghe - Secretary, Minnesota Association of Professional Employees Local 701
• Tyler Vasseur - National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 9
• Inez Westbrock - Minnesota Nurses Association
• Claire Wiklund - Minnesota Nurses Association

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