MAPE PAC Political Action Committee

MAPE PAC directs political action by providing election campaign support in the form of financial contributions, screening and endorsing Minnesota candidates, and working on campaigns for people who support us as state employees.

Our work:

Candidate endorsements. Every two years, our PAC screens and endorses candidates for the State House to ensure a labor-friendly Legislature. Every four years, our PAC endorses candidates running for office in the State Senate and executive branch of Minnesota government to ensure a labor-friendly governor and lieutenant governor, state auditor, secretary of state and attorney general. The PAC follows an expedited endorsement process for incumbents seeking reelection, which references the lifetime legislative vote scores of an incumbent based on MAPE's legislative priorities. Incumbents seeking an expedited endorsement must request one from the MAPE PAC. The PAC may choose to review or withhold an expedited endorsement under special circumstances by majority vote of the PAC. Candidates seeking an endorsement screening, please contact Tanner Fritsinger at tfritsinger@mape.org.

Differences between the:

Political Council vs. Political Action Committee (PAC) vs. Political Fund

MAPE PAC Endorsements

See who the MAPE PAC has endorsed.

Vote scores. The PAC scores your representatives based on how they vote on issues important to MAPE members. To see how your representatives did, go here: Legislative Votes 2025 Session

Upcoming Campaign Events:

Thursday, September 24th - WMM: Blaine Doorknock
4:30-7pm, Lexington Athletic Complex, 4286 121st Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449 (meet near big red barn), RSVP Here

Thursday, September 24th - LABOR 2026: Stillwater Doorknock
4-8pm, Washington Square Park, Stillwater, RSVP Here, You will need to report your attempts and contacts to sspreck@mape.org to count towards swag and prizes!

Friday, September 25th - Nat Smith SD33
4-6pm, Stillwater Area, RSVP for Details

Saturday, September 26th - Aaron Schweiger Knock HD3B
11am-2pm, 265 Pionk Dr, Proctor, MN 55810, RSVP Here

Sunday, September 27th - Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger & Brian McCoy Knock led by MAPE SD47
10am-12pm, Woodbury Area, RSVP for Details

Monday, September 28th - Dan Wilson Leadership Knock with Leader Stephenson HD26A
4-7pm, RSVP For Location

Tuesday, September 29th - Keith Ellison & Brian Cohn Doorknock HD57B
5:30-8pm, Lakeville Starbucks, 17380 Cedar Ave, RSVP Here

Tuesday, September 29th - Phone Bank for Nat Smith! SD33
5-8pm, Stillwater Field Office, RSVP Here

Tuesday, September 29th - ZOOM: Tuesday Night Rural Phone Bank!
5:30-8:30pm, Zoom Link, RSVP Here

Wednesday, September 30th - Rob Kupec Knock led by MAPE SD4
5:30-7:30pm, RSVP Here

Thursday, October 1st - Jason Heaser & Sen. John Hoffman Knock led by We Make Minnesota HD34A
5-8pm, Andrews Park, Champlin, RSVP Here

Friday, October 2nd - Angela Thompson & Nat Smith Knock HD33A
5:30-8pm, Transition Education Center, Hugo, RSVP Here

Saturday, October 3rd - Josiah Hill Knock led by MAPE HD33B
11am-1pm, Stillwater, RSVP Here

Sunday, October 4th - Jen Fox Knock led by MAPE HD41B
2-4pm, Spiral Brewery, Hastings, RSVP Here

Monday, October 5th - Brad Tabke Leader Knock with Leader Stephenson 54A
5-7pm, Shakopee Area, RSVP for Details

2026 Electoral Campaign Program

All New Program! This year MAPE Members can earn prizes for door-knocking or phone-banking for MAPE-PAC endorsed candidates in targeted districts. Weekly emails will go up to those who sign up with information about upcoming volunteering opportunities with candidates.

Sign Up Here to Participate in the Program

Swag Prizes Available:

5 shifts = MAPE PAC Hat
10 Shifts = MAPE PAC Crewneck Sweatshirt
15 Shifts = MAPE PAC Bomber Jacket

Learn more about the program

Go to the MAPE Portal and under "Quick Links" click on "Electoral Campaign Program Parameters"

Contribute:

Your MAPE dues do not go to the PAC, therefore, you need to sign up to contribute to the PAC.
Count me in! A fair contract is important to me and I want to contribute to MAPE PAC. Go here: Join MAPE PAC
Minnesota's Political Contribution Refund lets you donate to a legislative or executive branch candidate and apply for refund. The refund limited to $75 for individuals and $150 for married couples each year.

THANK YOU TO THE MANY VOLUNTEERS THAT CAME OUT TO HELP ELECT PRO-LABOR CANDIDATES ACROSS THE STATE!