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 3rd - Dan Wilson “Get Off The Couch” Doorknock with Andy Smith HD26A
5-8pm, Bandshell Park, Winona, RSVP Here

Friday, September 4th - Joey Smyth Doorknock HD30A
5:30-7:30pm, 4320 Landmark Dr NE, Saint Michael, MN, RSVP Here

Saturday, September 5th - Matt Norris Doorknock HD32B
10am-12pm, 4286 121st Ave NE, Blaine - Meet by the Red Barn, RSVP Here

Sunday, September 6th - Nat Smith Doorknock SD33
1-3pm, RSVP for Details

Monday, September 7th - Joe Brothers Doorknock HD48A
5:30-7pm, Waconia/Victoria Area, RSVP for Details

Tuesday, September 8th - Jason Heaser Leadership Knock with Leader Stephenson HD34A
6:15-8:15pm, Andrews Park, Champlin, RSVP Here

Wednesday, September 9th - Brad Tabke Knock led by Labor Unions HD54A
5-7pm, DFL Campaign Office, Shakopee, RSVP Here

Wednesday, September 9th - ZOOM: Rural Phone Bank!
5:30-8:30pm, RSVP Here for Virtual Link

Friday, September 11th - Leah Hanson Knock led by MAPE HD18A
5-7pm, North Mankato, RSVP for Details

Saturday, September 12th - Mark Legvold and Matt Little Knock led by MAPE SD58
10:30am-12pm, Northfield Area, RSVP Link for Details

Saturday, September 12th - Labor 2026 Doorknock for Rob Kupec
11am-3pm, Moorhead, RSVP for Details

Saturday, September 12th - Labor 2026 Doorknock for Simon Glaser
10am-2pm, Rochester, RSVP for Details

Sunday, September 13th - Kari Rehrauer Doorknock with Zack Filipovich for Auditor! HD35B
11am-2:30pm, Coon Rapids DFL Office, RSVP Here

Sunday, September 13th - ZOOM: Rural Phone Bank!
5:30-8:30pm, RSVP for Here for Virtual Link

Monday, September 14th - Simon Glaser Doorknock
5-7pm, Rochester Area, RSVP for Details

Tuesday, September 15th - Paul Cumings, Rick Hansen, Anne Claflin, Sanderia Davis Knock led by MAPE SD53
5-7pm, South St. Paul, 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!