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, July 2nd - Darci Smith Doorknock HD37A
4-7pm, Weaver Lake Beach and Lower Park, Maple Grove, RSVP Here

Sunday, July 5th - Nat Smith Doorknock SD33
5-8pm, RSVP Here for Location

Monday, July 6th - Simon Glaser Doorknock with Senate Leader Erin Murphy SD24
6-8pm, Rochester, RSVP Here for Location

Monday, July 6th - Monday Night Rural Phone Bank
5:30-8:30pm, RSVP Here for Details

Tuesday, July 7th - Kristy Janigo Doorknock SD37
5-8pm, RSVP Here for Location

Wednesday, July 8th - Darci Smith Doorknock with House Leader Zack Stephenson HD37A
5-8pm, Weaver Lake Beach and Lower Park, Maple Grove, MN 55311, RSVP Here

Wednesday, July 8th - Ang Nelson Doorknock with Senate Leader Erin Murphy SD35
5-8pm, Towerview Park, 2849 116th Ave. NW., Coon Rapids, MN 55433, RSVP Here

Thursday, July 9th - Zack Stephenson Doorknock HD35A
4:45-6:45pm, Coon Rapids, RSVP Here for Location

Saturday, July 11th - Mark Legvold Doorknock with Senate Leader Erin Murphy SD58
10am-12pm, Northfield, RSVP Here for Location

Sunday, July 12th - Jason Heaser Doorknock with Floor Leader Jamie Long HD34A
5-7pm, Andrews Park, Champlin, MN, RSVP Here

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!