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:

Tuesday, October 13th - Kristy Janigo Doorknock SD37
5-7pm, Maple Grove Area, RSVP Here

Wednesday, October 14th - Lucy Rehm Leader Knock with Leader Stephenson HD48B
4-7pm, Chaska Area, RSVP for Details

Thursday, October 15th - Angela Nelson Doorknock SD35
5-7pm, Coon Rapids Area, RSVP for Details

Friday, October 16th - Heather Gustafson Doorknock SD36
5-7pm, White Bear Area, RSVP for Details

Saturday, October 17th - Kristy Janigo Doorknock led by MAPE SD37
10am-12pm, 4205 Lancaster Ln N 110, Plymouth, MN, RSVP for Details

Sunday, October 18th - Aric Putnam & Zach Dorholt Doorknock led by We Make Minnesota Coalition SD14
1:30-3pm, St. Cloud Area, RSVP for Details

Monday, October 19th - Brian Cohn Doorknock 57B
5-7pm, Lakeville Area, RSVP for Details

Tuesday, October 20th - Dan Kessler Doorknock SD48
5-7pm, Chaska Area, RSVP for Details

Wednesday, October 21 - Jen Fox Leader Knock with Leader Stephenson HD41B
4-7pm, Spiral Brewery, Hastings, RSVP Here

Wednesday, October 21 - Labor 2026 Doorknock
2-6pm, USW Local 11-418, 8839 96th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 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!