Morrison Campaign Announces Key Endorsements from Leaders in MN-03 and Across the State
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20th, 2023
Contact: Press@kellyforcongress.org
Morrison has received endorsements from more than 15 key leaders, and more are announcing their support each day
THIRD DISTRICT – State Senator Kelly Morrison (DFL-SD45) today announced key endorsements from leaders in MN-03 and across the state. In less than two weeks since announcing her campaign, Morrison has received support from sixteen key leaders, with more announcing their support each day.
Morrison is endorsed by:
Former Governor Mark Dayton
Senator Jim Carlson
Senator Alice Mann
Senator Jennifer McEwan
Senator Erin Maye Quade
Senator Susan Pha
Senator Ann Rest
Senator Bonnie Westlin
Representative Patty Acomb
Representative Ned Carroll
Representative Rick Hansen
Representative Hodan Hassan
Representative Kelly Moller
Representative Brad Tabke
Former President & CEO of Planned Parenthood NCS, Sarah Stoesz
Former WCCO anchor Don Shelby
“From investing in our infrastructure to lowering everyday costs for families, Kelly knows how to get things done that make a difference in people's lives,” Governor Mark Dayton said. “We need good people in Congress who are going to fight for Minnesotans, and that's why I support Kelly Morrison.”
“As chair of the Senate Elections Committee, I know how important it is to have members of Congress who are champions of democracy, and Kelly Morrison will stand up for our right to vote and all of our fundamental freedoms,” Senator Jim Carlson said. “I am proud to endorse her campaign.”
“I've worked side-by-side with Kelly Morrison in the Minnesota legislature, and I've seen firsthand how hard she works for our families in the Third District,” said Senator Alice Mann. “As a doctor, she was instrumental in passing legislation to lower prescription drug costs for Minnesotans, and I know she will continue that fight in Congress.”
“Kelly Morrison is a champion for clean water, fighting every day to protect our lakes and rivers,” said Senator Jennifer McEwen. “We need strong voices in Congress who are focused on protecting our environment, and Kelly will be that voice.”
“As a fellow MN-03 senator, I know Kelly Morrison will be a champion for the people in the Third District,” said Senator Susan Pha. “I have seen her work hard for her constituents every day in the Minnesota legislature, and I’m excited for her to do the same in Congress.”
“Kelly and I worked together to protect abortion rights in Minnesota, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner,” said Senator Erin Maye Quade. “Now we need a pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress to protect our rights on the federal level!”
"Kelly Morrison knows how to work with Democrats and Republicans to get things done,” said Senator Ann Rest. “She's been an incredibly effective colleague in the Minnesota Senate and I'm excited for her to take this results-focused approach to Congress."
"We need a leader who is going to put the people of MN-03 first,” said Senator Bonnie Westlin. “Kelly Morrison has deep roots in the district and will be a champion for the issues we care about, and I'm proud to support her campaign for Congress."
“Kelly Morrison knows how to get things done,” said Representative Patty Acomb. “I’ve seen firsthand how effective she has been for her district in MN-03, and I know she will continue to represent our communities well in Congress.”
“As a fellow legislator in CD-3, I know how important it is to invest in our infrastructure and keep our communities strong,” Representative Ned Carroll said. “Kelly Morrison has been a champion for critical infrastructure projects in the Third District, and I know she will take this same focus on local issues to Congress. I am proud to endorse her campaign.”
“Kelly Morrison is one of the most effective members in the Minnesota legislature,” Representative Rick Hansen said. “She puts problem-solving over partisan games, and that’s why she has my strong support for Congress.”
“From fighting for reproductive rights to working to address racial disparities in maternal health care, Kelly Morrison has been a strong voice for women and families in the Minnesota legislature,” said Representative Hodan Hassan. “We need more leaders like Kelly in Congress, and that’s why I’m supporting her campaign.”
“During a time when we are seeing extreme gridlock and partisanship in Washington, we need leaders who are going to work across the aisle to deliver results,” Representative Brad Tabke said. “Kelly Morrison is that leader, and I’m proud to endorse her campaign.”
“Voters are making it clear that they want candidates who are going to stand up for abortion rights at every level of government, and Kelly Morrison has been a true leader in the fight to protect women's access to reproductive care,”said Sarah Stoesz, former President and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS). “Kelly's experience as an OB-GYN will make her an invaluable voice in Congress, and I am proud to support her campaign.”
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