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2026 Elections & Endorsements

Minnesota 2026 Election Information

Primary Election Date: August 11, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline: July 21, 2026
Absentee Voting Begins: June 26, 2026

2026 Elections & Endorsements

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

It’s not too much to ask to be safe at work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1971 says every worker has a fundamental right to a safe work environment.

And yet there are still too many avoidable accidents. Too many injuries. And way too many deaths.

Workers Memorial Day: Honor those we lost by fighting for stronger workplace safety

A salute to those who answer the call 

About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call.    

A salute to those who answer the call 

911 Dispatch Day in the Life and Pension Legislation

A day in the Life of Jeremy Hanson, a 911 Dispatcher, Council 65 Executive Board Trustee, and Local 639 President

911 Dispatch Day in the Life and Pension Legislation

Holding the Line in Wright County

In late 2025, AFSCME Local 2685 members in Wright County faced a difficult choice. With massive health insurance premiums on the horizon for January 2026, the membership ratified the contract to ensure wage increases and insurance contributions were locked in.

Holding the Line in Wright County