👤 About Melisa Lopez Franzen
Melisa Lopez Franzen is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MELISA FOR MINNESOTA, is registered in HOPKINS, MN, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $299K raised, $299K spent. Contributions break down as $191K from individuals and $5K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $100K (33%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Tina Smith.
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Raised$299K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
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Democrat · $299K raised
17 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Melisa Lopez Franzen
Democrat · Open seat
Running for: Minnesota U.S. Senate
$299K
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Biography
Melisa Lopez Franzen is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, MELISA FOR MINNESOTA, is registered in HOPKINS, MN, with PETTERSON, JAY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $299K raised, $299K spent. Contributions break down as $191K from individuals and $5K from PACs and party committees. Of that, $100K (33%) came from the candidate’s own contributions to the campaign. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Tina Smith.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDS6MN00465
OfficeMinnesota U.S. Senate
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. Senate — Minnesota
Primary: Aug 11, 2026 (5 weeks ago)
· General: November 3, 2026