Melisa Lopez Franzen
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.
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FEC filing
Who holds these seats now
Both of this state’s senators, with their full voting records.
Also running for this seat
16 other candidates have filed. Ordered by total raised, which is a filed figure and not a ranking.
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