Mower County DFL

05/31/2026

The Mower County DFL delegation showed up to the 2026 State Convention with full hearts, steady purpose, and the unmistakable sense that we are witnessing history.
Organizers, neighbors, and first-time delegates stepped into the democracy business at a time when Minnesota has been shaken by profound tragedy: the killings of Mark and Melissa Hortman, the shootings of John and Yvette Hoffman, the Annunciation shooting, and the ongoing trauma of Operation Metro Surge. These moments have left communities grieving, searching, and demanding better from the systems meant to protect them.
And yet, in the middle of all that heartbreak, the delegation witnessed something powerful: people still believe in each other. People still believe in showing up. People still believe in democracy.
Paul Wellstone reminded us that “we all do better when we all do better,” and those words felt especially true as first-time convention-goers were moved to tears by the weight of this moment and the responsibility they now carry forward.
Speaker Melissa Hortman’s words echoed through the hall as well: “Do as much good for as many people as possible.” That spirit was alive in every conversation, every vote, every moment of shared resolve.
At this convention, candidates were endorsed who are ready to meet this moment. Leaders committed to safety, justice, dignity, and a Minnesota where every community can thrive. Their campaigns are not just political efforts; they are acts of hope. They are the next steps toward a future in which our children inherit a state defined not by violence but by courage and compassion.
Mower County showed up. Minnesota showed up. And together, we are choosing hope over fear, democracy over despair, and a future worthy of the people who call this state home. A future where children can inherit the courage of communities who refused to give up on each other.

05/30/2026

This is what Democracy looks like…the Mower County delegation at the DFL State Convention! 🎉

More posts coming soon!!!!

05/25/2026

Come say hey tomorrow at Gravity Storm Brewery! I’ll be behind the bar slinging drinks for trivia night. Hope to chat and hear what matters most to the people I hopefully have the honor of representing come November!

05/21/2026

It's official! Today, I filed to run for MN State Senate! Every milestone along this campaign is so exciting! Happy filing day to all who celebrate!

05/21/2026

05/03/2026

Jake Johnson has been endorsed by the DFL for Congressional District 1 representative!!!!

BIG NEWS: Our campaign was just endorsed by the DFL!

Not only are Democrats united behind our campaign to solve problems and lower costs, but more Republicans and Independents were a part of the DFL endorsement process in our congressional district than any of the other 7 congressional districts in the state. We'll keep building on that momentum to win in November and deliver for southern Minnesota in Congress.

05/01/2026

Join the Dundas for MN House BAND!

Alright, we’re going to be honest… we’re at 401 followers and trying to hit 1,000 by tomorrow, so mathematically speaking, this is… not exactly trending in our favor 😄 But not a math teacher, just a band director!

And hey... stranger things have happened in Minnesota. Can you help us get to 500 at least?

This campaign has always been about people: whether you're from Austin, Adams, Brownsdale, Rose Creek, Lyle, Grand Meadow or one of other surrounding communities, we're so glad you're here.

If you want to help us make a VERY ambitious push, you can:

👉 Share this page with a friend or neighbor
👉 Invite someone who cares about schools, healthcare, or our rural communities
👉 Or drop a comment and tell me what you care about most in District 23B: rural healthcare, public education funding, lower taxes, whatever: I want to know!

Appreciate all of you either way. Let's DO this!

You can also donate to our campaign at the link in the comments.

04/29/2026

Join us on Friday, May 1, at 5 p.m. on the 4th Street Bridge as we stand together in a moment that carries real weight. International Workers’ Day is not just a date on the calendar; it is a testament to the people who keep our communities alive, even as they face rising living costs driven by sweeping tariffs, the loss of health coverage, the shuttering of rural hospitals and clinics, and cuts to the very programs meant to keep families fed.
May 1 is also the day Congress must decide whether to authorize the administration’s ongoing military campaign in Iran; a decision with profound human consequences at home and abroad.
Bring your signs. Bring your voice. Come stand in community to honor workers and to call for a future rooted in dignity, accountability, and peace. When we gather, we remind one another that we are not powerless; we are strongest when we stand together.