Rob Kupec

Sen. Rob Kupec is the former Chief Meteorologist at KVRR and a small business owner from Moorhead running this fall for reelection to the Minnesota Senate. Rob has lived in northern Minnesota for over twenty years, and he sees his service in the state Senate as a way to give back to his community. As a legislator, Rob has championed issues such as local infrastructure funding, secured $100 million for broadband expansion, and secured millions of dollars in investments in public safety. If reelected, he’s committed to keeping up the fight for Minnesota’s working families.

In 2022, Rob proved he could win a tough race when he was elected to the Minnesota Senate by a close margin. Now, as a DLCC Target Race candidate, he’s mounting a strong campaign to defend District 4 and help Democrats build on their majority in the state Senate.

Minnesota is on the frontlines of the fight against Trump and MAGA extremism. 2026 is a historic opportunity to build power in this true battleground, expand the one-seat blue majority in the state Senate, and re-establish a Democratic majority in the Minnesota House.

Minnesota Democrats have worked tirelessly for progress while standing up to federal bullying. Meanwhile, Republicans have largely stood by while the Trump administration has withheld federal funds, targeted Minnesota communities with masked federal agents, and failed to address rising costs and quality of life concerns.

The DLCC’s continued support in Minnesota helped Democrats win and protect a majority in the state Senate in 2022 and tie the state House in 2024. On the heels of six majority-deciding special elections this cycle, Democrats have momentum on their side, announcing that the DFL has reached a fundraising record and full candidate recruitment for the first time ever.

Minnesota is poised for historic progress this year, but Republicans are desperate to sell out their constituents to advance Trump’s self-serving agenda. The stakes have never been higher, and the DLCC is all hands on deck to bring national support and attention to the Minnesota candidates fighting for the future of the North Star State.