Nat Smith

Nat Smith, an attorney from Stillwater, is running to flip a seat in the Minnesota Senate this fall. Nat is highly involved in his community and has served on the Washington County Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee and the City of Stillwater Human Rights Commission. Nat shares his neighbors’ concerns about the rising cost of living, access to health care, attacks on personal freedoms, and government accountability. If elected, Nat is ready to lead with integrity as he fights to uplift Minnesota’s working families.

District 33 is one of the best opportunities for Democrats to flip a seat and expand their one-seat majority in the Minnesota Senate. With the DLCC’s support, Nat is ready for a competitive race to win this battleground district in November.

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.