Dan Wilson

Dan Wilson is a farmer, laborer, and community advocate from Winona County running to flip a seat in the Minnesota House this fall. Dan is deeply connected to his community, where he co-chairs the Winona Economic Development Authority and volunteers with the Wilson Fire Department. Like many of his friends and neighbors, Dan is concerned about the rising cost of living. If elected, he will fight for working families by authoring bills to increase access to housing, protect rural health care, and ensure parents have affordable child care options.

District 26A is shaping up to be one of the most competitive races in Minnesota this year. With the DLCC’s support, Dan is ready to flip this seat and help build a blue majority in the Minnesota House.

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.