Jim DeMay

Jim DeMay is a business professional and longtime Minnesotan from the Twin Cities area running this fall to flip a seat in the Minnesota House. Jim is highly active in his community, participating in various organizations, including the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, Hamline Business School Advisory Council, and youth sports organizations. He is running to ensure Minnesotans have strong public schools, deliver economic relief to seniors and working families, and increase access to health care.

With just one seat needed to establish a Democratic majority in the Minnesota House, Jim is well-positioned to flip this highly competitive district and help ensure a bright future for all Minnesotans.

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.