Brad Tabke

Rep. Brad Tabke is a horticulturalist and former Shakopee Mayor running for reelection to the Minnesota House in November. As a horticulturalist, Brad helps preserve water, support pollinators and healthy soils, and reduce the use of chemicals with native plants, contributing to Minnesota’s ecological sustainability. In the legislature, he is a champion for safer communities, strong public schools, and lowering the cost of living for working families.

In 2022, Brad was elected to represent District 54A after running as a DLCC Target Race candidate. After winning reelection in 2024 by just 14 votes, Brad is back, stronger than ever, to defend his seat again and help Democrats build a Minnesota House majority.

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.