Zack Stephenson

Rep. Zack Stephenson ​is a prosecutor, father of two, and lifelong resident of the Twin Cities suburbs running for reelection to the Minnesota House this fall, where he currently leads the DFL House caucus. Zack works as an Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, and he was named Minnesota Lawyer Magazine’s Attorney of the Year for his pro bono work. In his legislative career, he has worked to ensure Minnesota communities are safe, families have access to quality, affordable health care, and the state’s infrastructure and public school system get the funding they need.

Zack flipped his district blue in 2018 and was reelected in 2024. Now he’s back, with the DLCC’s support, to defend his seat and help Democrats form a 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.