Alycia Gruenhagen
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota
Minnesota Republican Senate nominee?
$376.5K
AUG 18, 2026Primary Election
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$376.5KAUG 18, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleOwner/manager, Greener Pastures Natural Foods Co-op
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age45 years old (Jan 12, 1981)
GenderFemale
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LocationMinnesota
BackgroundOwner/manager, Greener Pastures Natural Foods Co-op
Notable personal detailsAlycia R. Gruenhagen is a candidate for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota. She has run for federal office previously, including U.S. House in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District (2020 and 2022) and U.S. Senate (2024). She has been identified as an owner/manager of Greener Pastures Natural Foods Co-op and is based in/associated with Glencoe, Minnesota.
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Political Positions
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes herself as pro-life and opposes taking human life, framing abortion as morally wrong based on her Christian beliefs. She identifies as "PRO-LIFE" and "PRO-TRADITIONAL FAMILY" and calls for valuing and protecting children.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate affirms strong support for the Second Amendment and emphasizes the right to bear arms while also expressing support for law enforcement and restoring order. No explicit support for expanded gun restrictions or specific gun-safety measures is stated in the cited campaign materials.
Latest News
Alycia Gruenhagen is in the news because Minnesota is moving into early voting for the 2026 primary, with a crowded set of races that includes the open U.S. Senate seat. Recent coverage also shows the Republican Senate field shifting, as David Hann dropped out of the race. Overall, the reporting points to an active and competitive election season in Minnesota, though the summaries provide few specific details about Gruenhagen herself.
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