Alycia Gruenhagen
Minnesota Republican Senate nominee?
$80.2K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age45 years old (Jan 12, 1981)
GenderFemale
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LocationMinnesota
BackgroundBusiness owner
Notable personal detailsAlycia R. Gruenhagen is a Minnesota business owner and political candidate who has run for federal office, including U.S. House (MN-07) and U.S. Senate. She has been associated with launching and operating the Greener Pastures Natural Foods Co-op and has described experience in marketing/communications and other roles. She is a 2026 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota and has filed with the Federal Election Commission.
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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.
News
Alycia Gruenhagen is in the news as part of Minnesota’s crowded 2026 election cycle, with early voting now underway for the primary. The biggest recent development is the shrinking Republican field in the open U.S. Senate race after David Hann dropped out. Coverage around her is otherwise mostly tied to the broader contest, with little specific new detail about her own campaign in the summaries provided.
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