Minnesota Republican Senate nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFood co-op founder
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age45 years old (Jan 12, 1981)
GenderFemale
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LocationMinnesota
BackgroundFood co-op founder
Notable personal detailsAlycia R. Gruenhagen is a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota in the 2026 election cycle. She is from Glencoe, Minnesota and founded the Greener Pastures Natural Food Co-op in McLeod County, which she launched with community volunteers and later closed in November 2023 due to building issues. She previously interned in a congressional office in Washington, D.C. in 2002 and has been a recurring candidate for federal office in Minnesota.
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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 mainly because of the 2026 Minnesota political landscape, including debate over the GOP-backed SAVE Act and its stricter voter ID and citizenship requirements. Broader Republican primary and midterm coverage also points to a competitive environment for GOP candidates, with party infighting and strategy shifts drawing attention. The available summaries do not show a specific new action or statement by Gruenhagen herself.
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