Hennepin County Attorney winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMinnesota
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationUniversity of Minnesota (BA)
Notable personal detailsW. Anders Folk is an American attorney and former federal prosecutor who served as Acting United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota in 2021. A Minnesota native, he attended the University of Minnesota and served in the United States Marine Corps as a judge advocate before returning to public service in federal law enforcement and later private practice. He is a candidate for Hennepin County Attorney in Minnesota.
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Anders Folk supports protecting reproductive health access and says he will enforce Minnesota’s abortion and reproductive-health protections without political bias. He also says drug offenses should receive a public health response and that diversion, restorative justice, and treatment should be used where appropriate.
Immigration & Border
Anders Folk opposes the recent ICE surge approach in Minnesota and says federal resources should not be diverted away from other public-safety investigations toward immigration cases. He says he would pursue accountability for violations of Minnesota law by federal agents during Operation Metro Surge. His public statements do not describe a broad immigration policy, but they do emphasize limiting aggressive immigration enforcement and enforcing the law evenly.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Anders Folk says he will enforce the laws on the books without political influence on reproductive health matters. He also says Minnesota law guarantees safe access to reproductive healthcare and that the right to an abortion is enshrined in the state constitution.
Public Safety & Guns
Anders Folk emphasizes a public-safety-first approach centered on prosecuting gun crimes, violent offenders, and repeat offenders. He also supports collaboration with law enforcement, victims’ services, and prevention efforts, while not prominently advocating new gun restrictions in the sources reviewed.
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