Minnesota Democratic Governor nominee?
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AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSecretary of State
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age56 years old (Dec 12, 1969)
GenderMale
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LocationMinnesota
BackgroundPolitician
EducationTufts University — B.A., Political Science (1992)
Notable personal detailsSteve Simon is an American politician and attorney who has served as Minnesota’s 22nd Secretary of State since 2015. He previously served for ten years in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing the St. Louis Park and Hopkins area. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Tufts University (1992) and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School (1996). He is affiliated with the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Steve Simon’s public record includes votes supporting legislation that amended state tax law and low ratings from the Taxpayers League of Minnesota, indicating positions more aligned with taxing/raising revenue rather than advocating broad tax cuts. His campaign and official biographies focus on elections and business services and do not lay out a detailed standalone tax plan.
Immigration & Border
Supports expanding access and services for immigrant and refugee communities—particularly in voting and civic participation—and opposes policies that would create barriers to participation. Emphasizes outreach, translation/interpretation services, and protections for immigrant voters while framing immigration issues with a rights- and access-based approach. No evidence found of support for enforcement-first or restrictionist border policies in the cited materials.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion access with some limits; describes abortion as "safe, generally legal, and rare" and indicates support for legal abortion in cases such as rape, incest, and when the woman’s life is endangered.
Climate & Energy
The candidate expresses concern about climate change and supports actions that facilitate a transition to cleaner energy and sustainable industrial projects. Public remarks and visits indicate support for renewable and low‑carbon initiatives (e.g., green steel) and for generational climate education and engagement rather than opposing climate policy.
Public Safety & Guns
Steve Simon has publicly expressed concern about guns at polling places and about threats to lawmakers’ safety, noting Minnesota’s concealed-carry law limits his office’s authority to change carrying rules at polling locations. There is public record of him supporting measures to limit firearms around voting sites and taking administrative steps to protect officials’ addresses, but no clear, comprehensive policy agenda on broader gun measures (e.g., universal background checks, assault weapons bans) was found in his public statements or campaign materials.
News
Steve Simon is being mentioned in the context of the growing 2026 state attorney general races, which are drawing major money and attention from both parties. The broader political environment also shows Democrats with a small lead in midterm polling. Separate reports say Minnesota has sued the Trump administration over $243 million in Medicaid funding, but the summaries do not clearly explain Simon’s direct role in that case.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Steve Simon for Minnesota Democratic Governor nominee?
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Elected official
Minnesota DFL endorsed Steve Simon for secretary of state at its 2026 state convention.
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Elected official
Minnesota DFL endorsed Steve Simon for secretary of state in his reelection bid.
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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