I am running to restore professionalism, integrity, and results to the Attorney General’s office. I grew up on a Minnesota dairy farm, served as prosecutor in the Army JAG Corps, built a career as one of the country's top lawyers, and was the Chairman of a 200 lawyer national law firm. I have spent my career taking on powerful interests for people and small businesses who needed a fighter. As Attorney General, I will focus on protecting Minnesotans—not chasing political headlines—by stopping fraud, fighting crime, defending consumers and taxpayers, supporting law enforcement, and upholding the constitutional rights of every Minnesotan.
My top three priorities are prosecuting and preventing fraud, public safety, and restoring integrity to the office. Minnesotans deserve safe communities, support for law enforcement, and real consequences for violent and repeat offenders. They also deserve an Attorney General who aggressively pursues government fraud, consumer scams, and abuse of vulnerable people. Finally, the office must put Minnesotans ahead of politics and use the law fairly, professionally, and independently.
The Attorney General is Minnesota’s chief legal officer. The office should enforce state laws, protect consumers, assist local prosecutors in serious matters when appropriate, and defend the constitution. That means applying the law fairly, without political bias, and using the office’s civil and criminal tools to protect the public, uphold the rule of law, and hold criminals, fraudsters, and powerful interests accountable.
Social and racial justice begin with equal treatment under the law regardless of the color of one's skin. No one deserves special treatment. I will enforce civil rights laws, protect victims, oppose discrimination, and make public safety a top priority in every community. Communities hurt most by crime, fraud, and failing government deserve protection and accountability. I will also defend fairness, opportunity, and constitutional rights so state government serves all Minnesotans equally.
Yes. I would prioritize reforms that make the system both fairer and safer: faster consequences for violent and repeat offenders, stronger support for victims, better coordination with county attorneys, and more accountability in charging and plea decisions. I will also advocate for legislation that gives the Attorney General more authority in criminal cases where local prosecutors refuse to prosecute criminals.
The Attorney General’s office should help prevent gun violence by enforcing existing laws against violent felons, domestic abusers, straw purchasers, and illegal gun traffickers. The office can assist local prosecutors in serious cases, defend lawful public-safety measures, and work with law enforcement to target repeat violent offenders. At the same time, it must respect the constitutional rights of law-abiding Minnesotans.
