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As we head into a crucial redistricting cycle, Minnesota is one of the ripest targets for Democrats this year: Team Blue already controls the governor’s mansion, holds a 16-seat advantage in the state House, and needs to flip just two seats in the state Senate to win a majority. If they do, they’ll be poised to pass independent redistricting reform that will permanently end gerrymandering in the state.


But we can’t take our chances for granted: Over the past forty years, Democrats have held unified control over Minnesota’s state government for just two of them. That’s why we need to do our utmost to prevail in this key state—which, as you no doubt remember, Donald Trump only lost by 1.5% in 2016.


Fortunately, Democrats are running a fantastic slate of candidates this year, and if they succeed, they won’t miss their opportunity to reform the redistricting process this time. One of these is Sara Flick, a marketing professional running for the 25th Senate District in Rochester whom Daily Kos endorsed last month. Flick’s background in economic development makes her a passionate advocate for investing education and healthcare, and she’s a vocal supporter of protecting our environment and correcting the systems that perpetuate injustice in our country.


She’s also strongly in favor of redistricting reform, which is an issue very close to home for her—literally. Flick’s hometown of Rochester is split right in half between the 25th District and the 26th. That makes it easier for Republicans to win both districts, and harder for the citizens of Rochester—the third-largest city in the state—to obtain the representation they deserve in the capitol.


The best part about helping Sara is that your contribution will go a long way. Under Minnesota law, first-time Senate candidates are limited to spending just $113,080 on their own race, so grassroots donors get a huge bang for the buck. Sara is just $5,000 short of this goal.


If we can fully fund her campaign, we can help her beat an odious Republican incumbent, David Senjem, who voted against marriage equality twice, opposes abortion rights and background checks for gun buyers, and even voted against a statewide ban on anti-LGBTQ “conversion therapy” just last year. What’s more, we’ll free Sara up from having to worry about fundraising so that she can campaign (safely, of course) across her district—and help flip the Minnesota Senate.


Please donate $3 now to get Sara Flick over the top so that we can turn Minnesota blue!

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