endorsements

endorsements

As renters, one way we wield our power is by putting our support behind candidates who are truly accountable to working-class renters of color — who are fiercely committed to using their political power to advance strong tenant protections, support our right to organize, and build infrastructure to create and maintain permanently affordable housing. Ahead of the 2025 Minneapolis general election, in which Mayor and all 12 City Council seats are up for election, we are endorsing candidates who we trust are all-in on a progressive housing agenda that centers the material needs of the most marginalized renters in the City of Minneapolis.

**Mark your calendars for the Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 Minneapolis Municipal Election**

  • WARD 8: SOREN STEVENSON

    For his expertise on housing issues, sincere commitment to involving renters in his policymaking processes, and plan to advance investments in deeply affordable housing for working people, we proudly endorse Soren Stevenson for Ward 8.

    “I support Soren because he's standing with us against injustice. He lost his eye for supporting others. He promises to help us, and we appreciate his efforts. He's going to fight, and this is evident in the fact that this is his second time running. Corporations receive benefits and build luxury buildings. We're going down in worse conditions. It's time we unite and raise our voices to achieve affordable housing.” — Hilda Chavera, IX4TP Tenant Leader, Ward 8

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  • WARD 9: JASON CHAVEZ

    During his first term, CM Chavez dedicated time to advancing equitable and humane responses to unsheltered homelessness, including an end to encampment sweeps. CM Chavez also authored an ordinance extending the pre-eviction notice to 30 days, which has already helped protect some of our members against eviction. We’re honored to endorse Ward 9 City Council Member Jason Chavez for re-election.

    “Jason Chávez understands the needs of our communities. He's working to achieve equality for all. He works to improve our quality of life with visions that include social housing and rent control.” — Alibella Rodriguez, IX4TP Tenant Leader, Ward 9

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  • WARD 10: AISHA CHUGHTAI

    As Vice President of the City Council, CM Aisha Chughtai has been a tireless advocate for renters — supporting our right to organize against poor landlord practices, and consistently showing up for renters. We are thrilled to endorse VP Chughtai, who is who is thoroughly devoted to using her second term to deliver the strong rent stabilization policy that renters in Ward 10 – and across Minneapolis – want and deserve.

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