Saint Paul, Minn. (August 22, 2025) – Today, Women Winning, Minnesota’s largest women’s political organization, announced its fifth slate of pro-choice champions running for office in 2025. With these latest endorsements, Women Winning has now endorsed 32 pro-choice women for seats across Minnesota this year.
“The 2025 local elections are critical,” said Nevada Littlewolf, Executive Director of Women Winning. “At a time when reproductive rights are under attack nationwide, it’s the leadership at the local level that often shapes how policies are implemented and whose voices are heard. These candidates aren’t just running for office — they are standing up for bodily autonomy, inclusive communities, and the freedom to make personal healthcare decisions.” Littlewolf went on to say, “It’s been an unusual year with so many special elections, and we are proud to endorse Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger for SD 47.”
When women are represented at every level of government, from school board to state senate, we build a future where our values and our rights are protected. Women Winning is proud to endorse 10 more pro-choice champions running for office throughout Minnesota:
- Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger – State Senate, District 47 (Special Election)
- Diane Desotelle – Duluth City Council, 2nd District
- Terese Tomanek* – Duluth City Council, At-Large
- Rachel Hartland – Hopkins School Board, At-Large
- Sara Wilhelm Garbers – Hopkins School Board, At-Large
- Avonna Starck* – Fridley School Board, At-Large
- Sara Schreiner – Fridley School Board, At-Large
- Robin Cerio* – Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board, At-Large
- Prachi “PJ” Striker* – St. Anthony-New Brighton School Board, At-Large
- Kimberly Wilburn* – Minnetonka City Council, At-Large B
**Incumbent
Women Winning will continue to make additional endorsements in 2025 and organize across the state to ensure reproductive freedom is defended at every level of government. By electing pro-choice champions up and down the ballot, Minnesotans can be confident that their values are represented and their rights protected in every community.
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About Women Winning
Women Winning was established in 1982 by a non-partisan group of 25 women determined to increase the number of pro-choice women in public office. With more than 19,000 statewide members, Women Winning is Minnesota’s largest women’s political organization.
Women Winning is changing the face of power in Minnesota by activating campaign operatives, pro-choice candidates, and elected officials who are committed to reproductive health, rights and justice, and working to protect the safety, dignity and bodily autonomy of Minnesotans.
The organization runs a strategic and targeted political program focused on competitive districts for pro-choice women candidates with the goal of increasing the number of pro-choice champions serving in public office. Women Winning offers robust formal training, mentorship, and support from pre-election to post-election.
