Saint Paul, Minn. (April 11, 2025) – Today, Women Winning, Minnesota’s largest women’s political organization, announced the endorsement of Denise Slipy for the Minnesota Senate Special Election in Senate District 6.
“At this critical moment in our nation’s history, it is more important than ever that we have strong, unwavering advocates for reproductive rights at every level of government. The predatory actions of former Senator Justin Eichorn are reflective of the larger, more threatening problems of abuse and exploitation of women and girls in our nation, including the restriction of bodily autonomy and abortion rights. Women and girls should be protected by their government and feel safe within their communities. Denise Slipy will champion reproductive freedom in District 6, creating a community that safeguards the rights of its citizens so that every woman, girl, and family can thrive, knowing that their rights will be defended and upheld,” said Nevada Littlewolf, Executive Director of Women Winning. “We are confident Denise will be a strong, compassionate voice for the people of Senate District 6. We are proud to endorse her candidacy in this special election.”
Denise Slipy is a resilient, strong, and competent leader. She knows the challenges that face the communities she is looking to serve throughout the greater Cass, Crow Wing, and Itasca Counties. Throughout her adult life, Denise has dedicated herself to volunteering and serving her community–serving as a volunteer firefighter, first responder, corrections officer, and reserve officer. Raised in a rural area of Indiana by her grandparents who adopted her, she was taught early on the importance of standing up for those who are less fortunate. Denise is passionate about Healthcare, and Economic Development as well as the future of our environment and education. Denise will be a strong advocate for the Northland and the people of Senate District 6 in St. Paul.
Women Winning has been working for more than 40 years to elect pro-choice women to all levels of public office, from park board to President of the United States. In that time, Women Winning has raised and contributed millions of dollars to campaigns, endorsed thousands of candidates, and has more than tripled the number of pro-choice women elected officials in Minnesota. The organization’s targeted endorsement program centers on competitive districts for pro-choice candidates with the goal of electing a truly representative government and creating a more equitable Minnesota.
Women Winning will make additional endorsements in 2025 and will continue organizing to ensure reproductive rights are protected by electing pro-choice women up and down the ballot.
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About Women Winning
Women Winning was established in 1982 by a multi-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 by activating pro-choice campaign operatives, 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 smart, strategic, and targeted political program focused on competitive districts for pro-choice women candidates with the goal of increasing the number of pro-choice women serving in public office. Women Winning offers robust, formal training, mentorship, and support from the time a pro-choice woman first considers a run for office to election day.
