Saint Paul, Minn. (February 28, 2025) – Today, Women Winning, Minnesota’s largest women’s political organization, announced the endorsement of pro-choice champion Emily Koski for Mayor of Minneapolis in 2025.
“At this critical time in our nation’s history, it is more important than ever that we put our support behind pro-choice champions with a deep history of showing up for their constituents and reproductive freedom. For years, Emily Koski has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong dedication to the people of Minneapolis. With her extensive background in public service, including serving multiple terms on the City Council, she stands out as the ideal candidate to lead the City of Minneapolis,” said Nevada Littlewolf, Executive Director of Women Winning.
“Women Winning is proud to endorse Emily as she works to build a stronger, more equitable Minneapolis for all.”
“In a time when our fundamental rights and democratic values are under attack, effective governance at the local level is more important than ever,” said Koski. “I’m running for Mayor to bring a new era of leadership so we can tackle our most difficult challenges together and strengthen Minneapolis for future generations. I’m honored to earn the Women Winning endorsement.”
Emily Koski is a current Minneapolis City Council Member representing Ward 11. A lifelong resident of Minneapolis born and raised in Northeast, Koski has always been an active member of her community from serving on neighborhood council and coaching youth sports through Parks & Recreation. She brings a business background to her leadership roles, having worked for Xcel Energy and Target Corporation and eventually owning and operating her own local small business for over a decade. Her father, Al Hofstede, was a two term Mayor and Council Member for Ward 3 who taught her that public service begins with caring about city residents. She is a Minneapolis Public School parent and lives with her family in the Page neighborhood by Pearl Park.
Women Winning will make additional endorsements in 2025 and will continue organizing to ensure reproductive rights are protected by electing pro-choice champions 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 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 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 champions 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.
