Currently holds the office of Minnesota State Senate - District 40 until January 5, 2027.
Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 40 in 2026 Minnesota Primary Election.
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Get StartedJohn has been a consistent voice for reproductive rights. Learn more
Domestic violence programs exist to help people escape a toxic environment, but they are desperately short of funding, and many counties have few if any services. By investing in these valuable programs, we will not only save lives, but we will significantly reduce law enforcement, court, and prison costs. Learn more
Senator Marty continues to advocate for full funding of domestic violence programs and services so that people in every community have access to help. Learn more
Economic justice is a moral issue as well as an economic one. Senator Marty believes that every worker should be able to afford basic needs, and that good jobs, with good wages, are good for the economy as well. Learn more
To keep the economy moving, Senator Marty supports policies to help workers thrive such as living wages, affordable childcare, and universal healthcare. Learn more
We need more state funding for E-12 schools, so schools are funded from progressive state income taxes instead of regressive local property taxes. The quality of a school should not be dependent on the property wealth of the community in which it is based, and the state has a constitutional obligation to provide for quality schools across the state with a fair funding formula. Learn more
John seeks to establish and implement a plan to transition to a 100 percent renewable energy future that bringing Minnesota’s entire economy – not just the electric sector – to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more
Senator Marty has been leading the fight for a quick transition to a clean energy economy. We are in a downward spiral on climate, where human-generated impacts on the climate are causing more frequent and severe tornados, hurricanes, droughts, flooding, and fires. Learn more
Make cost-saving renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements in schools and other public buildings. Learn more
Senator Marty seeks to remove all special interest money from the political process – no PAC money, no soft money, no lobbyist contributions, no dark money, no mega-contributions from anyone. Campaigns would be funded at a rational level with public financing. If anyone is going to “own” politicians, it ought to be the public, not special interests. Learn more
Senator Marty has long supported efforts to cover more people, including Minnesota Care and the Affordable Care Act in Washington. However, it is time to stop trying to help more people find insurance when we should start ensuring that everyone receives care. Learn more
Improve health and promote access to Minnesota’s natural resources through the construction and maintenance of state park bridges, trails, and buildings. Learn more
It is time to deliver health care for everyone. Minnesota and the U.S. Already spend twice as much on health care as people in other nations. Yet we have health outcomes that are much worse than comparable countries. Learn more
Address affordable housing needs through public-private initiatives to significantly speed up construction to address the housing shortage and invest in rehabbing senior and low-income public housing. Learn more
Address environmental problems by rebuilding wastewater infrastructure. Learn more
Help the U of M and Minnesota colleges and universities through the construction, repair, and maintenance of higher education facilities. Learn more
For climate and traffic congestion reasons, Minnesota should aim to double transit ridership in the next few years, and then double it again and again, multiplying ridership many times over in the next couple decades. Learn more
He supports increasing the MN Family Investment Program (MFIP) grants because children in families who cannot afford housing and food are robbed of their potential – we can measure how it inhibits their physical, mental, and emotional development. Learn more
He has supported increasing the gas tax to address highway and road maintenance, and pushes for other changes to make our transportation system safer, more efficient, and affordable. Learn more
Senator Marty has been a strong, consistent proponent of labor and collective bargaining rights and has been an outspoken proponent for laws that ensure fair treatment for workers and the unions they organize. Learn more
Rather than continuing the current strategy of subsidizing wealthy corporations with the hope that they will create more jobs, Senator Marty supports policies that invest directly in workers and workforce readiness. Learn more
John has pushed for full funding of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and raising reimbursement rates to ensure all working parents can get quality, reliable childcare. In addition, by raising reimbursement rates, parents have more options, childcare workers can earn better wages, and providers can afford additional training in child development. Learn more
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