Currently holds the office of Minnesota Lieutenant Governor until January 4, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. Senate - Minnesota in 2026 Minnesota Primary Election.
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Get StartedPeggy supports passing the Women’s Health Protection Act to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade, and expand access to abortion for women in every state. Learn more
Peggy supports requiring Medicaid and insurance companies on the ACA exchange to cover IVF procedures so everyone who wants to can start a family. Learn more
Peggy supports funding local police departments so they have the resources they need to train officers and support community safety. Learn more
We need to expand and invest in programs to support re-entry, reduce recidivism, and give people the opportunity to contribute to their families and our communities. Learn more
Peggy will fight for federal funding to ensure that those fleeing domestic violence find a safe harbor in their time of need and to help prevent domestic violence. Learn more
We have seen the consequences of a poorly managed border. Peggy believes we need to modernize and invest in the technology and capacity needed to maintain orderly borders for the safety and security of everyone. Learn more
Peggy will fight to invest in veterans’ mental healthcare. Their unique experiences, and higher rates of PTSD, depression, and suicide deserve a comprehensive federal response from robust research to innovative treatments and access. Learn more
Peggy will take the work and success of functionally ending veteran homelessness in most of Minnesota to Washington. With dedicated federal resources, we can take the Minnesota model nationwide and make sure our veterans have the secure housing they deserve. Learn more
Peggy supports the bipartisan plan to require that veteran death certificates be signed a maximum of two days after they pass so their families can move forward. Learn more
Peggy supports expanding publicly financed universal Pre-K to get kids into high quality learning environments, and improve family budgets. Learn more
Peggy supports expanding the Full-Service Community School program to strengthen the communities our kids are growing up in. Learn more
Peggy believes we need to expand opportunities for tuition support and loan forgiveness for people serving in essential public sector roles including teaching and healthcare, especially in rural and underserved communities. Learn more
Your zip code should not dictate the quality of your education. Peggy believes parents, teachers, and students should make classroom decisions, and that the federal government should have a larger role in funding K-12 education, without a voucher program, so schools can retain and adequately pay a quality workforce and that students have access to the resources they need while not solely relying on property taxes to make up funding gaps. Learn more
Peggy supports biofuels. Learn more
Peggy believes we need to take action to fight climate change, protect our planet, and invest in climate adaptation. Learn more
Peggy supports the development of new technologies like biofuels including Sustainable Aviation Fuels, and green steel and green ammonia from green hydrogen. Learn more
Peggy opposes the Trump Administration’s rollback of investments in clean energy and supports clean energy solutions like wind and solar that also create new union jobs in all areas of our state. Learn more
Peggy supports eliminating tariffs that are devastating Minnesota farmers, while maintaining those protections that are vital for industries like Minnesota iron mining, and ensuring that farmers receive aid to support them as we rebuild the agricultural market access Trump has destroyed. Learn more
Peggy believes that establishing ongoing peace and stability in the Middle East requires a lasting ceasefire and a two-state solution which allows for a secure Israel and Palestinian self-determination. Peggy would have joined Minnesota Senators Smith and Klobuchar in voting to halt offensive weapons sales to Israel. Peggy believes the United States and global partners must surge aid to Gaza and help rebuild the area. Learn more
Peggy supports cracking down on foreign actors like China who cheat to undercut American workers and Minnesota businesses. Learn more
Peggy supports rebuilding ties with our NATO allies, and supporting Ukraine in their fight against an unjust invasion by Putin. Trump’s waffling on Russia, and insulting of our allies continues to isolate America in a time of increasing instability. This puts all of us in danger. Learn more
Banning elected and appointed officials from lobbying and reforming the Supreme Court. Learn more
In the Senate, Peggy will fight to ban corporate money in our elections and require disclosure of all donors. Learn more
Banning stock trading for anyone elected to federal office, including members of Congress and the president. Learn more
Peggy wants to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and ghost guns. Learn more
Peggy believes healthcare is a human right and will fight for Medicare for All. Learn more
Peggy will fight hard to expand access to care and rein in insurance company greed. Learn more
Expanding access to prenatal and postnatal care to cut rates of maternal mortality and increase healthy births, especially for Black and Native mothers. Learn more
Peggy will fight to restore the inhumane cuts to Minnesotans’ healthcare. Learn more
Peggy believes it’s time to ban insurance companies from using prior authorization processes for care. Learn more
Peggy will fight to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include essential healthcare like vision, dental, and hearing. Learn more
She also supports expanding the mental healthcare workforce, improving access in settings like schools, so people get care when and where they need it. Learn more
Peggy believes Medicare and Medicaid must negotiate the cost of all prescription drugs and force Big Pharma to lower its prices. Learn more
Peggy will fight for permanent advance appropriations for the Indian Health Service required to meet the needs of Native people across Minnesota and our country. Learn more
Housing costs are putting a strain on homeowners and renters alike. We need to ensure people can afford to buy their first home and make sure renters can afford their housing costs. Learn more
Peggy believes we should ban large corporate landlords and hedge funds from purchasing single-family homes. Learn more
America needs to take bold action to build more housing and help people upgrade existing homes to bring down costs like utilities and insurance. Peggy supports The Homes Act and taking other bold steps to create more affordable options and good union jobs to get the work done. Learn more
Peggy supports increased federal funding to remove lead from pipes and homes to make them safer for all of us. Peggy believes we must address homelessness and the failure of our systems of support. Peggy has long worked to expand access to stable housing and supportive services, which create permanent housing. Learn more
Peggy supports ending the Trump Administration’s mass deportation policy that has indiscriminately targeted green card holders, people with no criminal records, and even U.S. Citizens. Learn more
Federal Immigration officers are not above the law. Peggy is calling for an end to the aggressive sweeps against immigrants who pose no danger to our communities. Learn more
Peggy believes that ICE is out of control and that we must dismantle the agency and reimagine an immigration system rooted in dignity, safety, and due process for all. Learn more
Immediately pass laws to protect free and fair elections. Learn more
Peggy will fight to protect and expand SNAP, Meals on Wheels, and other programs, so no senior in Minnesota has to worry about their next meal. Learn more
Peggy supports eliminating the tax on Social Security to expand the personal budgets of seniors. Learn more
She supports cutting taxes for middle and working class Minnesotans by expanding the Child Tax Credit to give family budgets a boost and lift kids out of poverty. Learn more
Peggy supports universal childcare. Learn more
Peggy knows it’s time to raise the minimum wage so folks are paid what they rightfully deserve. That means at least 17 an hour and tied to inflation. Learn more
Peggy supports national paid family and medical leave so families can take care of each other without losing a paycheck, small businesses can offer the same benefits to their employees as large corporations, and every employer can keep their workers on the job. Learn more
She will fight to ensure that the deployment of clean energy creates new, high-paying, union jobs and industry decarbonization that will protect and grow jobs. Learn more
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