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Welcome to Minnesota Politics and Government on Twitter!
This is a wiki listing of Minnesota politicians, governments, political reporters, bloggers and others who are involved in politics and have a Twitter presence. Please update the list and feel free to add yourself and others.
This collaborative project was initiated in 2009 by Rachel Stassen-Berger of the Star Tribune and is maintained by the community.
Please list links in each category alphabetically by Twitter username.
NOTE: This is a non-partisan site to which all are welcome.
Minnesota Legislators
- @amysd19 -- Sen. Amy Koch, R- Buffalo
- @andreakieffer56 -- Rep. Andrea Kieffer, R-Woodbury
- @bpetersen49b -- Rep. Branden Petersen, R-Andover
- @carlymelin -- Rep. Carly Melin, DFL- Hibbing
- @davesenjem -- Senate Majority Leader Dave Senjem, R- Rochester
- @davidhann -- Sen. David Hann, R-Eden Prairie
- @debkiel -- Rep. Deb Kiel, R-Crookston
- @debrahilstrom -- Rep. Debra Hilstrom, DFL-Brooklyn Center
- @doug_wardlow -- Rep. Doug Wardlow, R-Eagan
- @drquam -- Rep. Duane Quam, R-Byron
- @epmurphy -- Rep. Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul
- @geoffmichel -- Sen. Geoff Michel, R- Edina
- @gretchenmh1 -- Sen. Gretchen Hoffman, R- Vergas
- @jdavnie -- Rep. Jim Davnie, DFL-Minneapolis
- @jeremyrmiller -- Sen. Jeremy Miller, R- Winona
- @joemcdonaldmn -- Rep. Joe McDonald, R-Delano
- @joeschomacker -- Rep. Joe Schomacker, R- Luverne
- @johnkriesel -- Rep. John Kriesel, 57A
- @johnlesch -- Rep. John Lesch, DFL-St. Paul
- @JohnMarty -- Sen. John Marty. DFL-Roseville
- @JulianneOrtman -- Deputy Senate Majority Leader Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen
- @jungbauer2010 -- Sen. Mike Jungbauer, R- East Bethel
- @kelbywoodard -- Rep. Kelby Woodard, R- Belle Plaine
- @kurtbills -- Rep. Kurt Bills, R-Rosemount
- @kdaudt -- Rep. Kurt Daudt, R-Crown
- @kurtzellers -- House Speaker Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove
- @ljhosch -- Rep. Larry Hosch, DFL-St. Joseph
- @mariongreene -- Rep. Marion Greene, DFL-Minneapolis
- @markbuesgens -- Rep. Mark Buesgens, R-Jordan
- @maryfranson -- Rep. Mary Franson, R-Long Prairie
- @mikeparry -- Sen. Mike Parry, R- Waseca
- @newmanforsenate -- Sen. Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson
- @PatGarofalo -- Rep. Pat Garofalo, R-Farmington
- @patmazorol -- Rep. Pat Mazorol, R-Bloomington
- @paulgazelka -- Sen. Paul Gazelka, R- Brainerd
- @PaulKohls -- Rep. Paul Kohls, R-Victoria
- @paulthissen -- Rep. Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis
- @PhyllisKahn -- Rep. Phyllis Kahn, DFL-Minneapolis
- @rcchamberlain1 -- Sen. Roger Chamberlain, R-Lino Lakes
- @repbanaian -- Rep. King Banaian, R-15B
- @repmattdean -- Rep. Matt Dean, R-Dellwood
- @repryanwinkler -- Rep. Ryan Winkler, DFL- Golden Valley
- @RepTerryMorrow -- Rep. Terry Morrow, DFL-St. Peter
- @terri_bonoff -- Sen. Terri Bonoff, DFL - SD43
- @scottdibble -- Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL- Minneapolis
- @SenatorBenson -- Sen. Michelle Benson, R- Ham Lake
- @SenCarlaNelson -- Sen. Carla Nelson, R- SD30
- @SenDaveBrown -- Sen. Dave Brown, R- Becker
- @SenGerlach -- Sen. Chris Gerlach, R-Apple Valley/Rosemount/Burnsville
- @senatorHiggins -- Sen. Linda Higgins, DFL-Minneapolis
- @SenatorJohnHowe -- Sen. John Howe, R - SD28
- @SenJohnPederson -- Sen. John Pederson, R- St. Cloud
- @SenatorKruse -- Sen. Benjamin Kruse, R- Brooklyn Park
- @senellena -- Sen. Ellen Anderson, DFL-St. Paul/Falcon Heights
- @SNienow -- Sen. Sean Nienow, Republican (17)
- @stevedraz -- Rep. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mezeppa
- @steve_gottwalt -- Rep. Steve Gottwalt, R-St. Cloud
- @ted_daley -- Sen. Ted Daley, R- Eagan
- @tedlillie -- Sen. Ted Lillie, R- Lake Elmo
- @thompsonsenate -- Sen. Dave Thompson, R- Lakeville
- @tinaliebling -- Rep. Tina Liebling, DFL-Rochester
- @timsandersmn -- Rep. Tim Sanders, R-Blaine
- @TomRukavina -- Rep Tom Rukavina, DFL-Virginia
- @voteforvogel -- Rep. Bruce Vogel, R-Willmar
State Politicians, Candidates and Appointees
State Government and Legislature, organizations
- @MnDeptEd -- Minnesota Department of Education
- @MinnLRL -- Minnesota Legislative Reference Library
- @MNagriculture -- Minnesota Department of Agriculture
- @mndotnews -- Minnesota Department of Transportation
- @mndottraffic -- Minnesota Department of Transportation Metro Traffic updates
- @MNHealth -- Minnesota Department of Health
- @MNHouseInfo -- The Minnesota House of Representatives' Public Information Services
- @MNHS --Minnesota Historical Society
- @MnSenateMedia - Minnesota Senate Media Services
- @mnsrc -- Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus
- @MnSCU -- Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
- @MetCouncilNews -- Metropolitan Council
- @MetroTransitMN -- Metro Transit, a division of the Metropolitan Council
- @CCLRT -- Central Corridor Light Rail Transit construction project
- @SWLRT -- Southwest Light Rail Transit construction project
- @PositivelyMN -- Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
- @UMNews -- University of Minnesota News Service
- @MNOetNews -- Minnesota Office of Enterprise Technology
- @SenateDFL -- Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus
- @MNCommerce -- Minnesota Department of Commerce
- @MMBCommunicates -- Minnesota Management and Budget
- @MnDPS_DPS - Minnesota Department of Public Safety
- @MnDPS_BCA - Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (DPS)
- @MnDPS_MSP - Minnesota State Patrol (DPS)
- @MnDPS_OTS - Office of Traffic Safety (DPS)
- @MnDPS_SFM - State Fire Marshal's Office (DPS)
- @MnDPS_HSEM - Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DPS)
State Government and Legislature, individuals
- @bobhume - Senior Communications Advisor, Governor Mark Dayton
- @jjpollard18 -- John Pollard, Legislative and Communications Director of MMB
- @MattSwenson - Director of Communications, Minnesota Department of Commerce
- @jkboyne-- Jodi Boyne, House GOP Caucus Director of Public Affairs
- @ktinuch - Press Secretary for Governor Mark Dayton
- @kwatt -- Kevin Watterson, director of media services, Minnesota House Republican Caucus
- @msvoss -- Melinda Voss, public relations at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
- @m_ditty -- Meredith Salsbery, Communications Director, Metropolitan Council
- @PGless -- Peter Glessing, House Republican staffer
- @PWiniecki -- Peter Winiecki, Communications Specialist, Senate Republican Caucus
- @RebeccaPeichel -- Rebecca Peichel, House staffer
- @sclosmore -- Susan Closmore, New Media Specialist, Senate Republican Caucus
- @swhalenMN -- Sandra Whalen, Communications Specialist, Senate Republican Caucus
- @tinaflintsmith -- Chief of Staff, Mark Dayton
- @mikehowardmn -- Director of Public Affairs, House DFL Caucus
- @zrodvold -- Campaign Director, House DFL Caucus
- @MSPPIO - Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer, Lt. Eric Roeske
- @MSPPIO_NW - Minnesota State Patrol Public Information Officer Covering NW MN - Sgt. Jesse Grabow
- @doug_neville - Doug Neville Deputy Director of Communications, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety
- @karamn - Kara Owens - PIO, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety
Local Government Politicians and Candidates
- @AmberCollett — Hennepin Soil and Water Supervisor, District 2
- @bpjohnjordan — Brooklyn Park City Council Candidate, West District
- @davepinto — Dave Pinto, candidate for Ramsey County Attorney 2010
- @derricklehrke - Republican candidate for House in 54A, Cottage Grove City Council member
- @kittensheriff — Kitten for Sheriff, candidate for Hennepin County Sheriff 2010
- @LisaWeik — Washington County Commissioner, Lisa Weik
- @mayorcoleman — Mayor Chris Coleman of Saint Paul
- @MayorRTRybak — Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, DFLer
- @mayortodd — Todd Larson, Farmington Mayor
- @MikMagEagan — Mike Maguire, Mayor, Eagan
- @olehovde — House Candidate for District 59B
- @plindstrom — Peter Lindstrom, Mayor, Falcon Heights
- @randymaluchnik — Carver County Commissioner, Randy Maluchnik
- @rmcfarlin — Bob McFarlin, Met Council District 3
- @smallcitymayor — Mayor Nathan McLaughlin, Clarissa Minnesota
- @stpauljim — Saint Paul City Council Candidate, Ward 2
- @TonyYarusso — Tony Yarusso, District E Member, Metropolitan Parks and Open Space Commission
- @wyomingmayor — Sheldon Anderson, Wyoming Mayor
- @votejohnchoi — John Choi for Ramsey County Attorney
Local Government
School Districts
Federal Politicians and Candidates
2012 Legislative candidates (non-incumbents)
Please include the candidate's party and the district number for the office being sought.
- @barbyarusso — Barb Yarusso, DFL - Shoreview, House District 42A
- @colinmlee -- Colin Lee, DFL - Lakeville, House District 58A
- @JoshDOndich --- Josh D. Ondich, Republican, Shakopee/Prior Lake Senate District 55
- @jobayers ---- Joanna Bayers, DFL- Hastings, House District 54B
- @melisafranzen -- Melisa Franzen, DFL, Edina/Bloomington, Senate District 49
- @Reid4House — Reid Johnson, Republican, Crystal/New Hope/Golden Valley/Plymouth, House District 45B
- @RozPeterson -- Roz Peterson, Republican, House Dist. 56B, Lakeville-Burnsville
- @walshformn — Joe Walsh, DFL, Mille Lacs/Kanabec/Sherburne Counties House District 15A
Newspapers, Television, Wire Services and Radio
- @AC830 -- Adam Carter, Anchor, reporter, 830 WCCO-AM
- @Aeikens -- Dave Aeikens, St. Cloud Times reporter, contributor to Political Quarry blog
- @AndyDriscollTTT -- Andy Driscoll, TruthToTell, KFAI
- @BobShomper -- Bob Shomper, Program Director 830 WCCO-AM
- @bhayle -- Ben Hayle, News Producer/Anchor North Metro TV
- @brd_dispatch -- Brainerd Dispatch
- @bringmn -- BringMeTheNews
- @CDS830 -- Craig Shroepfer, Studio Coordinator, 830 WCCO
- @CityHallScoop -- St. Paul City Hall news from the Pioneer Press
- @DaphneWCCO -- Daphne Adato, News Director, 830 WCCO
- @dhenry -- Journalist. MinnPost's Washington D.C. intern
- @dwallbank -- Derek Wallbank, Washington correspondent, MinnPost
- @capitolchatter -- Don Davis, Social Media Agency Manchester' political writer
- @danika_peterson - Danika Peterson, News Director/Anchor, North Metro TV
- @EPSunCurrent -- Weekly newspaper covering Eden Prairie, edited by @chrisolwell
- @EricBlackInc -- Eric Black, political reporter, MinnPost
- @FinalWord - Northern Alliance Radio Network Volume III, "The FInal Word" - King Banaian's talk show on AM1280.
- @HinesWCCO -- John Hines, 830WCCO Radio, Hinesight Show
- @JournalNewsroom -- Fergus Falls Daily Journal
- @LateDebate -- Minnesota's Political Post-Game Show talk radio 95.9 FM, hosted by @JackTomczak and @BenjaminKruse
- @Lisasschwarz -- Lisa Schwarz, breaking news/politics/travel editor, St. Cloud Times, contributor to Political Quarry blog
- @LynchonCCO -- WCCO Radio meteorologist Mike Lynch
- @Martigal -- Political reporter Martiga Lohn, of the Associated Press
- @mlahammer -- Twin Cities Public Television Political Reporter
- @msommerhauser -- St. Cloud Times political/enterprise reporter contributor to Political Quarry blog
- @MPR -- Minnesota Public Radio
- @mprpolitics -- Minnesota Public Radio political feed
- @narn2 - Northern Alliance Radio Network, Volume II (Mitch Berg and Ed Morrissey), on AM1280.
- @NewsCut -- Bob Collins, News Cut blogger, Minnesota Public Radio
- @northmetrotv -- North Metro TV, community television station covering Anoka County
- @PatKessler -- Pat Kessler, WCCO TV
- @PBhcarlson -- Heather J. Carlson, Rochester Post-Bulletin political reporter
- @PolAnimal -- Pioneer Press main politics account (includes links from The Political Animal blog and Pioneer Press politics articles)
- @RachelSB -- Star Tribune political reporter Rachel E. Stassen-Berger, also feeds from Hot Dish Politics blog and Star Tribune politics articles.
- @radiofreenation -- Marty Owings, Radio Free Nation
- @RecordReport -- Morrison County Record
- @royalpratt -- Gregory Pratt, City Pages staff writer.
- @SCTIMES - St. Cloud Times, www.sctimes.com
- @sportsmn - BringMeTheNews Sports
- @StowyDad -- Political reporter Brian Bakst, of the Associated Press
- @stribrooks -- Star Tribune political reporter Jennifer Brooks
- @StribDiaz --Washington correspondent Kevin Diaz of the Minneapolis Star Tribune
- @SueJeffersKTLK -- The Sue Jeffers Show, KTLK 100.3, Saturdays, 4-7pm
- @Swedog -- Bemidji Pioneer Opinion Page/Political Editor Brad Swenson
- @TomScheck -- Political reporter Tom Scheck, of Minnesota Public Radio
- @ThisweekMN -- Thisweek Newspapers/Thisweeklive.com, south metro community newspapers
- @TwoPuttTommy -- Guest Host on AM950 KTNF Radio
- @5hauser -- Tom Hauser, 5 Eyewitness News, KSTP-TV. Host of At Issue.
- @b_nahm - Becky Nahm, 5 Eyewitness News, KSTP-TV. Producer of At Issue.
- @WoodburyMN -- Woodbury Bulletin
- @WCCOBreaking -- WCCO.com Breaking News feed
- @WCCOBrendan -- Brendan Kearin, Producer, "The Chad Hartman Show" 830 WCCO AM
- @WCCOKyle -- Kyle Shiely, Producer, "News and Views" 830 WCCO AM
- @WCCOradio -- News Radio 830 WCCO AM
Bloggers, Vloggers and New Media
- @aaarf -- Andy Aplikowski Blogger residualforces.com, looktruenorth.com
- @aaronklemz -- Blogger at thecuckingstool.blogspot.com
- @andygifford -- Recent divorcee, semi-retired activist, news fiend, newish father, and connoisseur of politics and local history.
- @andypost1 -- Blogger at MinnesotaDemocratsExposed.com, former Seifert for Governor Staffer, Columnist for MN Daily
- @annemfinn -- Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
- @Anokaflash -- "Flash" of Centrisity
- @Bblaw -- Legal issues and occasional Minnesota and national politics.
- @BFDally -- Benjamin Dally, http://twincitieslibery.com Twin Cities Liberty Network, Minnesota Politics From The Libertarian-Right
- @BillsandVotes Minnesota House and Senate vote tracking billsandvotes.com
- @blakeffm -- Jonathan Blake, Vice President of the Freedom Foundation of Minnesota
- @DerekBrigham -- Derek Brigham of looktruenorth.com, freedomdogs.com; CD3 GOP Vice Chair
- @derickson -- David Erickson of e-strategyblog.com, public relations/online strategist
- @brianfalldin -- Brian Falldin, Democratic Speechwriter - New Media Professional
- @bloisolson -- MinnPost contributor, political commentator
- @Brad_Carlson -- Blogger at BradCarlson.org and member of the Northern Alliance Radio Network on AM 1280 The Patriot
- @CharlieQuimby -- Blogger, Across the Great Divide; Fellow, Growth & Justice
- @chuckumenatary -- Chuck Olsen formerly of The UpTake, now with TPT's MN Original
- @DaveEngstrom -- Lobbyist and Executive Director Mn Assn. of Small Cities
- @dbrauer -- David Brauer, MinnPost media reporter and politics analyst
- @doctorgonzo -- Nathan Hunstad, blogger and former legislative staffer
- @donreeder -- Don Reeder, public affairs for League of Minnesota Cities
- @dtilsen -- David Tilsen - The American Idiot (3 posts since February 2009)
- @DustyTrice -- Blogger/Democratic operative Dusty Trice
- @e_austin -- Eric Austin, St. Cloud area blogger
- @EleanorAve -- EleanorAve, Editorial Blog
- @ericmferguson -- Eric Ferguson, MN Progressive Project contributor
- @eric_pusey -- The Big E - Blogger, co-owner of MN Progressive Project
- @eyeonpolitics -- Blogger at Eye On Politics and True North;
- @garyncarlson -- Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
- @jasonbarnett -- Jason Barnett at The UpTake
- @JayWeiner - Jay Weiner, MinnPost, author of "This Is Not Florida: How Al Franken Won The Minnesota Senate Recount."
- @JeffRosenberg - Jeff Rosenberg, writer at MNpublius
- @jennorourke72 -- Lobbyist with the League of Minnesota Cities
- @JoeBodell - Joe Bodell, MN Progressive Project
- @joekimball -- Joe Kimball, Minnpost
- @JohnVanHecke -- John Van Hecke, Executive Director at Minnesota 2020
- @jkfecke -- Jeff Fecke at Blog of the Moderate Left and MN Progressive Project
- @justjudyblog -- Blogger at JustJudyJudyJudy / DFL Activist
- @katekieffer -- Conservative blogger
- @KDBremer -- Karl Bremer of Ripple in Stillwater, award-winning investigative reporting
- @KentLaugen - following issues in Red Wing and SE MN. myredwing.wordpress.com
- @keewatinrose -- Northeastern Minnesota blogger at MN Progressive Project
- @KevinEcker -- Kevin Ecker of EckerNet.Com and True North (looktruenorth.com)
- @lukehellier - Former Blogger at MinnesotaDemocratsExposed.com
- @lloydletta - Eva Young at Lloydletta's Nooz and Dump Michele Bachmann
- @LookTrueNorth - True North - center-right Minnesota group blog.
- @MarkGisleson - Mark Gisleson of Norwegianity
- @maryturck - Mary Turck and NewsDay blog
- @MDETweets - MinnesotaDemocratsExposed.Com
- @MinnesotaBrown - Aaron J. Brown, MinnesotaBrown.com, Iron Range author, blogger, columnist & radio producer
- @MinnPost -- MinnPost.com web editor Corey Anderson
- @mitchpberg -- Mitch Berg of Shot In The Dark, True North and the Northern Alliance Radio Network.
- @mmcintee -- Mike McIntee, Executive Producer The UpTake and AM950 "Quick On The UpTake" Radio Host
- @mncapitolgirl -- Rach Eggert of Rach's Political Report
- @MNIndy -- Minnesota Independent
- @MNObserver -- "MN Observer" of The Cucking Stool
- @MNProgressive -- MN Progressive Project, maintained by Joe Bodell
- @mnRIGHTnow -- mnrightnow.com
- @mobilerootsbiz -- iPhone/Android/Blackberry app strategy and development for advocacy & political organizations
- @newtbuster -- Dave Mindeman at mnpACT!
- @nickcoleman -- Nick Coleman, Twin Cities journalist
- @NoahKunin -- Noah Kunin formerly with The UpTake and Sunlight Foundation
- @nwlaroche -- Nancy LaRoche, contributor to LookTrueNorth.com and FreedomDogs
- @PoliticsMN -- Politics in Minnesota
- @Populista -- Karl Singer, contributor to MN Progressive Project
- @PrncessPolitics -- Laura Gatz (@GOPrincess) of PrincessPolitics.com and LookTrueNorth.com, covering MN and National politics
- @Quist_Galaxie -- Steve Quist, MNDem
- @robinmarty -- Robin Marty of Minnesota Independent
- @RRGOnline -- Chris Walden of rocketsredglareonline.com
- @s4xton -- Aaron Landry, former Sr. Correspondent to MNpublius, Producer of the Heavy Table
- @sallyjos -- Sally Jo Sorensen at Bluestem Prairie
- @scsuscholars -- King Banian of scsuscholars.com
- @Sean_Olsen -- Sean Olsen at Brick City Blog
- @SmartPolitics -- from the University of Minnesota's Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
- @speakforwe -- Michael Dahl, citizen engagement for economic justice & aspirational politics
- @SteffWeiss - Stephanie Weiss, League of Minnesota Cities, public relations consulting manager
- @tcdailyplanet -- Mary Turck at Twin Cities Daily Planet
- @tcimc -- Twin Cities Indymedia
- @theuptake -- Citizen journalism at The UpTake
- @TimothyBurke -- Recovering campaign op, PR guy and Farmington school board member.
- @tomasteward-- Investigative Director, FFM
- @tomelko -- Tom Elko formerly with the UpTake, now with BringMeTheNews.com
- @TwoPuttTommy -- Citizen Punditry at Mn ProgressiveProject and TwoPuttTommy.com
- @uptakemn -- the UpTake's Minnesota-specific feed
- @wabbitoid -- Erik Hare of Barataria
- @wbgleason - Bill Gleason - U of M faculty gadfly
- @valkry18 -- Zoie Walden conservative grassroots/social media activist
- @xavierla -- New Media Director at Alliance for a Better Minnesota
- @zackstephenson -- Zack Stephenson, contributor to MNpublius
- @mzipper - Mike Zipko, social media/public affairs consultant
Other Tweeters of Political Interest in Minnesota, individuals
- @AcareyGOPyankee -- Fmr. Pawlenty Press Sec., Current Spokesman for NY Repblican Party, Fmr. Pro Ball Player
- @andrewwagner -- MNGOP Activist, Assistant to Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek, Fmr. Pawlenty for President Field Staffer.
- @BillHillsman -- Wellstone/Ventura/Barkley Ad Guru (Updates are protected)
- @bjohnson_mn -- Chair of Senate District 35 (GOP), and Local Political Observer
- @bmcclung -- Brian McClung, McClung Communications & Public Relations, Former Deputy Chief of Staff & spokesman, Governor Tim Pawlenty
- @BridgetCusick -- Communication professional
- @CGeorgia -- Chris Georgia, New Media Coordinator for the American Action Network
- @CleanWaterDan -- Dan Endreson, Legislative Program Coordinator, Clean Water Action
- @ChrisShields -- Communications Director, Minnesota AFL-CIO
- @ctiedeman -- Public Affairs and Political Consultant
- @DarrellCharlesH -- Director of Communications and Development, Minnesota Family Council
- @DavidStrom -- Conservative Pundit and radio host, Minnesota House Republican research consultant
- @DeniseCardinal -- Executive Director at Alliance for a Better Minnesota
- @DJWolter -- Daniel Wolter, former spokesman for U of M, former communications director for Gov. Pawlenty
- @EricFought -- Former Minnesota DFL Party Communications Director, Communications Consultant
- @EricHarpel -- Chairman McLeod County Republican party Eric Harpel
- @ErikLeist -- Chairman House District 7A BPOU
- @GOPrincess -- MNGOP activist and Founder of PrincessPolitics.com blog, contributor to LookTrueNorth.com
- @AndyParrishMN -- Minnesota political veteran, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann's former Chief of Staff Andy Parrish
- @HofmeisterJohn -- Executive Director, Minnesota College Republicans (@MNCRs)
- @jackiebateman -- Political staffer
- @jacoblittler -- Campaign Manager, Rukavina for Governor
- @jakeloesch -- former Senate Republican staffer
- @javimorillo -- President, SEIU Local 26
- @jeffblodgett -- Executive Director at Wellstone Action
- @jsheeran -- Communications Director at Minnesota 2020
- @julieblaha -- President, Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota
- @KatieNadeau -- Operations Manager at Minnesota business association
- @KTAndrea -- President/CEO of Fourth Sector Consulting (@4th_Sector).
- @markhdrake -- Former Republican Party of Minnesota Communications Director
- @markmywordz415 -- VP, Public Affairs, Insurance Federation of Minnesota
- @markranummn -- Regional Public Library Director
- @mbrodkorb -- Michael Brodkorb, former Senate Republican Caucus Communications Director
- @McClungPR -- McClung Communications & Public Relations, LLC, firm led by former Pawlenty spox Brian McClung
- @mikeschardin -- Public Relations/Public Affairs Professional, betmar languages
- @MinnCAN -- The Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now
- @MN_Love -- Secretary of the MN CD2 GOP and Deputy Chair of the MN Scott County GOP
- @NexusPolitics -- Republican Political Strategist
- @NobleFreshEnerg -- Executive Director of Fresh Energy
- @ProfStevenSmith -- Steve Smith, Wash U professor, commentator
- @rcarlbom -- Richard Carlbom, Campaign Manager, Minnesotans United
- @reillyg -- Reilly Goodwin, PR and public affairs at Tunheim
- @rmcfarlin - Public affairs consultant with Weber Shandwick Worldwide
- @ryanlyk -- Minnesota College Republicans Chair
- @SalPaulsen -- State Treasurer, Independence Party
- @SenatorColeman -- Former Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman
- @TylerVerry -- Former Minnesota College Republicans Chair
- @VThorstenson -- MN Senate DFL staffer - redistricting
- @wilkintp -- Tim Wilkin, lobbyist and former legislator
Other Tweeters of Political Interest in Minnesota, organizations
- @7007 -- Anoka Hennepin Education Minnesota
- @ABetterMN -- Alliance for a Better Minnesota
- @amsdmn --Association of Metropolitan School Districts
- @CafeconLecheGOP -- Cafe Con Leche (coffee with milk) Republicans, an organization promoting a friendlier America and GOP for New Americans
- @CKCourageCenter -- Courage Center, a Minnesota-based rehabilitation and resource center serving people with disabilities
- @DakotaComm -- Dakota Communities, a nonprofit providing residential and In Home services to people with disabilities throughout the Twin Cities Metro area
- @DukePowell -- Minnesota Ambulance Association
- @EducationMN -- Education Minnesota
- @Enterprise_minn -- Enterprise Minnesota
- @FairMN -- Minnesotans for a Fair Economy
- @FreshEnergy -- Fresh Energy
- @GiveMN -- Online charitable giving platform featuring all MN Nonprofits
- @goffhoward - Minnesota-based public affairs and public relations firm
- @growthandjust -- Growth and Justice think tank
- @IBNNNEWS -- The Independent Business News Network
- @LSSofMN - Statewide nonprofit advocating on state and federal levels for people with disabilities, older adults & youth.
- @LitHappens -- Political direct mail consulting
- @MCCL_org -- Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life
- @MEPartnership -- Minnesota Environmental Partnership
- @MHTA -- Minnesota High Tech Association tweets
- @MinnCCD - Coalition of organizations that support people with disabilities and public policy
- @MinneapolisFed -- News and speeches from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
- @MNAFLCIO -- Minnesota AFL-CIO
- @MN2020 -- Minnesota 2020
- @mnbev - Minnesota Beverage Associatio
- @MNCRs -- Minnesota College Republicans Official Feed
- @MNFreeMktInst -- Minnesota Free Market Institute
- @MNMomentum -- Grassroots coalition of fans working towards a stadium solution for Minnesota
- @MNmediaservices -- Minnesota Media Services Inc., A public affairs firm run by Nate Dybvig
- @MNSmallCities -- Minnesota Association of Small Cities (300+ cities under 5000 population)
- @MSCSA -- Minnesota State College Student Association
- @MSUSA1967 -- Minnesota State University Student Association
- @MWenergynews -- Tracking energy issues throughout the Midwest
- @NetrootsMN -- Netroots Minnesota, a regional conference of @Netroots_Nation
- @NexusPolitics -- Republican Political Strategist
- @NobleFreshEnerg -- Executive Director of Fresh Energy
- @OurVoicesMN -- Our Voices Count Minnesota, Minnesotans against photo ID amendment
- @PublicAffairsCo -- Public Affairs Company (PAC) is a nationally recognized government relations firm specializing in grassroots politics and media relations.
- @reNEWMinnesota -- reNEW.mn Campaign
- @ReturnMyRebate -- ReturnMyRebate.com, a campaign to get funding for the renters' credit fully restored
- @RedRightandBrew -- Red, Right & Brew political happy hour and networking organization, founded by @GOPrincess
- @SaveTheVikesOrg -- Grassroots group dedicated to building a new stadium & keeping the Vikings in MN.
- @SEIUHCMN -- SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
- @supporttheu -- The University of Minnesota's Legislative Network
- @TakeActionMN -- TakeAction Minnesota
- @TEAMMAPE - Public employee union in Minnesota.
- @tlcminnesota -- Transit for Livable Communities
- @trailblazersoft -- Minnesota based Political Campaign and Nonprofit Database and software company
- @wellstoneaction -- Wellstone Action
- @UMN_Heath_Talk-- University of Minnesota Academic Health Center Communications
- @VOICESWomen -- Voices of Conservative Women
- @WeberJohnsonPA - Minnesota based Public Affairs and Political Consulting Company
- @MLKBlvdEatery - Capitol Concession stand on 2nd floor at the Capitol.
Minnesota Political Parties and Staff
- @acocking -- Republican Party of Minnesota Research Director
- @agsutton -- Former Republican Party Chair Tony Sutton
- @BruceAndersonIP -- Independence Party Director Bruce Anderson
- @DESturrock -- Republican Party Secretary/Treasurer David Sturrock
- @DFL58 -- Senate District 58 DFL (Lakeville and Farmington)
- @fcdfl -- Fillmore county DFL (CD1, 31B)
- @IndyMN -- Independence Party of Minnesota
- @kellyfen283 -- Republican Party Deputy Chair Kelly Fenton
- @kenmartin73 -- DFL Party Chair, Ken Martin
- @ksosanie -- DFL Party Communications Director, Kristin Sosanie
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@LewisMinn -- Independence Party Communications Director Matt Lewis
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@MarkJenkins_IP -- Independence Party Chair Mark Jenkins
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@mbrodkorb -- Former Republican Party Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb
- @MinnDFL3CD -- Minnesota Congressional District 3 DFL (West Metro)
- @MinnesotaDFL -- Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
- @MNCD2GOP -- Congressional District 2 GOP (Rep. John Kline)
- @MNGOP -- Minnesota Republican Party
- @PatShortridge -- Republican Party Chair Pat Shortridge
- @ScottCountyGOP -- Scott County GOP
- @SD44DFL -- Senate District 44 DFL (St. Louis Park, New Hope)
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@SD45 -- District 45 GOP (Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth, Robbinsdale)
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@SD56DFL -- Minnesota Senate District 56 DFL (East Metro: Woodbury, Lake Elmo and more)
Former Politicians and Candidates
- @seifertmn -- Former candidate for Governor and State Rep. Marty Seifert, R-Marshall
- @colinmlee -- 2010 Legislative Candidate, Colin Lee, Lakeville
- @DanCraigie -- 2010 Green Party Candidate (59B)
- @DukePowell - Former State Representative Burnsville/Savage
- @RobHahnForGov -- Rob Hahn, IP Candidate for Governor 2010
- @sharon4anderson -- Sharon Anderson, Republican attorney general candidate
- @T_Horner -- IP endorsed gubernatorial candidate Tom Horner
- @votebest -- Adam Best, DFL Candidate for MN House (52A)
- @terrypearson -- Republican Candidate for House (39b)
- @Entenza4Gov -- DFL 2010 gubernatorial candidate Matt Entenza (and staff)
- @Housley4Senate -- GOP endorsed MNSenate District 57 candidate Karin Housley's campaign Twitter. Personal Twitter @karinhousley
- @JDemos4Congress -- Joel Demos, GOP endorsed candidate for U.S. Congress (5th)
- @Cavlan2010 -- Michael Cavlan, Independent Progressive for MN CD 5
- @Nick_Petersen -- GOP endorsed candidate for Senate (45)
- @Reid4House -- Reid Johnson, GOP endorsed candidate for Representative (45B)
- @Martin4mn -- Mark Martin, GOP endorsed candidate for Rep. 45-A
- @Teresa4Congress -- Endorsed Republican candidate for MN CD 4
- @ReedforCongress - DFL Candidate for MN06 (Seat held by Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann)
- @DrShepard -- Republican Candidate for the 4th CD (Seat held by DFL Rep. Betty McCollum)
- @TarrylClark -- DFL Candidate for MN06 (Seat held by Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann)
- @forshey4house -- Republican House candidate Keith Forshey (22a)
- @sheldonanderson -- Republican candidate for House Sheldon Anderson (17B)
- @Republicanfor5a -- Republican 2010 State Legislative Candidate Greg Knutson (5A)
- @Schultz4RCA -- David Schultz, candidate for Ramsey County Attorney 2010
- @rcbarden - Dr. R. Chris Barden, candidate for MN Attorney General
- @UncleAlJuhnke -- Former Rep. Al Juhnke, DFL-Willmar
- @tomemmer -- Former Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Delano, former @MNGOP Candidate for Governor for 2010
- @timpawlenty -- Republican former Gov. Tim Pawlenty
- @swailsie -- Former Rep. Marsha Swails, DFL-Woodbury
- @tarrylclark -- Former Asst. Senate Majority Leader Tarryl Clark, DFL-St. Cloud, former candidate for U.S. House
- @djcarlson_mn -- Republican 2010 Senate Candidate David Carlson (38)
- @MAKMinnesota -- Former Minnesota House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, former DFL candidate for governor
- @kimballhal -- DFL 2010 MN Senate Candidate Hal Kimball (18)
- @RussForHouse -- Endorsed Republican candidate for House (50B)
- @JimOberstar -- Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar (by staff)
- @LauraBrod -- Rep. Laura Brod,R-New Prague
- @karlabigham -- Rep. Karla Bigham, DFL-Cottage Grove
- @GovArne -- Former Republican Governor Arne H. Carlson (1991-1999)
- @KathySaltzman -- Former Sen. Kathy Saltzman, DFL-Woodbury
- @BPJohnJordan - Former Rep. John Jordan, R-Brooklyn Park
- @craigklausing - Former Mayor, Roseville
Hashtags in use among Minnesota's Political Twitterers
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