MNA Nurse-Endorsed:
2025 CANDIDATES
Xp Lee, HD 34B
Lee stood out to nurses because of his commitment to co-governance, stating that his door will always be open to MNA and that he believes legislation is strongest when informed by those with frontline expertise. He shared personal experiences with the healthcare system and spoke with gratitude about the role nurses played in supporting his family, underscoring his support for safe staffing and his determination to push back against the corporatization of healthcare. Lee further committed to partnering with MNA to advance single-payer healthcare in Minnesota, ensuring that no one is denied care due to inability to pay, and he pledged to oppose the nurse licensure compact to prioritize hiring and retaining nurses within Minnesota communities.
Melvin Carter, Saint Paul Mayor
Carter stood out to nurses because he emphasized that the values guiding his leadership in Saint Paul—community health, safety, and strength—directly align with MNA’s advocacy for safe staffing, fair wages, and high-quality patient care. He pointed to his record of purchasing medical debt, advancing workplace protections, and ensuring that those who care for others are cared for in return. Carter also expressed full support for staffing ratios, spoke about learning from nurses firsthand, and affirmed his backing of the Minnesota Health Plan, pledging to stand with MNA at the Capitol. With a history of walking picket lines and working alongside labor to strengthen workplace protections, Carter committed to continuing to stand with MNA members in their fights ahead.