Jacob Johnson

“This campaign is about bringing people together to solve problems and make life more affordable,” said Jake Johnson. “We earned this endorsement by bringing a record number of Republicans and Independents into our movement, and we’re going to keep building on that momentum to win in November and deliver for southern Minnesota in Congress.”

“Jake Johnson is a man of the people who is going to fight for working people,” said Pat Ryan. “A lifelong public school teacher who worked hard to achieve his own American Dream, Jake is now running a strong grassroots campaign to make life affordable for the next generation of southern Minnesotans. He’s a public servant that’s going to stand up to the big corporations and corrupt interests that have taken over our politics and our economy, and I’m proud to support him in flipping Minnesota’s first congressional district.”

“Right now, over 80% of Americans do not trust their government and that must change, and change now. That is why I am endorsing Jake Johnson for Congress. I know he will go to bat for term limits, work towards a balanced budget, and represent the people and not just the wealthy interests,” said Arne Carlson, former Republican Governor and State Auditor of Minnesota.”

“I’m running for Congress to fight for the hardworking people of southern Minnesota,” said Jake Johnson. “That means making life cheaper and easier for working families, and advocating for their rights to negotiate for better wages and working conditions. I’m honored to have the support of AFSCME as we fight for everyday Minnesotans, not billionaires and big corporations.”

“Jake Johnson doesn't just talk about the challenges educators face — he lives them every day in his Rochester classroom,” said Monica Byron, president of Education Minnesota. “As a math teacher and proud Education Minnesota member, Jake knows firsthand what's at stake for students and school workers. We're proud to endorse an educator for Congress.”

“I’m proud to be endorsed by IBEW Local 343. The workers who power our communities deserve a representative who will fight for good-paying jobs, lower costs, and real investment in energy infrastructure across southern Minnesota. That's what I'll fight for if I'm elected to Congress,” said Jake Johnson.”

“As a high school math teacher, Jake is a natural problem-solver. As Republicans stand by while this administration spends billions on endless wars while slashing funding for health care—the numbers in Washington just aren’t adding up,” said Shaughnessy Naughton, President of 314 Action. “From the classroom to Congress, we desperately need leaders like Jake with real-world experience and expertise we can count on. We’re proud to endorse Jake and look forward to supporting his campaign.”

“Jake understands that health care should be centered around working people, not corporate profits or political agendas,” said Dr. Rob Davidson, Executive Director for the Committee to Protect Health Care. “They’ve shown a commitment not just to protecting health care, but to expanding and improving it for Americans. At a time when patients and families are facing rising costs for everything, including their monthly premiums, prescription drugs costs, and more, it’s critical to have leaders in Congress like Jake who will look out for them and their health, not the health of billionaires’ pocketbooks and corporate bottom lines.”

“Defeat Extremists is proud to endorse Jake Johnson to represent the people of Southern Minnesota in Congress,” said Noah Dion, National Political Director of Defeat Extremists. “A lifelong public school teacher and union member, Jake will fight every day for working families to protect Medicare and Social Security and make life more affordable. As out-of-touch, extremist Republicans like Congressman Brad Finstad attack working families, Jake is fighting back. Defeat Extremists is confident that Jake has what it takes to win this critical seat in the path to the House majority.”

“Jake Johnson is ready to take on the corruption in Washington that’s driving up costs and squeezing families,” said Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek. “He’ll work to unrig the system so it serves everyone, not just corporate lobbyists and billionaire donors. We’re proud to endorse him and look forward to helping him win in November.”

“I’m grateful for the endorsement of End Citizens United,” said Jake Johnson. “While too many career politicians are using their office to benefit the donors who help them stay in power, I’m running for a different reason. I’m committed to fighting corruption so that people in our district can worry less about affording their daily necessities. I look forward to working with End Citizens United so that we can bring down costs and make the government work for our communities.”

“We need somebody who will listen to their constituents, hear our pain, hear our problems, and actually care about them,” said Beth Benike, founder and CEO of Busy Baby. “I attempted multiple times to reach Brad Finstad — went to his office, talked to his staff, had multiple phone calls. I have yet to hear from him. Additionally, my husband is a farmer and I’m a veteran, so Finstad claims to be supportive of small businesses, farmers, and veterans, but I have yet to feel that in any way at all.”

“Jake shows up for his neighbors the same way he shows up for his students: prepared, principled, and ready to solve problems,” said Dan Feehan. “Jake embodies the hard‑work ethic and sense of duty that define southern Minnesota. He’s the kind of servant‑leader who will fight to lower costs, protect rural healthcare, and make sure Washington answers to working families, not big corporations.”