Endorsements

Amáda Márquez Simula has been a steadfast champion for Minnesotans for years. As both a community organizer and mayor of Columbia Heights, she has a track record of success delivering real solutions for working families. I could not be more excited to endorse her as the next Minnesota State Representative in 39B.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
United States House of Representatives – Minnesota District 5

From the moment I met Amáda, I knew she would be a hardworking partner as a fellow mayor for our neighbors in Columbia Heights and regionally. Amáda has served successfully in various leadership roles and her thoughtful commitment to working collaboratively for our communities is energizing. Amáda has practical experience, understanding how state policy impacts our cities, including residents and businesses. I am proud to endorse Amáda Márquez Simula to serve as the representative for over half of the city of New Brighton in Minnesota House District 39B.

Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas, Mayor of New Brighton

Kari Niedfeldt-Thomas
Mayor of New Brighton

As a New Brighton City Council member, I’ve seen Amáda Márquez Simula guide our neighboring city of Columbia Heights with steady, compassionate leadership and a sharp understanding of how state policy directly impacts public safety, housing, and small businesses in communities like ours. I’m confident she will be a strong and effective voice for District 39B at the Capitol.

Emily Dunsworth

Emily Dunsworth
City Council Member, New Brighton

As mayor of Columbia Heights, Amada Márquez Simula has proven herself a fierce and resilient leader, especially during moments of crisis, including recent federal immigration enforcement that terrorized hard-working families and vulnerable communities in our district. Her authentic, dedicated service is exactly what District 39B needs at the state capitol. I am proud to endorse Amáda for the Minnesota House of Representatives and know she will fight for our communities with the same strength and conviction she has shown as mayor.

Abdullahi Abdulle

Abdullahi Abdulle
Former New Brighton City Council Member

Having seen her tireless commitment to her community as mayor, I am honored to endorse Amáda because I know her leadership is rooted in the hard work and thoughtfulness our State House deserves.

Heidi Garrido

Heidi Garrido
Hopkins City Council Member

Minnesota DFL Feminist Caucus
Minnesota DFL Feminist Caucus
Women Winning
Women Winning
AFSCME Council 5 - We make Minnesota happen
AFSCME Council 5
Fairvote Minnesota Democracy Champion. I Heart Ranked Choice Voting
Fairvote Minnesota
Wendy Webster, Mayor of Saint Anthony Village
Wendy Webster
Mayor of Saint Anthony Village
Connie Bernardy
Connie Bernardy
Former Minnesota Representative SD 39
Minnesota State Senator Carolyn Laine, District 41
Carolyn Laine
Former Minnesota State Senator SD 39
Jonathon Rehlander
Former Chair of Minnesota DFL SD 39