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MARISA SIMONETTI

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MARISA SIMONETTI
Candidate for U.S. Senate
NON CHALLENGER
Biography
Marisa Simonetti is an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota for the 2026 election. A businesswoman and mother from Edina, she holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Minnesota and previously ran for Hennepin County Commissioner. Simonetti, who describes herself as a conservative focused on family values, was arrested in June 2024 for misdemeanor assault.
Top Priorities
  • Affordable healthcare and housing
  • Economic/educational opportunity
  • Public safety
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