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Dean Phillips ended his presidential campaign on March 6, 2024.


“ I didn’t set out to enter this race. But it looks like on our current course, the Democrats will lose and Trump will be our President again. President Biden is a good man and someone I tremendously respect. I understand why other Democrats don’t want to run against him, and why we are here. This is a last-minute campaign, but desperate times call for desperate measures, and courage is an important value to me. If President Biden is the Democratic nominee, we face an unacceptable risk of Trump being back in the White House. I know this campaign is a long shot, but that is why I think it is important and worth doing.[1] ”
—Dean Phillips (October 2023)[2]


Dean Phillips (D) was a U.S. representative from Minnesota. He announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election on October 26, 2023.[3] Phillips withdrew from the race on March 6, 2024.[4]

Phillips said his campaign was focused on four main issues: bringing down the cost of living by being pro-worker and pro-business, improving community safety by addressing mental health and drug issues, investing in young people, and making politics less divisive by pursuing policies like term limits, campaign finance reform, and bipartisan presidential Cabinets. Phillips also said, "It looks like on our current course, the Democrats will lose and Trump will be our President again. [...] If President Biden is the Democratic nominee, we face an unacceptable risk of Trump being back in the White House."[5]

Phillips had served in the U.S. House representing Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District since 2019. Click here to read more about Phillips' biography.



Biography

Phillips was born in 1969 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received a bachelor's degree from Brown University in 1991, and a master's degree in business from the University of Minnesota in 2000.[6]

From 1993 to 2012, Phillips worked as the president and chief executive officer of Phillips Distilling Company, a distillery and liquor brand owned by his family. He then worked as the executive chairman of Talenti Gelato from 2012 to 2016. In 2016, Phillips co-founded Penny's Coffee, a coffee shop chain in Minnesota.[7]

Phillips was first elected to public office in 2018, when he defeated then-incumbent Erik Paulsen (R) to represent Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. He won re-election in 2020 and 2022.

Campaign finance

See also: Presidential election campaign finance, 2024

The following chart displays noteworthy Democratic primary candidates' overall fundraising through the February 2024 monthly campaign finance reports. Note that the chart only displays data for principal campaign committees, not candidate-affiliated PACs or joint fundraising committees. The charts below include campaign finance reports beginning at the point the FEC starts classifying the committee as a presidential candidate's principal campaign finance committee.

Receipts is a broad term referring to all money that goes into a campaign account, including contributions by individuals, dividends or interest on loans or investments made by the campaign, transfers of money from other political committees, and offsets to a campaign's expenditures in the form of rebates or refunds. Contributions reflect individual donations directly to the principal campaign committee. Disbursements is a term for campaign spending.

Campaign advertisements

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Policy positions

The following policy positions were compiled from the candidate's official campaign website, editorials, speeches, and debates.

Immigration

Phillips' campaign website said, "My family came to this country for the same reasons as many others: for opportunity and a place of refuge from persecution. The America I know and love is a compassionate America that values and welcomes hard-working people who come here with big dreams and a simple wish for safety and opportunity. This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. It is a human issue—and an economic issue—and we must do better." [source, as of 2023-12-19]

Healthcare

Phillips' campaign website said, "Dean will work with Congress to develop a Medicare for All national health insurance program to provide everyone in America with comprehensive healthcare coverage, free at the point of service. This system would eliminate deductibles, copays, and surprise bills for a broad umbrella of medical coverage including dental, vision, hearing, mental and emotional health, substance abuse treatment and recovery, reproductive and maternity care, long-term care, in-patient and out-patient services, prescription drugs, and more. Alongside the implementation of Medicare for All, Dean will end the pharmaceutical industry’s price-gouging of hardworking Americans by implementing a 90% excise tax on any price incremental to what is offered to our neighbors, Canada and Mexico. Americans will no longer accept this inequitable policy." [source, as of 2024-01-12]

Energy and environmental issues

Phillips' campaign website said, "The strength of our economy—not to mention our future health and well-being—relies on responsible stewardship of our waterways, forests, farmland, wetlands, and public lands. Preserving and improving them for generations to come should be a unifying effort, and I am committed to listening, learning, identifying solutions, and acting together." [source, as of 2023-12-19]

Economy

Phillips' campaign website said, "As a business owner for my entire professional life before Congress, I know that small businesses are the engine that drive our economy, and as a member of the Small Business Committee in Congress, I have made supporting them a top priority. I believe that smart public policy is both pro-business and pro-worker. Those ideas are not mutually exclusive. That’s why I’m an advocate for policies that grow the economy by reducing red tape, investing in people, rewarding innovation, and sharing in success." [source, as of 2023-12-19]

Education

Phillips' campaign website said, "We must work together at all levels of government to ensure that every American child receives a world-class public education—no matter their race or zip code. I’ve spent the majority of my adult life working to create more opportunity for young people, and I will continue to make that a top priority as a member of Congress." [source, as of 2023-12-19]

Gun regulation

Phillips' campaign website said, "Thoughts and tweets don’t save lives—courage and action save lives. For too long, Congress did nothing in the face of an epidemic of gun violence in our country. I’m proud to be part of a new generation in Congress that made gun violence prevention a priority, which led to the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the first meaningful gun violence legislation in nearly three decades. More must be done to keep our kids and communities safe, however, and I remain as committed as ever to that work." [source, as of 2023-12-19]

Abortion

Phillips' campaign website said, "The Supreme Court’s decision to unravel decades of settled law and allow states to outlaw abortion with no exceptions is both dangerous and shortsighted, and Congress must take action to codify Roe and protect a woman’s right to make decisions about her health." [source, as of 2023-12-19]

Government ethics

Phillips' campaign website said, "No matter your number one issue, I ask you to make campaign finance reform your number two. The corrupting influence of special interest money in politics, and the time spent in its pursuit, are at the heart of the dysfunction in Washington, DC, preventing progress on the major challenges we face as a country. That is why I am on a mission to get money out of politics and return power to where it belongs: the people." [source, as of 2023-12-19]

Opioids and drug issues

Phillips' campaign website said, "He remains a vocal proponent of legislation like HR2366, the STOP Fentanyl Act of 2021, that will expand access to mental health services for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs." [source, as of 2023-12-19]

Veterans

Phillips' campaign website said, "I lost my birth father, Artie, in the Vietnam War, so I know all too well the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. As a Gold Star Son and member of Congress, I’m on a mission to ensure we take care of those who risk their lives in service to our country—and that we don’t forget about the families they leave behind." [source, as of 2023-12-19]

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Campaign themes

Website

Policies from Phillips' campaign website as of February 6, 2024, are excerpted below.

“

Medicare for All
On Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, Congressman Dean Phillips officially signed on to HR 3421: The Medicare for All Act of 2023, originally proposed to Congress by US Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and US Senator Bernie Sanders (VT).

By co-sponsoring the bill, Congressman Phillips is committing as President to pursue the creation of a Medicare for All system with the benefits outlined in the bill with no copayments, no deductibles, and no other cost sharing. Phillips’s path to transitioning to a Medicare for All system by the end of his first term is detailed below.

This commitment is a result of a personal journey and evolution for Dean Phillips, as someone who has always been supportive of universal healthcare, who lived through major health challenges and scares within his own family, and who listened to tens of thousands of everyday Americans on both sides of the aisle as a Congressman and presidential candidate. Dean Phillips is an original co-sponsor of Congressman Ro Khanna’s H.R. 6270, a bill to permit states to implement a single-payer health insurance system. Phillips also co-sponsored the same legislation in the last Congress, signing on June 23, 2022.

Dean believes that we need affordable healthcare for all Americans, and Medicare For All is the best way to deliver that vision.

Fight Economic Inequality: Lower Costs & Higher Wages
Americans from all walks of life, in every zip code, understand that life has gotten much more expensive. Whether it's groceries, medicines, or just about everything else, costs have risen since our pre-COVID days. That's not to say that for millions struggling to maintain a decent standard of living many things weren't too costly then as well – Because they were, and it's gotten even worse.

The federal government needs to move aggressively to make life more affordable.

As a member of Congress, I have a long history of fighting for fair wages and lower prices, like my co-sponsorship of the Paycheck Fairness Act and the Access to Baby Formula Act. As I’ve traveled across the country, I’ve heard firsthand about the help that Americans need to get back on their feet in the face of a challenging economy post-COVID.

As President, I would fight for higher wages for workers to raise the foundation for Americans and work to address rising costs across core categories like food, fuel, childcare, and more. I will additionally prioritize programs to strengthen Social Security, create American Dream Accounts, and pilot UBI.

Ending the Housing and Homelessness Crisis
Owning a home has long been a fundamental element of the American Dream. Still, hundreds of thousands of Americans are unable to afford shelter for themselves and their families. Millions of Americans are left struggling to make ends meet as they face exorbitant housing costs. Young people are left wondering if they will ever achieve the same economic freedom as their parents by buying a home.

Simply put – too many Americans are without a home, and we must incentivize the building of more affordable housing units to end our homelessness crisis.

As a father and community member, I know how important homes are to the very fabric of our society. I believe that every American deserves access to affordable housing, and I’m committed to building 7 million more homes, expanding renter protections, ending predatory housing investing, and focusing on sustainable housing to withstand the coming climate crisis.

Artificial Intelligence
We must anticipate and prepare for the disruptive and transformative impact of artificial intelligence, both blessings and curses, on our government, our economy, and our daily lives as Americans.

As President, I will ensure we work together to mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence while demonstrating the extraordinary ways in which we can reduce costs, improve service, and generate remarkable advances in life-saving therapies and healthcare outcomes for all Americans.

Jobs and the Economy
"As a business owner for my entire professional life before Congress, I know that small businesses are the engine that drive our economy, and as a member of the Small Business Committee in Congress, I have made supporting them a top priority. I believe that smart public policy is both pro-business and pro-worker. Those ideas are not mutually exclusive. That’s why I’m an advocate for policies that grow the economy by reducing red tape, investing in people, rewarding innovation, and sharing in success.”

Dean has a diverse history in business development and oversight, from start-ups to working his way up within his family owned business, Phillips Distilling, ultimately leading the organization.

Dean later helped build Talenti Gelato into the third-largest premium ice cream brand in the country before selling it and launching a small chain of coffee shops in the Twin Cities.

In Congress, Dean serves on the House Small Business Committee and chairs the Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations. Dean is also a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, co-founder of the Stakeholder Capitalism Caucus, and a member of the Entrepreneurship Caucus.

Dean wrote and passed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act in the 116th Congress, and his efforts led to passage of the Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022.

Public Safety
"Everyone deserves to feel safe in our community, no matter their race, income, or zip code.

"I salute those public servants who put on a uniform and risk their lives to protect and serve us, and I believe we can enhance public safety by providing funding for police departments and other first responders for the recruitment and retention of the best and the brightest from our communities, for up-to-date training practices and access to necessary equipment, and for mental health services for community members and first responders alike.”

Dean has been a vocal proponent of efforts to provide police departments with the funding necessary to recruit and retain the best and the brightest, ensure access to appropriate training and equipment, and rethink our approach to mental health and substance abuse-related emergencies.

Dean authored and sponsored the Pathways to Policing Act to provide funding to bolster officer recruitment efforts, including from non-traditional backgrounds and underrepresented communities, and as a leader of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, which has been actively pushing for votes on this bill along with the Invest to Protect Act, the Mental Health Justice Act, and more.

Public Education
"We must work together at all levels of government to ensure that every American child receives a world-class public education—no matter their race or zip code. I’ve spent the majority of my adult life working to create more opportunity for young people, and I will continue to make that a top priority as a member of Congress.”

Dean’s top priority in Congress is ensuring our schools have the federal resources they need to support their students, teachers, and other support professionals.

That’s why Dean is a cosponsor of the IDEA Full Funding Act, which would fully fund the federal government’s portion of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act over a 10-year period.

He also believes the federal government should support and build upon intensive mentoring programs during new teachers’ first years, which will help them succeed and create more opportunity for young people, and of equal importance, ensure access to mental and emotional health services in every school.

Gun Violence Prevention
"Thoughts and tweets don’t save lives—courage and action save lives. For too long, Congress did nothing in the face of an epidemic of gun violence in our country. I’m proud to be part of a new generation in Congress that made gun violence prevention a priority, which led to the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the first meaningful gun violence legislation in nearly three decades. More must be done to keep our kids and communities safe, however, and I remain as committed as ever to that work.”

Dean is a responsible gun owner and a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, where he has sought and supported bipartisan solutions to address our nation’s gun violence epidemic. In addition, Dean supported and helped pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first meaningful gun violence prevention legislation to become law in nearly 30 years.

Dean also co-sponsored and voted for HR 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and HR 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, to help prevent weapons of war from falling into the wrong hands.

Campaign Finance Reform and Ethics
"No matter your number one issue, I ask you to make campaign finance reform your number two. The corrupting influence of special interest money in politics, and the time spent in its pursuit, are at the heart of the dysfunction in Washington, DC, preventing progress on the major challenges we face as a country. That is why I am on a mission to get money out of politics and return power to where it belongs: the people.”

Dean is the ONLY member of Congress—out of 538—who refuses ALL money from federal lobbyists, PACs, other special interest groups, and fellow members of Congress. This means Dean is beholden only to his own principles and the people he represents in Congress.

"I will advocate raising the ethical bar in Congress and the Supreme Court. The current system is an unmitigated disaster. It is legalized corruption, and I will tackle it.”

Clean Water and a Healthy Planet
"The strength of our economy—not to mention our future health and well-being—relies on responsible stewardship of our waterways, forests, farmland, wetlands, and public lands. Preserving and improving them for generations to come should be a unifying effort, and I am committed to listening, learning, identifying solutions, and acting together.”

As a fifth-generation Minnesotan, Dean understands the importance of preserving and protecting our abundant natural resources for generations to come.

In Congress, Dean has focused specifically on protecting access to clean water. As a member of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, Dean is committed to working together to establish a sound, bipartisan approach to preventing harmful chemicals from poisoning our clean water.

Dean is also a leading champion for protecting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, one of the most treasured and pristine wilderness areas in the country.

For these reasons, numerous conservation and environmental organizations endorsed Dean throughout his Congressional campaigns.

Climate Action
"The effects of climate change are now being seen and felt by nearly every American and by people across the world. Our planet will survive, but if we don’t take urgent action, humanity may not – and America must resume its role as a global leader in addressing this crisis.”

"Fortunately, the climate investments signed into law as part of the Inflation Reduction Act are both historic and meaningful. The incentives included in it will help lower energy costs and speed our transition to a clean energy economy while cutting emissions by 40% by 2030. This alone will not put a stop to the climate crisis – but it’s a darn good start.”

In Congress, Dean has been a vocal advocate for legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the effects of climate change, and create more resilient communities.

In addition to supporting and voting for the climate investments included in the Inflation Reduction Act, Dean is an original co-sponsor of HR 2307, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, which would put a price on carbon and return the proceeds to every taxpayer, along with HR 8395, the EPA Regulatory Authority Act of 2022, which would restore the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Equity & Restorative Justice
"We are a rapidly-diversifying country, and it is that diversity, which makes America great.

"Still, we must confront the realities of our nation’s complicated past and work to reform the systems, structures, and policies that have—intentionally or otherwise—led to wide disparities in healthcare, education, housing, and economic achievement if we are to live up to the ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and afforded by our Constitution.”

As an ally and member of the Congressional Equality Caucus in Congress and someone who has long been involved in efforts to address racial disparities in Minnesota, Dean is committed to listening to, learning from, and acting on behalf Americans who have been held back simply because of their race, gender, or sexual identity.

Dean understands that in a country where all are created equal, disparities can only exist because our policies, systems, or structures have—intentionally or otherwise—propagated them.

He is committed to confronting hard truths and ensuring that all Americans enjoy equal opportunities to live comfortably and prosper.

Higher Education and Job Training
"Every American should have access to an affordable two or four-year college degree, apprenticeship, or job-training certificate that prepares them for jobs of the future.

"This isn’t just good for individual learners and their families; it’s good for businesses, it’s good for our communities, and it will help grow America’s economy.”

Every American with a desire for higher education, apprenticeships or certifications should be able to access those opportunities to better prepare for sustainable employment and the jobs of the future. And while he supports targeted relief for federal student debt holders with the greatest need—including those pursuing in-demand professions, such as teaching, nursing, and law enforcement—Dean believes we must treat the underlying problem of college affordability rather than engage in short-term actions to treat the symptoms.

As Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Dean has supported bipartisan solutions to these challenges, including the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act in Congress.

Immigration Reform
"My family came to this country for the same reasons as many others: for opportunity and a place of refuge from persecution. The America I know and love is a compassionate America that values and welcomes hard-working people who come here with big dreams and a simple wish for safety and opportunity. This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. It is a human issue—and an economic issue—and we must do better.”

Dean supports comprehensive immigration reform, including enhanced border security, a pathway to citizenship for those here now, and a streamlined process for those seeking to enter the country legally.

In Congress, Dean has helped pass legislation through the House, such as HR 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides for a path to citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. In addition, he led the effort to provide permanent status for Liberian refugees, many of whom have lived here legally for decades but under the constant threat of eventual deportation.

Retirement Security
"Every hard-working American deserves the opportunity to retire with dignity. Those in or near retirement have worked hard and paid into the system all their lives, and we must honor that promise by working in a bipartisan fashion to ensure the elements of a secure retirement are protected – including Social Security, Medicare, and federal support for caregivers."

Dean understands that we must work in a bipartisan fashion to ensure that the elements of a secure retirement are protected, including Social Security and Medicare.

That is why he has supported Congressional action to create commissions that would provide recommendations for balanced action to make these federal programs solvent into the future, while also acknowledging the need to enhance benefits for retirees.

Veterans Services and Support
"I lost my birth father, Artie, in the Vietnam War, so I know all too well the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. As a Gold Star Son and member of Congress, I’m on a mission to ensure we take care of those who risk their lives in service to our country—and that we don’t forget about the families they leave behind.”

Women's Health and Economic Security
"The Supreme Court’s decision to unravel decades of settled law and allow states to outlaw abortion with no exceptions is both dangerous and shortsighted, and Congress must take action to codify Roe and protect a woman’s right to make decisions about her health.

"Women clearly deserve—but still do not have—equal rights in this country.

"I remember my mother wearing a green ‘ERA Now’ pin almost 50 years ago, and it is outrageous that we still have not ratified it. I will continue to be a fierce advocate for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and the advancement of women’s health, economic security, and reproductive freedom in Congress.”

Dean is a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus in Congress and he believes patients—not politicians—should have the freedom to make personal decisions about their own health, including reproductive health.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v Wade, Dean co-sponsored and voted for HR 8297, the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act, and HR 8111, the My Body, My Data Act—each of which would protect women seeking reproductive health care out-of-state—as well as HR 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would codify the reproductive freedoms previously guaranteed by Roe.[8] [1]

”

Phillips made significant alterations to his campaign website issues page between January 9, 2024, and February 6, 2024. The section below provides the text on his issues page as of January 6, 2024. Click here to view an archive of Phillips' issues page as of January 13, 2024, and click here to view an archive of the page from January 25, 2024.

Policies from Phillips' campaign website as of January 9, 2024, are excerpted below.

“

Medicare for All
On Wednesday, December 20th, 2023, Congressman Dean Phillips officially signed on to HR 3421: The Medicare for All Act of 2023, originally proposed to Congress by US Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and US Senator Bernie Sanders (VT).

By co-sponsoring the bill, Congressman Phillips is committing as President to pursue the creation of a Medicare for All system with the benefits outlined in the bill with no copayments, no deductibles, and no other cost sharing. Phillips’s path to transitioning to a Medicare for All system by the end of his first term is detailed below.

This commitment is a result of a personal journey and evolution for Dean Phillips, as someone who has always been supportive of universal healthcare, who lived through major health challenges and scares within his own family, and who listened to tens of thousands of everyday Americans on both sides of the aisle as a Congressman and presidential candidate. Dean Phillips is an original co-sponsor of Congressman Ro Khanna’s H.R. 6270, a bill to permit states to implement a single-payer health insurance system. Phillips also co-sponsored the same legislation in the last Congress, signing on June 23, 2022.

Dean believes that we need affordable healthcare for all Americans, and Medicare For All is the best way to deliver that vision.

Ending the Housing and Homelessness Crisis
Owning a home has long been a fundamental element of the American Dream. Still, hundreds of thousands of Americans are unable to afford shelter for themselves and their families. Millions of Americans are left struggling to make ends meet as they face exorbitant housing costs. Young people are left wondering if they will ever achieve the same economic freedom as their parents by buying a home.

Simply put – too many Americans are without a home, and we must incentivize the building of more affordable housing units to end our homelessness crisis.

As a father and community member, I know how important homes are to the very fabric of our society. I believe that every American deserves access to affordable housing, and I’m committed to building 7 million more homes, expanding renter protections, ending predatory housing investing, and focusing on sustainable housing to withstand the coming climate crisis.

Jobs and the Economy
"As a business owner for my entire professional life before Congress, I know that small businesses are the engine that drive our economy, and as a member of the Small Business Committee in Congress, I have made supporting them a top priority. I believe that smart public policy is both pro-business and pro-worker. Those ideas are not mutually exclusive. That’s why I’m an advocate for policies that grow the economy by reducing red tape, investing in people, rewarding innovation, and sharing in success.”

Dean has a diverse history in business development and oversight, from start-ups to working his way up within his family owned business, Phillips Distilling, ultimately leading the organization.

Dean later helped build Talenti Gelato into the third-largest premium ice cream brand in the country before selling it and launching a small chain of coffee shops in the Twin Cities.

In Congress, Dean serves on the House Small Business Committee and chairs the Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations. Dean is also a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, co-founder of the Stakeholder Capitalism Caucus, and a member of the Entrepreneurship Caucus.

Dean wrote and passed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act in the 116th Congress, and his efforts led to passage of the Relief for Restaurants and Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022.

Public Safety
"Everyone deserves to feel safe in our community, no matter their race, income, or zip code.

"I salute those public servants who put on a uniform and risk their lives to protect and serve us, and I believe we can enhance public safety by providing funding for police departments and other first responders for the recruitment and retention of the best and the brightest from our communities, for up-to-date training practices and access to necessary equipment, and for mental health services for community members and first responders alike.”

Dean has been a vocal proponent of efforts to provide police departments with the funding necessary to recruit and retain the best and the brightest, ensure access to appropriate training and equipment, and rethink our approach to mental health and substance abuse-related emergencies.

Dean authored and sponsored the Pathways to Policing Act to provide funding to bolster officer recruitment efforts, including from non-traditional backgrounds and underrepresented communities, and as a leader of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, which has been actively pushing for votes on this bill along with the Invest to Protect Act, the Mental Health Justice Act, and more.

Public Education
"We must work together at all levels of government to ensure that every American child receives a world-class public education—no matter their race or zip code. I’ve spent the majority of my adult life working to create more opportunity for young people, and I will continue to make that a top priority as a member of Congress.”

Dean’s top priority in Congress is ensuring our schools have the federal resources they need to support their students, teachers, and other support professionals.

That’s why Dean is a cosponsor of the IDEA Full Funding Act, which would fully fund the federal government’s portion of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act over a 10-year period.

He also believes the federal government should support and build upon intensive mentoring programs during new teachers’ first years, which will help them succeed and create more opportunity for young people, and of equal importance, ensure access to mental and emotional health services in every school.

Gun Violence Prevention
"Thoughts and tweets don’t save lives—courage and action save lives. For too long, Congress did nothing in the face of an epidemic of gun violence in our country. I’m proud to be part of a new generation in Congress that made gun violence prevention a priority, which led to the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act – the first meaningful gun violence legislation in nearly three decades. More must be done to keep our kids and communities safe, however, and I remain as committed as ever to that work.”

Dean is a responsible gun owner and a member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, where he has sought and supported bipartisan solutions to address our nation’s gun violence epidemic. In addition, Dean supported and helped pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first meaningful gun violence prevention legislation to become law in nearly 30 years.

Dean also co-sponsored and voted for HR 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and HR 1808, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, to help prevent weapons of war from falling into the wrong hands.

Campaign Finance Reform and Ethics
"No matter your number one issue, I ask you to make campaign finance reform your number two. The corrupting influence of special interest money in politics, and the time spent in its pursuit, are at the heart of the dysfunction in Washington, DC, preventing progress on the major challenges we face as a country. That is why I am on a mission to get money out of politics and return power to where it belongs: the people.”

Dean is the ONLY member of Congress—out of 538—who refuses ALL money from federal lobbyists, PACs, other special interest groups, and fellow members of Congress. This means Dean is beholden only to his own principles and the people he represents in Congress.

"I will advocate raising the ethical bar in Congress and the Supreme Court. The current system is an unmitigated disaster. It is legalized corruption, and I will tackle it.”

Clean Water and a Healthy Planet
"The strength of our economy—not to mention our future health and well-being—relies on responsible stewardship of our waterways, forests, farmland, wetlands, and public lands. Preserving and improving them for generations to come should be a unifying effort, and I am committed to listening, learning, identifying solutions, and acting together.”

As a fifth-generation Minnesotan, Dean understands the importance of preserving and protecting our abundant natural resources for generations to come.

In Congress, Dean has focused specifically on protecting access to clean water. As a member of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, Dean is committed to working together to establish a sound, bipartisan approach to preventing harmful chemicals from poisoning our clean water.

Dean is also a leading champion for protecting the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, one of the most treasured and pristine wilderness areas in the country.

For these reasons, numerous conservation and environmental organizations endorsed Dean throughout his Congressional campaigns.

Climate Action
"The effects of climate change are now being seen and felt by nearly every American and by people across the world. Our planet will survive, but if we don’t take urgent action, humanity may not – and America must resume its role as a global leader in addressing this crisis.”

"Fortunately, the climate investments signed into law as part of the Inflation Reduction Act are both historic and meaningful. The incentives included in it will help lower energy costs and speed our transition to a clean energy economy while cutting emissions by 40% by 2030. This alone will not put a stop to the climate crisis – but it’s a darn good start.”

In Congress, Dean has been a vocal advocate for legislation to cut greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the effects of climate change, and create more resilient communities.

In addition to supporting and voting for the climate investments included in the Inflation Reduction Act, Dean is an original co-sponsor of HR 2307, the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act, which would put a price on carbon and return the proceeds to every taxpayer, along with HR 8395, the EPA Regulatory Authority Act of 2022, which would restore the EPA’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
"We are a rapidly-diversifying country, and it is that diversity, which makes America great.

"Still, we must confront the realities of our nation’s complicated past and work to reform the systems, structures, and policies that have—intentionally or otherwise—led to wide disparities in healthcare, education, housing, and economic achievement if we are to live up to the ideals enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and afforded by our Constitution.”

As an ally and member of the Congressional Equality Caucus in Congress and someone who has long been involved in efforts to address racial disparities in Minnesota, Dean is committed to listening to, learning from, and acting on behalf Americans who have been held back simply because of their race, gender, or sexual identity.

Dean understands that in a country where all are created equal, disparities can only exist because our policies, systems, or structures have—intentionally or otherwise—propagated them.

He is committed to confronting hard truths and ensuring that all Americans enjoy equal opportunities to live comfortably and prosper.

Higher Education and Job Training
"Every American should have access to an affordable two or four-year college degree, apprenticeship, or job-training certificate that prepares them for jobs of the future.

"This isn’t just good for individual learners and their families; it’s good for businesses, it’s good for our communities, and it will help grow America’s economy.”

Every American with a desire for higher education, apprenticeships or certifications should be able to access those opportunities to better prepare for sustainable employment and the jobs of the future. And while he supports targeted relief for federal student debt holders with the greatest need—including those pursuing in-demand professions, such as teaching, nursing, and law enforcement—Dean believes we must treat the underlying problem of college affordability rather than engage in short-term actions to treat the symptoms.

As Vice Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Dean has supported bipartisan solutions to these challenges, including the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act in Congress.

Immigration Reform
"My family came to this country for the same reasons as many others: for opportunity and a place of refuge from persecution. The America I know and love is a compassionate America that values and welcomes hard-working people who come here with big dreams and a simple wish for safety and opportunity. This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. It is a human issue—and an economic issue—and we must do better.”

Dean supports comprehensive immigration reform, including enhanced border security, a pathway to citizenship for those here now, and a streamlined process for those seeking to enter the country legally.

In Congress, Dean has helped pass legislation through the House, such as HR 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides for a path to citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. In addition, he led the effort to provide permanent status for Liberian refugees, many of whom have lived here legally for decades but under the constant threat of eventual deportation.

Retirement Security
"Every hard-working American deserves the opportunity to retire with dignity. Those in or near retirement have worked hard and paid into the system all their lives, and we must honor that promise by working in a bipartisan fashion to ensure the elements of a secure retirement are protected – including Social Security, Medicare, and federal support for caregivers."

Dean understands that we must work in a bipartisan fashion to ensure that the elements of a secure retirement are protected, including Social Security and Medicare.

That is why he has supported Congressional action to create commissions that would provide recommendations for balanced action to make these federal programs solvent into the future, while also acknowledging the need to enhance benefits for retirees.

Veterans Services and Support
"I lost my birth father, Artie, in the Vietnam War, so I know all too well the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. As a Gold Star Son and member of Congress, I’m on a mission to ensure we take care of those who risk their lives in service to our country—and that we don’t forget about the families they leave behind.”

Women's Health and Economic Security
"The Supreme Court’s decision to unravel decades of settled law and allow states to outlaw abortion with no exceptions is both dangerous and shortsighted, and Congress must take action to codify Roe and protect a woman’s right to make decisions about her health.

"Women clearly deserve—but still do not have—equal rights in this country.

"I remember my mother wearing a green ‘ERA Now’ pin almost 50 years ago, and it is outrageous that we still have not ratified it. I will continue to be a fierce advocate for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and the advancement of women’s health, economic security, and reproductive freedom in Congress.”

Dean is a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus in Congress and he believes patients—not politicians—should have the freedom to make personal decisions about their own health, including reproductive health.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v Wade, Dean co-sponsored and voted for HR 8297, the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act, and HR 8111, the My Body, My Data Act—each of which would protect women seeking reproductive health care out-of-state—as well as HR 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would codify the reproductive freedoms previously guaranteed by Roe.[9] [1]

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Campaign logo and slogan

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  • It's Time for Change

Campaign staff

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The table below shows a partial list of national campaign staff members, including the campaign manager, senior advisors, political directors, communications directors, field directors, and the national press secretary. They are presented alongside their positions in the campaign, their most recent positions prior to the campaign, and their Twitter handles. To recommend additions, please email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.

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Dean Phillips presidential campaign national staff, 2024
Staff Position Prior experience Twitter handle
Zach Graumann[10] Senior advisor Founder, Samarity @Zach_Graumann
Jeff Weaver[11] Senior advisor Political advisor, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) N/A


Social media and campaign website

Campaign website

Social media accounts

Timeline of campaign activity

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The following section provides a timeline of Phillips' campaign activity from October 2023 to March 2024. The entries are sorted by month in reverse chronological order.

2024


  • March 6, 2024: Phillips withdrew from the race. In a statement Phillips said, "I ran for Congress in 2018 to resist Donald Trump, I was trapped in the Capitol in 2021 because of Donald Trump, and I ran for President in 2024 to resist Donald Trump again - because Americans were demanding an alternative, and democracy demands options. But it is clear that alternative is not me. And it is clear that Joe Biden is OUR candidate and OUR opportunity to demonstrate what type of country America is and intends to be."[12]
  • March 5, 2024: Super Tuesday took place. Phillips did not win any nominating contests and was not projected to receive any delegates. Joe Biden (D) won 15 of the 16 Democratic nominating events and was awarded at least 1,291 delegates. Jason Palmer won American Samoa, and was projected to receive at least three delegates. At least five Minnesota delegates were sent to the Democratic National Convention as uncommitted.[13]

  • February 27, 2024: The Michigan Democratic primary took place. Joe Biden (D) won with 81.1% of the vote, followed by the uncommitted ballot option with 13%, Marianne Williamson (D) with 3%, and Phillips (D) with 2.7%. Biden was awarded 115 of Michigan's Democratic delegates, and two delegates are uncommitted. Phillips was not awarded any delegates.[14]
  • February 16, 2024: Dean Phillips released a video saying he had laid off "a lot of [his] staff members." He said, "I've really worked hard. I put a lot of money in this myself, I've tried making phone calls and doing fundraisers and the things you got to do to run for office, but I found it almost impossible to raise enough to do this campaign the way I want. [...] I'm not giving up. I'm going to continue."[15]
  • February 3, 2024: The South Carolina Democratic primary took place. Joe Biden (D) won with 96.2% of the vote, followed by Marianne Williamson (D) with 2.1%, and Phillips with 1.7%. Phillips was allocated none of South Carolina's 55 pledged delegates.[16]
  • February 2, 2024: The Wisconsin Supreme Court ordered state election officials to add Phillips to the Wisconsin Democratic primary ballot. The Wisconsin Elections Commission had initially only placed Joe Biden's (D) name on the state's primary ballot.[17]

2023



  • November 24, 2023: Phillips announced he would not seek re-election to the U.S. House.[35]
  • November 18, 2023: Phillips spoke at the Charleston County Democratic Party's Blue Jamboree rally in Charleston, South Carolina.[36]
  • November 13, 2023: Phillips participated in a town hall at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire.[37]
  • November 8, 2023: The Washington Post reported Phillips hired Jeff Weaver and Zach Graumann to serve in senior roles on his campaign. The Post also reported that Steve Schmidt planned to leave Phillips' campaign to run a super PAC supporting Phillips' candidacy.[38]
  • November 1, 2023: Phillips held a campaign event in Manchester, New Hampshire.[39]

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  2. ↑ Twitter, "Dean Phillips on October 26, 2023," accessed October 27, 2023
  3. ↑ The New York Times, "Dean Phillips Will Run Against Biden," October 26, 2023
  4. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on March 6, 2024," accessed March 6, 2024
  5. ↑ TWitter, "Phillips on October 26, 2023," accessed October 27, 2023
  6. ↑ Biographical Directory if the United States Congress, "PHILLIPS, Dean," accessed October 27, 2023
  7. ↑ LinkedIn, "Dean Phillips," accessed October 27, 2023
  8. ↑ Dean Phillips' campaign website, "Platform," accessed December 22, 2023
  9. ↑ Dean Phillips' campaign website, "Platform," accessed December 22, 2023
  10. ↑ The Washington Post, "Dean Phillips hires top Bernie Sanders and Andrew Yang advisers,'" November 8, 2023
  11. ↑ The Washington Post, "Dean Phillips hires top Bernie Sanders and Andrew Yang advisers,'" November 8, 2023
  12. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on March 6, 2024," accessed March 6, 2024
  13. ↑ Associated Press, "2024 Presidential Delegate Count," accessed February 5, 2024
  14. ↑ Associated Press, "2024 Presidential Delegate Count," accessed February 5, 2024
  15. ↑ CBS News, "Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips lays off large portion of presidential campaign staff," February 16, 2024
  16. ↑ Associated Press, "2024 Presidential Delegate Count," accessed February 5, 2024
  17. ↑ Associated Press, "Wisconsin Supreme Court orders election officials to put Phillips on presidential primary ballot," February 2, 2024
  18. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on January 29, 2024," accessed January 31, 2024
  19. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on January 28, 2024," accessed January 29, 2024
  20. ↑ The Washington Post, "Biden, Phillips appeal to S.C. voters, but crowd has clear favorite," January 27, 2024
  21. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on January 25, 2024," accessed January 26, 2024
  22. ↑ Associated Press, "NEW HAMPSHIRE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY RESULTS," accessed January 24, 2024
  23. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on January 20, 2024," accessed January 22, 2024
  24. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on January 18, 2024," accessed January 19, 2024
  25. ↑ C-SPAN, "Dean Phillips Campaigns with Andrew Yang in Manchester, NH," January 18, 2024
  26. ↑ NewsNation, "Democratic candidates offer visions for US as Biden alternative," January 12, 2024
  27. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on January 12, 2024," accessed January 15, 2024
  28. ↑ Spectrum News NY1, "Biden’s longshot Democratic challengers make their case at New Hampshire debate," January 8, 2024
  29. ↑ WMUR, "Dean Phillips volunteers at food pantry in Manchester, vows more government help for housing," December 21, 2023
  30. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on December 9, 2023," accessed December 11, 2023
  31. ↑ Laconia Daily Sun, "In Laconia, Dean Phillips offers Democrats 'thoughtful alternative,'" December 7, 2023
  32. ↑ Brattleboro Reformer, "Dean Phillips challenges Biden in Keene," December 7, 2023
  33. ↑ Monadnock Ledger-Transcript, "Dean Phillips brings presidential campaign to Franklin Pierce," December 5, 2023
  34. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on December 2, 2023," accessed December 4, 2023
  35. ↑ CBS News, "Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips announces he won't seek reelection to 3rd Congressional District amid presidential run," November 24, 2023
  36. ↑ ABC News, "Clyburn and presidential hopeful Dean Phillips headline annual Blue Jamboree rally in Charleston," November 16, 2023
  37. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on November 13, 2023," accessed November 14, 2023
  38. ↑ The Washington Post, "Dean Phillips hires top Bernie Sanders and Andrew Yang advisers," November 8, 2023
  39. ↑ Twitter, "Phillips on October 31, 2023," accessed November 1, 2023
  40. ↑ Reuters, "Dean Phillips, Democrat from Minnesota, challenges Biden in 2024 race," October 27, 2023
  41. ↑ The New York Times, "Dean Phillips Will Run Against Biden," October 26, 2023
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