Marisa Simonetti
Marisa Simonetti (unaffiliated) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Minnesota. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[sources: 1, 2]
Biography
Marisa Simonetti was born in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota in 2024. Her career experience includes working in real estate.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: United States Senate election in Minnesota, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. Senate Minnesota
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Minnesota on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Angie Craig (D) | |
 | Peggy Flanagan (D) | |
 | Billy Nord (D) | |
 | Alycia Gruenhagen (R) | |
| Raymond Petersen (R) | ||
 | Mike Ruoho (R) | |
 | Adam Schwarze (R) | |
 | Tom Weiler (R) | |
 | Royce White (R) | |
 | Marisa Simonetti (Unaffiliated) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tina Smith (D)
- Melisa Franzen (D)
Endorsements
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2024
Regular election
See also: Municipal elections in Hennepin County, Minnesota (2024)
General election
General election for Hennepin County Commission District 6
Incumbent Heather Edelson defeated Marisa Simonetti in the general election for Hennepin County Commission District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Heather Edelson (Nonpartisan) | 67.6 | 56,929 |
| Marisa Simonetti (Nonpartisan) | 31.6 | 26,602 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 730 | ||
| Total votes: 84,261 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Heather Edelson and Marisa Simonetti advanced from the primary for Hennepin County Commission District 6.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Simonetti in this election.
Special election
See also: Municipal elections in Hennepin County, Minnesota (2024)
General election
Special general election for Hennepin County Commission District 6
Heather Edelson defeated Marisa Simonetti in the special general election for Hennepin County Commission District 6 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Heather Edelson (Nonpartisan) | 54.4 | 6,194 |
| Marisa Simonetti (Nonpartisan) | 45.4 | 5,171 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 11,386 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Special nonpartisan primary for Hennepin County Commission District 6
The following candidates ran in the special primary for Hennepin County Commission District 6 on April 30, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Heather Edelson (Nonpartisan) | 44.3 | 3,096 |
| ✔ | | Marisa Simonetti (Nonpartisan) | 31.7 | 2,214 |
 | Patrick Gage (Nonpartisan) | 10.2 | 713 | |
 | Jen Westmoreland (Nonpartisan) | 9.8 | 686 | |
| Daniel Moret (Nonpartisan) | 2.2 | 151 | ||
| Janet Kitui (Nonpartisan) | 1.9 | 133 | ||
| Total votes: 6,993 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Simonetti in this election.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
Regular election
Marisa Simonetti did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Special election
Marisa Simonetti completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Simonetti's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- -Spend wisely. Do more, with Less.
- Hold Crime Accountable. Protect our Children
- Support Nurses/Teachers
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Campaign finance summary
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Noteworthy events
Assault charge (2024)
On June 21, 2024, Simonetti was booked into the Hennepin County jail and charged with one count of misdemeanor fifth-degree assault following a tenant dispute. Simonetti made her first court appearance on June 24, 2024, and she was released without bail under the condition that she not have contact with her accuser.[2]
In a video posted on X on June 24, 2024, Simonetti indicated that she was still running for county commissioner in District 6.[3]
On October 17, 2024, Simonetti was arraigned in Hennepin County District Court on one count of misdemeanor fifth-degree assault. A pre-trial date was scheduled for January 9, 2025. Simonetti indicated that she planned to plead not guilty.[4]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 12, 2024
- ↑ Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "Candidate for Hennepin County commissioner is jailed, charged with assault; accuser speaks out," June 24, 2024
- ↑ X, "Marisa Simonetti (@M_Simonetti28)," accessed June 28, 2024
- ↑ Minneapolis Star-Tribune, "Tarantula-tossing Hennepin County Board candidate Marisa Simonetti arraigned on assault charge," October 17, 2024
