Jeanne's Cookies: I didn’t think we would win

Monday, August 17, 2026

I didn’t think we would win

Friend,

When I first ran for the Minneapolis School Board, I didn’t think we would win. I thought we would stand up for our community and share important concerns.

But I never imagined how many of my neighbors shared those concerns.

While I was running, I met an old woman at a public housing complex for urban native communities.

She was selling frybread – and had a little Folgers coffee can where everyone was putting in $5. After we spoke, she took $5 out, put it in my hand, and wrapped her finger around it.

She told me: “My girl, we’re so proud of you.”

That $5 meant more to me than a giant check from someone I knew could afford it.

I’m running for Senate to give back to the communities that have given me so much. I want to be the voice for Minnesota families in Washington. And folks know it.

This is a grassroots campaign, powered by normal Minnesota families chipping in $5 or $10 at a time.

Since our launch, our average contribution has been just $25. Some people give more, some people give less. But I am honored and humbled by every donation.

Please, split a donation to my campaign for the U.S. Senate with Sherrod Brown.

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