At its July 22, 2020 meeting, the State Building Trades Council Executive Board voted to endorse State Senator Erik Simonson for reelection to represent Minnesota’s 7th Senate District:
“In these challenging times, we need experienced leadership in the Minnesota Senate. Senator Simonson has proven that he is an advocate for working people and is effective at working across party lines to achieve goals for his community. Senator Simonson’s commitment and support for the Building Trades in northern Minnesota and across our State is recognized and appreciated by of the leaders and members of the State Building Trades Council.”