Marisa Simonetti

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

• Frames her campaign as "We the People vs. The System" and says she wants to make the system more fair.[1]
• Says no Minnesotan should have to choose between medical care and paying rent.[1]
• Says she got involved in politics through volunteering at her son's school.[1]

Background

• In March 2026 a Hennepin County jury found her guilty of misdemeanor domestic assault, harassment and disorderly conduct over a June 2024 dispute with a tenant at her Edina home; she had denied the allegations and described her actions as self-defense, and in July 2026 she was sentenced to 90 days in custody and two years of probation, Hennepin County District Court · 2024–2026[4],[5],[2]
• Candidate, Hennepin County Board District 6 (lost special and general elections), Hennepin County · 2024[2],[6]
• Businesswoman, Edina · Current[1],[2]

Education

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, University of Minnesota[1]

Where they stand

• Health Care
  Supports lowering costs and broadening access, including mental health care, addiction treatment and reproductive care.[1]
• Housing
  Supports mixed-income housing near transit, rural housing for farmworkers, supportive housing, and emergency rental assistance.[1]
• Energy & Environment
  Supports solar, wind, geothermal and community-owned renewable energy, weatherization loans, and stronger pollution enforcement.[1]
• Veterans
  Supports expanded VA services, mental health and job programs for veterans, and veterans-only housing.[1]

Voting record

Marisa Simonetti has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words