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Candidate for Governor

Steven Young

Green

Young is a former U.S. Marine, former attorney and former neighborhood grocery store owner who has served on the Minneapolis Food Council. He is the Green Party of Minnesota's endorsed candidate for governor, with midwife Jane Kirby as his running mate. His campaign centers on opposition to federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, making Minnesota a sanctuary state, banning hyperscale data centers, and climate jobs.

Current or most recent role
Former attorney and neighborhood grocery store owner
Running mate
Jane Kirby (Lieutenant Governor)
Hometown
Minneapolis
Campaign website
steveformngov.info

Why they say you should vote for them

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

  • Says that as governor he would use state power to resist federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota and make Minnesota a sanctuary state.[1]
  • Calls for a truth and reconciliation process on Operation Metro Surge and other law enforcement actions.[1]
  • Says climate change mitigation cannot be put off and calls for green jobs.[1]

Background

  • Member (former), Minneapolis Food Council · Not stated[3],[2]
  • Owner and operator, Bryn Mawr Market (neighborhood grocery store), Minneapolis · Not stated[3],[1]
  • Corporate attorney (9 years), Private practice · Not stated[3],[1]
  • Infantry unit leader (12 years, before law school), U.S. Marine Corps · Not stated[3],[1]

Where they stand

  • Immigration
    Supports abolishing ICE and making Minnesota a sanctuary state, while acknowledging a governor cannot abolish the federal agency.[1]
  • Energy & Environment
    Supports banning hyperscale data centers and investing in green jobs and climate change mitigation.[1]
  • Agriculture
    Supports ending factory farming and helping farmers transition to sustainable food production, and wants to reduce food waste by grocers.[1]
  • Health Care
    Supports universal basic income and Medicare for All, which he says would reduce incentives for fraud.[1]

Voting record

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

In their words

“We all keep all of us safe.”

Campaign website, October 9, 2026[1]

Sources

  1. Vote For Steven Young (campaign website), Steven Young campaign, October 9, 2026
  2. 2026 Minnesota gubernatorial election, Wikipedia, October 9, 2026
  3. Our Candidates & Electeds, Green Party of Minnesota, October 10, 2026

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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