Morrison Campaign Announces Women Winning Endorsement

Women Winning is Minnesota’s largest women’s political organization

THIRD DISTRICT – State Senator Kelly Morrison (DFL-SD45) today announced that Women Winning has endorsed her campaign. Women Winning is Minnesota’s largest women’s political organization, and is dedicated to electing pro-choice women in Minnesota.

“From fighting to make sure that new moms don’t lose their health insurance to protecting a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, my experience as an OB-GYN has driven me to pass legislation that can make a real difference for women and families,” Morrison said. “I’m so honored to have the support of Women Winning, and I look forward to championing women’s rights in Congress.” 

For more than 20 years as an OB-GYN, Morrison has cared for Minnesota women and families. She first ran for the State House in 2018 and was elected to the State Senate in 2022. In just five years, Morrison has passed more than 80 bills into law, including leading the fight in 2023 to protect a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, and passing legislation to extend health insurance for new moms on Medicaid from just 60 days to 12 months.

Morrison has also taken on big pharmaceutical companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs, championed efforts to combat gun violence, worked to fight climate change and protect our lakes and rivers, and expanded services for Minnesota seniors and veterans.

If elected, Morrison will be the only pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress.

Women Winning has been working for more than 40 years to elect pro-choice women to all levels of public office, from park board to President of the United States. In that time, Women Winning has raised and contributed millions of dollars to pro-choice women’s campaigns, endorsed thousands of candidates, and has more than tripled the number of pro-choice women elected officials in Minnesota. The organization’s targeted endorsement program centers on competitive districts for pro-choice women candidates with the goal of electing a truly representative government and creating a more equitable Minnesota.

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Morrison Campaign Announces Endorsements from Minnesota OB-GYNs

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November 27th, 2023
Contact: Press@kellyforcongress.org

Morrison, a practicing OB-GYN, has led the fight to improve maternal health care in Minnesota

Morrison passed legislation to extend health insurance for new moms on Medicaid from just 60 days to 12 months

THIRD DISTRICT – State Senator Kelly Morrison (DFL-SD45) today announced key endorsements from more than 25 OB-GYNs in MN-03 and across the state. 

Morrison, a practicing OB-GYN, has led the fight to improve maternal health care in Minnesota. She passed legislation to extend health insurance for new moms on Medicaid from just 60 days to 12 months, and also passed legislation to protect reproductive rights in the state.

If elected, Morrison will be the only pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress.

“I’m honored to have the support of so many fellow doctors in MN-03 and across the state,” Morrison said. “From fighting to make sure that new moms don’t lose their health insurance to protecting a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, my experience as an OB-GYN has informed my work at the Capitol and driven me to champion and pass legislation that can make a real difference for Minnesota families.” 

Morrison is endorsed by: 

• Dr. Christy Boraas

• Dr. Roxie Bozicevich

• Dr. Leslie Carranza

• Dr. Kelly Casserly

• Dr. Beth Elfstrand

• Dr. Siri Fibeiger

• Dr. John Fischer

• Dr. Maren Flynn

• Dr. Hope Frisch

• Dr. Lynne Gibeau

• Dr. Emily Hawes-Van Pelt

• Dr. Maddie Hellendag

• Dr. Samantha Hoffman

• Dr. LeeAnn Hubbard

• Dr. Leslee Jaeger

• Dr. Bridget B. Keller

• Dr. Beth Kilburg

• Dr. Andrea M. Johnson

• Dr. Judy Levitan

• Dr. Kristin Lyerly

• Dr. Sarah Mainguy

• Dr. Jill Miller

• Dr. Elizabeth Slagle

• Dr. Corinne Solheid

• Dr. Erin Stevens

• Dr. Cresta Wedel Jones

• Dr. Sari Witzke

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Morrison Campaign Announces Key Endorsements from Leaders in MN-03 and Across the State

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November 20th, 2023
Contact: Press@kellyforcongress.org

Morrison has received endorsements from more than 15 key leaders, and more are announcing their support each day

THIRD DISTRICT – State Senator Kelly Morrison (DFL-SD45) today announced key endorsements from leaders in MN-03 and across the state. In less than two weeks since announcing her campaign, Morrison has received support from sixteen key leaders, with more announcing their support each day. 

Morrison is endorsed by: 

• Former Governor Mark Dayton

• Senator Jim Carlson

• Senator Alice Mann

• Senator Jennifer McEwan

• Senator Erin Maye Quade

• Senator Susan Pha

• Senator Ann Rest

• Senator Bonnie Westlin

• Representative Patty Acomb

• Representative Ned Carroll

• Representative Rick Hansen

• Representative Hodan Hassan

• Representative Kelly Moller

• Representative Brad Tabke

• Former President & CEO of Planned Parenthood NCS, Sarah Stoesz

• Former WCCO anchor Don Shelby

“From investing in our infrastructure to lowering everyday costs for families, Kelly knows how to get things done that make a difference in people's lives,” Governor Mark Dayton said. “We need good people in Congress who are going to fight for Minnesotans, and that's why I support Kelly Morrison.”

“As chair of the Senate Elections Committee, I know how important it is to have members of Congress who are champions of democracy, and Kelly Morrison will stand up for our right to vote and all of our fundamental freedoms,” Senator Jim Carlson said. “I am proud to endorse her campaign.” 

“I've worked side-by-side with Kelly Morrison in the Minnesota legislature, and I've seen firsthand how hard she works for our families in the Third District,” said Senator Alice Mann. “As a doctor, she was instrumental in passing legislation to lower prescription drug costs for Minnesotans, and I know she will continue that fight in Congress.”

“Kelly Morrison is a champion for clean water, fighting every day to protect our lakes and rivers,” said Senator Jennifer McEwen. “We need strong voices in Congress who are focused on protecting our environment, and Kelly will be that voice.”

“As a fellow MN-03 senator, I know Kelly Morrison will be a champion for the people in the Third District,” said Senator Susan Pha. “I have seen her work hard for her constituents every day in the Minnesota legislature, and I’m excited for her to do the same in Congress.”

“Kelly and I worked together to protect abortion rights in Minnesota, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner,” said Senator Erin Maye Quade. “Now we need a pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress to protect our rights on the federal level!”

 "Kelly Morrison knows how to work with Democrats and Republicans to get things done,” said Senator Ann Rest. “She's been an incredibly effective colleague in the Minnesota Senate and I'm excited for her to take this results-focused approach to Congress."

"We need a leader who is going to put the people of MN-03 first,” said Senator Bonnie Westlin. “Kelly Morrison has deep roots in the district and will be a champion for the issues we care about, and I'm proud to support her campaign for Congress."

“Kelly Morrison knows how to get things done,” said Representative Patty Acomb. “I’ve seen firsthand how effective she has been for her district in MN-03, and I know she will continue to represent our communities well in Congress.”

“As a fellow legislator in CD-3, I know how important it is to invest in our infrastructure and keep our communities strong,” Representative Ned Carroll said. “Kelly Morrison has been a champion for critical infrastructure projects in the Third District, and I know she will take this same focus on local issues to Congress. I am proud to endorse her campaign.”

“Kelly Morrison is one of the most effective members in the Minnesota legislature,” Representative Rick Hansen said. “She puts problem-solving over partisan games, and that’s why she has my strong support for Congress.”

“From fighting for reproductive rights to working to address racial disparities in maternal health care, Kelly Morrison has been a strong voice for women and families in the Minnesota legislature,” said Representative Hodan Hassan. “We need more leaders like Kelly in Congress, and that’s why I’m supporting her campaign.”

“During a time when we are seeing extreme gridlock and partisanship in Washington, we need leaders who are going to work across the aisle to deliver results,” Representative Brad Tabke said. “Kelly Morrison is that leader, and I’m proud to endorse her campaign.”

“Voters are making it clear that they want candidates who are going to stand up for abortion rights at every level of government, and Kelly Morrison has been a true leader in the fight to protect women's access to reproductive care,”said Sarah Stoesz, former President and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS). “Kelly's experience as an OB-GYN will make her an invaluable voice in Congress, and I am proud to support her campaign.”

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Senator Kelly Morrison Announces Campaign for Congress in MN-03

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November 9th, 2023
Contact: Press@kellyforcongress.org

Senator Kelly Morrison Announces Campaign for Congress in MN-03

Morrison has built a reputation as one of the most effective lawmakers in the Minnesota legislature

Morrison, a practicing OB-GYN, led the effort to pass legislation protecting abortion rights in Minnesota, and took on Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs

Morrison received key endorsements from Governor Mark Dayton, former Planned Parenthood NCS President Sarah Stoesz, and State Senator Alice Mann

THIRD DISTRICT – State Senator Kelly Morrison (DFL-SD45) today announced she is running for Congress in Minnesota’s Third Congressional District. 

Morrison has built a reputation as one of the most effective lawmakers in the Minnesota legislature, working with Democrats and Republicans to pass more than 80 bills in just five years. Morrison, a practicing OB-GYN, led the effort to pass legislation protecting abortion rights in Minnesota, and took on Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs. 

If elected, Morrison would be the only pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress. 

“I’ve spent most of my career as a doctor – not a politician,” Morrison said. “I know what it’s like to see my patients struggle to afford the medications they need, so I took on Big Pharma and lowered prescription drug costs. I know how important it is that women – not politicians – are able to make their own health care decisions, so I led the effort to protect abortion rights in Minnesota. I’m running for Congress because we need leaders who are focused on delivering results.”

As a mom, Morrison is focused on keeping our kids safe and healthy and has championed efforts to combat gun violence, take on the opioid crisis, strengthen mental health support in schools, fight climate change, and protect our lakes and rivers.

Morrison is a 6th-generation Minnesotan who has deep roots in the state and the MN-03 community. She and her husband, John Willoughby, live in Deephaven and have three children and two (very good) dogs.

Key Endorsements

Morrison received endorsements from key leaders in MN-03 and across the state.  

“From investing in our infrastructure to lowering everyday costs for families, Kelly knows how to get things done that make a difference in people's lives,” Governor Mark Dayton said. “We need good people in Congress who are going to fight for Minnesotans, and that's why I support Kelly Morrison.”

“Voters are making it clear that they want candidates who are going to stand up for abortion rights at every level of government, and Kelly Morrison has been a true leader in the fight to protect women's access to reproductive care,” said Sarah Stoesz, former President and CEO of Planned Parenthood North Central States (PPNCS). “Kelly's experience as an OB-GYN will make her an invaluable voice in Congress, and I am proud to support her campaign.”

“I've worked side-by-side with Kelly Morrison in the Minnesota legislature, and I've seen firsthand how hard she works for our families in the Third District,” said Minnesota Senator Alice Mann. “As a doctor, she was instrumental in passing legislation to lower prescription drug costs for Minnesotans, and I know she will continue that fight in Congress.”

More about Kelly

As a physician who has been practicing in Minnesota for over 20 years, State Senator Kelly Morrison has dedicated her life to helping people. Her husband, John Willoughby, was an Army Ranger, and their family has always valued service above all. 

Kelly first ran for office in 2018 after Donald Trump was elected, because she was concerned about the future of our state and wanted to be a voice of reason. She was elected to the Minnesota House and then the Minnesota Senate after winning tough races in districts that were previously held by Republicans, and she did it without taking any corporate PAC or lobbyist money.

In the Minnesota legislature, Kelly developed a proven track record of working across the aisle to get things done – she passed over 80 bills in just 5 years, more than almost every other legislator. 

As an OB-GYN who still sees patients, Kelly led the fight to protect a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions. She knows what it’s like to see her patients struggle to afford the medications they need, so she took on the big pharmaceutical companies and passed legislation to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

And as a mom, Kelly is focused on keeping our kids safe and healthy and has championed efforts to combat gun violence, take on the opioid crisis, strengthen mental health support in schools, fight climate change, and protect our lakes and rivers.

Kelly puts her constituents and their priorities first. She has fought for legislation to strengthen our infrastructure in the Third District, provide resources for our veterans, address racial and geographic disparities in maternal health, improve early childhood education, and support our seniors and caregivers.

Kelly has received numerous awards for her work, including the Paul Wellstone Advocacy Award from the Minnesota Psychiatric Society, the Children’s Health Hero Award from the Minnesota Children’s Hospital, the Legislator of the Year Award from the Minnesota Psychological Association, and was just named the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)’s Legislator of the Year.

Kelly is a 6th-generation Minnesotan who has deep roots in the state and the MN-03 community. Kelly and John live in Deephaven and have three children and two (very good) dogs.

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