HAGEDORN BUILDING POST-ELECTION MOMENTUM

Republican congressional candidate of ’s First District surged to within four-tenths of one percent of defeating incumbent Democrat in 2016 (Walz 169,074 – Hagedorn 166,526). Had only 2 voters per precinct switched from Walz to Hagedorn, southern Minnesota would have a new Republican Congressman.

Though outspent by more than 4-1, Hagedorn ran the second closest Republican challenger race in the nation. Of the 170 Democrats running for re-election to the U.S. House, only one, Rep. Brad Ashford of Nebraska, lost to a Republican.

Hagedorn’s strong showing has generated positive post-election momentum, including:

. The NRCC, led by Chairman and Deputy Chairman , has already targeted MN-01 for Republican takeover.

. Minnesota’s Freedom Club (not to be confused with the congressional Freedom Caucus) endorsed Hagedorn and delivered over $40,000 in contributions.

. Hagedorn raised $221,000 in the first quarter of 2017 (Jan. 1 – March 31).

. National political pundit organizations Inside Elections by Nathan Gonzales and Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted MN-01 ratings from “Safe Democratic” to “Toss Up.” The Cook Political Report moved the First District from R+1 to R+5.

. Former U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz endorsed Hagedorn and serves as the campaign’s finance chairman.

. Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota’s Sixth District endorsed Hagedorn.

. Tim Walz announced in late-March that he will not seek re-election to Congress.

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