US EditionState Rep. Cedrick Frazier announces run for Hennepin County Attorney
Rep. Cedrick Frazier seeks DFL endorsement to lead Hennepin County Attorney's Office with over 500 employees and an $88 million budget, aiming to continue reform efforts.
- On Aug. 18, 2025, DFL State Representative Cedrick Frazier announced his campaign for Hennepin County Attorney, aiming to lead the office with more than 500 employees and an $88 million budget.
- Earlier this month, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced she will not seek reelection, and Frazier confirmed his run following her Aug. 6 announcement that she won't run in 2026.
- During his announcement video, he emphasized justice reforms and said, `When I look at our legal system right now, it's clear that it continues to uphold failed policies that perpetuate cycles of violence rather than promoting true healing for victims and meaningful accountability for perpetrators`.
- With Ellison's endorsement, Frazier aims to become the first African American county attorney in state history.
- The nonpartisan primary will take place next August with the top two moving on, and Frazier is the first official candidate to enter the race to replace Mary Moriarty.
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First candidate enters race to replace Mary Moriarty as Hennepin County Attorney
Rep. Cedrick Frazier, a three-term state representative from New Hope, announced his run for Hennepin County Attorney with an endorsement by state Attorney General Keith Ellison.
Minnesota state Rep. Cedrick Frazier announces a run for Hennepin County Attorney in 2026
State Representative Cedrick Frazier (DFL) will run to become the next Hennepin County Attorney. Current county attorney Mary Moriarty announced she will not seek re-election. Frazier already has been endorsed by Attorney General Keith Ellison.
DFL state lawmaker announces campaign for Hennepin County attorney AlphaNews.org
Share This StoryState Rep. Cedrick Frazier, DFL-New Hope, announced Monday that he is running to be the next Hennepin County Attorney. The news comes shortly after the current county attorney, Mary Moriarty, said that she will not seek reelection. “I’m running for Hennepin County Attorney because I believe that public safety starts with public trust, and leadership starts with listening,” said Frazier in a statement. “I’ve lived the consequences…
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