John, I’m writing with big news.

I am officially launching my campaign for re-election as Minnesota’s Secretary of State, and I need you with me from the very beginning.

My family’s story is why I do this work. My great grandparents fled Lithuania, a place where they had no freedom to choose their leaders.

Their journey taught me something I have carried my entire life: democracy is precious, and it must never be taken for granted.

That is why I am running again. And I’m asking you to become one of the first Founding Members of my 2026 campaign. Will you chip in any amount today?

Minnesota is a national leader in democracy.

• We have one of the highest voter turnout rates in America.
• We passed automatic voter registration and restored the freedom to vote for thousands of returning citizens.
• We strengthened access for tribal nations and created pre-registration for students.

But this progress is under threat.

• The Trump Administration has already threatened to ban voting by mail.
• They demanded private data for millions of Minnesota voters.
• They weakened the federal agencies that help protect election security.
• And they have refused to reassure us that they will stay out of state-run elections in 2026.

These are not hypothetical risks. They are happening now.

Here in Minnesota, we have pushed back every step of the way. We sued the administration and won. We refused to turn over private voter data. And we are preparing for every scenario to keep our election fair, accurate, honest, and secure.

But I cannot do this alone. Not in this moment.

If you believe in protecting the freedom to vote, if you believe in truth over disinformation, if you believe Minnesota must remain a national leader in democracy, I’m asking you personally: Will you become a Founding Member today and help us launch the strongest pro-democracy campaign in the country?

Thank you for standing with me. I’m grateful to have you in this fight.

With appreciation,

Steve Simon