Matt Little
Coverage of Matt Little in the Nexus archive.
- Election takeaways: What we learned from primary night in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Hundreds of thousands of voters participated in primaries in Minnesota and Wisconsin, leading to victories for candidates like Lisa Demuth and Peggy Flanagan in various races. Matt Little easily outpaced rivals in the 2nd Congressional District, while other individuals advanced through both states for upcoming contests.
- Matt Little prevails in the 2nd District, expanding progressive wins in Democratic primaries
Matt Little handily defeated his rivals in the 2nd Congressional District primary, marking a win for progressives aiming to increase their influence. The highly mixed district includes urban, suburban, and rural voters and was previously represented by Angie Craig. For the general election, Little will face Eric Pratt.
- Matt Little, a Progressive, Wins a Democratic House Primary in Minnesota
Matt Little won a Democratic House primary election in Minnesota. His progressive pitch earned the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, which serves as Minnesota’s version of the Democratic Party.
- Farmfest kicks off with Minnesota Congressional District forums
Congressional candidates from Minnesota's First, Second, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Districts participated in forums at Farmfest in Redwood County, discussing agriculture and rural issues. The event, held one week before the primary, continued on Wednesday with forums for governor and U.S. Senate races.
- Minnesota progressives campaign on ‘Medicare for All’ as ranks of uninsured grow
Minnesota Democrats are divided over healthcare reform, with centrists like Jake Johnson supporting a public option and progressives like Matt Little advocating for Medicare for All. The debate reflects broader national tensions within the Democratic Party as candidates adjust their positions based on district politics and voter priorities.
- ICE Watchers Worry Democrats Are Trying to Co-Opt Their Movements For Votes
Matt Little, a Democratic congressional candidate in Minnesota, is leveraging anti-ICE activism in his campaign, prompting criticism that Democrats are exploiting grassroots movements for political gain. Critics argue his 'GET ICE OUT' social media strategy mirrors tactics used by other Democratic politicians, such as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and New York's Brad Lander, who saw political benefits after ICE-related arrests.