Matt Pelikan launches Hennepin County attorney bid
Matt Pelikan has officially launched a campaign for Hennepin County Attorney, declaring his candidacy in the emerging 2026 contest. FOX 9 lists him among four declared contenders, noting his entry follows incumbent Mary Moriarty’s decision not to seek re-election.
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📌 Key Facts
- Matt Pelikan has declared his candidacy for Hennepin County Attorney.
- FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul’s Oct. 9, 2025 update lists Pelikan among four declared contenders for Hennepin County Attorney.
- Reporting frames Pelikan’s entry as part of the emerging 2026 Hennepin County Attorney contest.
- Pelikan’s candidacy follows Mary Moriarty’s decision not to run, contributing to an open/reshaped field.
- The FOX 9 article "Here's who's running for Hennepin County Attorney so far: List" aggregates these developments to map the early 2026 race.
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Here's who's running for Hennepin County Attorney so far: List
New information:
- Confirms Matt Pelikan is a declared candidate and appears in the updated list of four contenders.
- Aggregates Pelikan's candidacy into the broader context of the emerging 2026 contest following Mary Moriarty's decision not to run.