Matt Pelikan launches Hennepin County attorney bid
Minneapolis lawyer Matt Pelikan announced his campaign for Hennepin County Attorney after incumbent Mary Moriarty said she will not seek reelection. Pelikan, the DFL-endorsed 2018 candidate for Minnesota attorney general, framed his campaign around confronting gun violence, supporting collaboration with law enforcement and community partners, and pursuing justice for victims while addressing homelessness and addiction.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Matt Pelikan publicly announced his run for Hennepin County Attorney (announcement quoted in Fox9 report).
- Incumbent Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has said she is not seeking reelection, creating an open-seat contest.
- Pelikan previously won the DFL endorsement for Minnesota Attorney General in 2018 but lost the primary to Keith Ellison; he says he has lived downtown Minneapolis for more than 20 years.