Four candidates now running for Hennepin County Attorney

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Four candidates have publicly announced runs for Hennepin County Attorney ahead of the November 2026 election: Anders Folk (former acting U.S. attorney and DOJ official), state Rep. Cedrick Frazier, Hao Nguyen (former assistant Ramsey County attorney), and Matt Pelikan (Minneapolis attorney). The Fox9 roundup summarizes each campaign announcement, cites endorsements (Andy Luger for Folk, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flangan and several mayors for Frazier), and notes the race is open after incumbent Mary Moriarty said she will not seek reelection.

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Declared candidates: Anders Folk; Rep. Cedrick Frazier; Hao Q. Nguyen; Matt Pelikan.
Anders Folk announced his run on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, and was endorsed by former U.S. Attorney Andy Luger; the article notes Folk signed the federal indictment of Derek Chauvin.
Rep. Cedrick Frazier is a third-term Minnesota state representative (New Hope/Crystal) who announced his run and published endorsements including Lt. Gov. Peggy Flangan.

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Here's who's running for Hennepin County Attorney so far: List

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald) October 09, 2025