SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATE PROFILE: Policy Wonk wants to move on to next level from City Hall to State Capitol, Peter Wagenius want to be State Senator this time

Former Senate Staffer, Son of State Representative Jean Wagenius, and Mayoral Aide to RT Rybak, Peter Wagenius is one of early candidate that jumped into Special Senate Election besides Jacob Frey. He lives with his new wife, Mandy are restoring their 122 years old house in Prospect Park Neighborhood. He has been recognized in the media as a top campaign strategist by helping candidates winning offices and is very active in DFL party..

His issues are: Tax Fairness, Honest Budget, Public Safety, E-12 Education, Higher Education, Transit, Environment, Equal Rights, and Clean Open Elections.

When he is not campaigning or working, he loves to go out on bike rides, he likes watching classic movies at The Heights, swing dancing, and restoring old furniture.

Candidate Information: 

Name: Peter Wagenius

Political Party: DFL

Age: 40

Home: Minneapolis (14 years in district)

Family: Wife Mandy

Occupation: Policy Director for Minneapolis Mayor’s Office

Education:  Unknown

Endorsements: Sierra Club

Contact information: 

Website: http://www.peterwagenius.org/

Twitter: @PeterWagenius