Endorsements & Awards
Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse Endorses Steve
Steve with Mayor Tim Busse
““Steve Elkins is a problem solver who understands the issues inside and out, and who works tirelessly for the people he represents. He’s exactly the type of thoughtful and balanced leader we need in the Minnesota House of Representatives to guide our state in these challenging times.””
A Strong Advocate for Reproductive Health and Freedom!
Planned parenthood of minnesota, north dakota & south dakota action fund endorses steve for 2022 and 2024.
The Board of Directors of the Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota Action Fund has re-endorsed Steve for 2024 and thanks him for his support of reproductive and sexual health care.
ProChoice Minnesota Endorses Steve
Pro-Choice Minnesota PAC has chosen to endorse Steve for House District 50B in 2022 and 2024 because his track record and commitment to reproductive freedom make it clear that, if re-elected, Steve will advance Pro-Choice Minnesota’s mission to build collective power to remove barriers, build protections, and expand access for reproductive healthcare in Minnesota and work toward reproductive freedom for all Minnesotans.
LABOR Supports Steve!
2024 MINNESOTA AFL-CIO ENDORSES STEVE
Steve was endorsed by the Minnesota AFL-CIO in the 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024 elections.
2024 education Minnesota endorses steve
Education Minnesota is a voice for professional educators and students and proudly endorsed Steve in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024.
Minnesota Medical Association Endorses Steve for 2024
MEDPAC, the political action committee for the Minnesota Medical Association, endorses Steve. As a non-profit professional association representing physicians, residents, and medical students, the MMA ensures that physicians are helping to shape the decisions that affect their patients, their practices, and the profession.
2022 Minnesota Nursing Association Endorses Steve
In 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024, Steve was endorsed by the Minnesota Nurses Association.
Steve’s strong support for Minnesota nurses was recognized again this year, when Steve joined Minnesota Nurses on the picket lines at Fairview Southdale Hospital.
Minnesota’s Building Trades Endorse Steve
Minnesota’s Building Trades Unions appreciate Steve’s support for their exemplary job training programs, pension plans, and collective bargaining rights, especially protections against wage theft in the construction industry. Steve is a strong advocate for investments in basic transportation, water, power, and broadband infrastructure and the jobs provided by these projects.
Liuna Endorses Steve for 2022, 2024
Electrical Workers Endorse Steve for 2022, 2024
Carpenters Endorse Steve for 2022, 2024
Operating Engineers Endorse Steve for 2022, 2024
Steve has also been endorsed by the Painters and the Pipe Trades unions.
Professional, Government and Service Workers Endorse Steve
Re-endorsed for 2026!
2024 MAPE Unanimously ENDORSES STEVE
The MAPE PAC voted unanimously to endorse Steve for House in 2020, 2022, 2024, and 2026.
2024 AFSCME Endorsed candidate
Minnesota Council 5 AFSCME endorsed Steve Elkins for House in 2020, 2022, and 2024.
2024 SEIU ENDORSES STEVE
The Service Employees International Union, an organization of 2 million members, works for the dignity of all workers and endorsed Steve for the House in 2020, 2022, and 2024.
Steve is committed to a clean and balanced multi-modal Transportation System
2022 and 2024 Move Minnesota Endorses Steve
Move Minnesota has endorsed Steve for his tireless advocacy for a well-funded, clean, and balanced multi-modal transportation system.
Steve is committed to protecting the Environment!
2024 Conservation Minnesota Voter Center ENDORSES STEVE
The Conservation Minnesota Voter Center endorsed Steve for the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2020, 2022, and again in 2024, and will continue to work to see more conservation-minded candidates elected.
2024 Sierra Club Northstar Chapter Endorses Steve
The Sierra Club has endorsed Steve in his candidacy for the Minnesota Legislature, in appreciation of his outstanding commitment to protecting the environment.
Endorsed in 2022 and 2024!
Steve believes in Equal Rights for all!
OutFront Minnesota Action re-ENDORSES STEVE for 2024
OutFront Minnesota Action appreciates Steve’s support of the LGBTQ community and looks forward to working with him on issues related to LGBTQ liberation.
Endorsed in 2022 and 2024.
Stonewall DFL has Endorsed Steve for 2024!
Steve is proud to be recognized by Stonewall Democrats for his continuing strong support of the LGBTQ community. No one’s rights should be abridged simply because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Live and let live; love and let love.
Endorsed in 2022 and 2024.
A strong voice for Affordable Housing!
Housing first minnesota endorses steve for 2020, 2022, 2024
The Housing First Minnesota PAC and its membership of over 1,300 homebuilding, remodeling, and associated industry businesses have endorsed Steve for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Awards and Distinctions
Steve is a strong advocate for Common Sense Gun Safety Legislation
GUN Sense CANDIDATE 2020, 2022, 2024
Moms Demand Action has once again recognized Steve for his support of gun violence prevention. Moms Demand Action is the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence in America, with nearly six million supporters.
PROTECT MINNESOTA ORANGE STAR CANDIDATE 2020, 2022, 2024
Protect Minnesota awarded Steve with an Orange Star Candidate Award in 2020 and 2022, and is the only independent state-based gun violence prevention organization among large national groups. Steve was rated “A” in 2024.
Steve is working hard to promote Housing Affordability!
Housing first minnesota “Housing leadership award” 2020, 2021, 2024
Steve was chosen as a recipient for the “Housing Leadership Award” because he advocated for home affordability and home ownership during the legislative session. There are still sizeable reforms to pass, and he promises to keep working for this cause.
Steve named Legislator of the Year for 2022 by Housing First!
On October 28th, Steve was recognized as Housing First’s Legislator of the Year for his regulatory reform efforts to reduce the cost of housing.
Steve is a Champion for Minnesotans with Disabilities
Minnesota Council on Disabilities Champion 2021, 2022
The Minnesota Council on Disabilities has recognized Steve in 2021 and 2022 for being a champion for Minnesotans with Disabilities. Steve has worked to pass bills providing full digital accessibility to information on Government websites in Minnesota and has been a tireless advocate for improved mobility options for Minnesotans with disabilities.
Steve works to make local governments successful!
League of Minnesota Cities Legislator of DIstinction, 2019
Steve was honored to be chosen as a “Legislator of Distinction” for his work in the State House. As a former city official, he realizes how important it is to support cooperation between the city and state government.