Trump campaign to open 8 Minnesota field offices: report
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The Trump campaign plans to open eight field offices across Minnesota, per a memo obtained by CBS News.
Why it matters: The former president's campaign is again aiming to flip Minnesota red for the first time in decades.
Yes, but: His campaign hasn't had a significant on-the-ground presence here yet this cycle.
State of play: Several recent polls have shown a close rematch here, though the latest KSTP survey showed President Biden's advantage widening.
The latest: The campaign is in the process of securing leases for the "Trump Force 47" offices, CBS reports.
- It's made some hires and is working on building teams both here and in Virginia, another state on its target list.
The other side: The Biden campaign announced Minnesota hires months ago, and the Democratic National Committee recently touted a six-figure investment in turning out apartment dwellers.
In other Minnesota political news...
💰Trump's appearance at a Twin Cities fundraiser helped the perpetually cash-strapped Minnesota Republican Party raise more than $1 million last month, a new federal campaign finance report shows.
- While the DFL Party still has a significant cash advantage, MNGOP chair David Hann told the Star Tribune that the party is debt-free for the first time in nearly 18 years.
🫏 Democratic governors from across the country descend on Minneapolis today for a Democratic Governors Association meeting.
- Several will join Gov. Tim Walz, the group's chair, for a news conference today on abortion rights.
✈️ U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is also coming to town this week. The 2020 presidential candidate will speak at a Tuesday rally for the Biden campaign.
Trail Mix is Axios Twin Cities reporter Torey Van Oot's occasional column on all things Minnesota politics. Send her your tips and political takes: [email protected].