John Marty
Bold Vision. Ethical Leadership. Dedicated Public Servant.
Meet John
An Icon of Progressive Courage
Senator Marty has long been an outspoken champion of progressive causes.
Fighting ICE, Defending Immigrants and all our Neighbors
The open racial discrimination and racial profiling by ICE agents is appalling. John has a strong record of speaking out against racial injustice – working to end the racial bias in our criminal justice system and American society. He consistently speaks up and works for an end to disparities in health, employment, education, and housing. The invasion of federal ICE agents in Minnesota is unconstitutional and unacceptable. John will never stop fighting this injustice.
Advocate for Workers and a Fair Economy
John has been working for fair, progressive tax policies and labor laws to ensure that all workers can afford to support their families. As economic disparities have exploded in our country, this work is more important than ever. At the beginning of 2026, the 12 richest billionaires in America have seen their combined wealth more than quadruple since 2020. They now possess more than $2,700,000,000,000 ($2.7 Trillion)! They have unimaginable wealth at a time when many Americans cannot afford basic necessities.John has authored legislation to significantly increase the minimum wage and consistently supported efforts to strengthen collective bargaining and worker safety laws. He also authored a law enabling corporations to look beyond the interests of shareholders and work for the interests of all stakeholders, including employees, customers, the environment, and the local economy.
Outspoken Supporter of LGBTQ Rights
Since the early 1990s, John has spoken out against the widespread discrimination and open hatred of the LGBTQ community, courageously helping lead the fight for an amendment to the State Human Rights Act to end discrimination against LGBTQ people in housing and employment. He introduced a marriage equality bill long before others were even willing to talk about the issue and was an outspoken advocate for same-sex marriage for years, leading to its passage. Now, when right-wing politicians are attacking transgender people, John strongly supported our laws making Minnesota a transgender refuge state. He continues to speak out against the vicious and cruel attacks on Transgender and other LGBTQ people. John will never stop defending the rights of those most vulnerable.
Passionate Defender of the Environment
Leading the charge on legislation to protect our climate, and fighting against corporate capture of our environmental agencies, John has been a lifelong leader on climate and environmental protection. With House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, John authored the legislation that jump-started Minnesota’s solar energy economy and he included a provision directing the state to develop a strategy and framework to become a 100% fossil-fuel-free economy across all sectors—from energy and agriculture to transportation, housing, and business, important initiatives to protect our planet from the catastrophic impacts of global warming. John authored numerous environmental laws, including some that became models for other states – banning lead, mercury, and other toxic substances, and laws that protect our waters, land and air, despite strong opposition from corporate polluters.
The issues
A Vision for a Better Future
John Marty is a strong advocate for government ethics, environmental protection, and health care reform and has been a highly respected state senator for many years.
Endorsed by leading progressive organizations
Endorsements from John’s 2022 Campaign
