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Anders Folk Enters Hennepin County Attorney Race, Citing DOJ Experience and a Public-Safety Focus

The open race follows Mary Moriarty’s decision not to seek another term.

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FILE - Then-acting U.S. Attorney Anders Folk sits down for an interview with 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS in 2021. (KSTP/file)
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Overview

  • Folk, a former acting U.S. attorney for Minnesota, announced his bid Thursday to succeed Mary Moriarty in 2026.
  • He said he would prioritize restoring public safety and bringing common sense to criminal justice, arguing the current office has lost focus.
  • Folk highlights his Marine Corps service and DOJ tenure, including signing the federal indictment of Derek Chauvin and work on the Minneapolis Police civil investigation.
  • Former U.S. Attorney Andy Luger has endorsed Folk, calling for calm and professional leadership.
  • He joins a growing field that includes state Rep. Cedrick Frazier, prosecutor Hao Nguyen, and attorney Matt Pelikan.