Overview
- Folk launched his campaign on Oct. 9 with a message focused on restoring public safety, bringing common sense to criminal justice, and protecting vulnerable residents.
- As acting U.S. attorney in 2021, he signed the federal civil-rights charges against Derek Chauvin and initiated the pattern-and-practice investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department.
- Former U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger publicly backed Folk, praising his experience for leading Minnesota’s largest prosecutorial office.
- The growing field also includes DFL Rep. Cedrick Frazier, prosecutor Hao Nguyen, and attorney Matt Pelikan in a nonpartisan race that advances the top two from an August 2026 primary to the November 2026 general election.
- Incumbent Mary Moriarty is not seeking another term, with her tenure scheduled to end on Jan. 4, 2027, setting up an open contest over the office’s direction on public safety and reform.