Melisa López Franzen
@melisalopezfranzen.bsky.social
Mom, Latina, Small Biz Owner & former Senate Dem Leader. UMN grad, flipped a red district, expanded Medicaid & raised wages.
I’m running for Senate because parents—mothers and caregivers alike—deserve leaders who put families first. From education to opportunity, I’m fighting for a future where every child can thrive and every family has a fair shot. Let’s build it together.
May 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I’m running for Senate because parents—mothers and caregivers alike—deserve leaders who put families first. From education to opportunity, I’m fighting for a future where every child can thrive and every family has a fair shot. Let’s build it together.
Yesterday I joined the Rotary Club at Matter in St. Louis Park for a service project with visiting Ukrainian doctors. Edina Mayor Jim Hovland greeted a Ukrainian combat medic—an inspiring reminder of service, resilience, and global community.
May 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Yesterday I joined the Rotary Club at Matter in St. Louis Park for a service project with visiting Ukrainian doctors. Edina Mayor Jim Hovland greeted a Ukrainian combat medic—an inspiring reminder of service, resilience, and global community.
I'm not your typical politician, and I'm not running a typical campaign. No matter what we're hearing from DC, I'm working for you, your neighbors, and people in every corner of Minnesota.
May 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I'm not your typical politician, and I'm not running a typical campaign. No matter what we're hearing from DC, I'm working for you, your neighbors, and people in every corner of Minnesota.
Thanks to the CD 7 DFL for having me at their convention this weekend! They’re worried about where our country is headed, fed up with what they’re seeing in Washington, and ready to work together for a better future for everyone.
May 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thanks to the CD 7 DFL for having me at their convention this weekend! They’re worried about where our country is headed, fed up with what they’re seeing in Washington, and ready to work together for a better future for everyone.
In Becker County with a great group of DFLers (in this wonderfully decorated garage) talking to them about how we can build a better future for everyone. No matter what's happening in DC, the opinion that matters most to me is that of the people of Minnesota - and that will never change.
May 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In Becker County with a great group of DFLers (in this wonderfully decorated garage) talking to them about how we can build a better future for everyone. No matter what's happening in DC, the opinion that matters most to me is that of the people of Minnesota - and that will never change.
The SAVE Act passed the House, and it's awaiting a vote in the Senate. This is a dangerous, unnecessary bill that will make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote.
May 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The SAVE Act passed the House, and it's awaiting a vote in the Senate. This is a dangerous, unnecessary bill that will make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote.
An incredible vote of confidence from another leader in Minnesota. Thank you to Rep. Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley for being a part of the team!
May 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
An incredible vote of confidence from another leader in Minnesota. Thank you to Rep. Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley for being a part of the team!
Over the weekend, my hometown of Aguadilla, PR was honored at the Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival. It was so special to be there with Aguadilla Mayor Julio Roldán Concepción and Rep. Darren Soto to celebrate where I come from.
April 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Over the weekend, my hometown of Aguadilla, PR was honored at the Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival. It was so special to be there with Aguadilla Mayor Julio Roldán Concepción and Rep. Darren Soto to celebrate where I come from.
I went up to St. Joseph to speak with DFLers at the SD 13 Dinner. They’re fired up, fed up, and ready to show up and get to work building a better country for all of us.
April 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
I went up to St. Joseph to speak with DFLers at the SD 13 Dinner. They’re fired up, fed up, and ready to show up and get to work building a better country for all of us.
Trump's actions are straight from a dictator's playbook, and it's up to us to stop him.
April 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Trump's actions are straight from a dictator's playbook, and it's up to us to stop him.
Carmen and I had a fantastic conversation about the needs of our farmers. I'm grateful for his support and ready to work for people like him every day in Washington.
April 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Carmen and I had a fantastic conversation about the needs of our farmers. I'm grateful for his support and ready to work for people like him every day in Washington.
Big thanks to Al Travis for having me on his radio show! We had a great conversation about why I'm running, how I'm talking to people in every corner of Minnesota, and the need for a government that meets the needs of everyone.
April 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Big thanks to Al Travis for having me on his radio show! We had a great conversation about why I'm running, how I'm talking to people in every corner of Minnesota, and the need for a government that meets the needs of everyone.
Honored to have the endorsement of Richfield School Board Member Rachel Banks Kupcho. She's a member of the Leech Lake Ojibwe and a tireless champion for our students and our Indigenous communities.
April 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Honored to have the endorsement of Richfield School Board Member Rachel Banks Kupcho. She's a member of the Leech Lake Ojibwe and a tireless champion for our students and our Indigenous communities.
It was a beautiful day with Carmen Fernholz on his farm near Madison, MN! Like many farmers, Carmen is worried about Trump's tariffs and the rising costs that are impacting the agriculture industry. As Senator, I'm going to work to make their lives easier - not harder.
April 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
It was a beautiful day with Carmen Fernholz on his farm near Madison, MN! Like many farmers, Carmen is worried about Trump's tariffs and the rising costs that are impacting the agriculture industry. As Senator, I'm going to work to make their lives easier - not harder.
DFLers in CD 7 are fired up, fed up, and ready to build a better country for our seniors, our students, and everyone else across our state.
April 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
DFLers in CD 7 are fired up, fed up, and ready to build a better country for our seniors, our students, and everyone else across our state.
I met with a group of parents in Madison, MN (and stopped to say hi to Lou T. Fisk). As a mom myself, I share a lot of their concerns about the country our kids are growing up in, and I'm going to do everything I can to make this the best place possible for them.
April 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I met with a group of parents in Madison, MN (and stopped to say hi to Lou T. Fisk). As a mom myself, I share a lot of their concerns about the country our kids are growing up in, and I'm going to do everything I can to make this the best place possible for them.
I joined the Lac Qui Parle County DFLers over the weekend at their pancake breakfast. They're fed up with what they're seeing everyday in Washington, and they're ready to work for a better future.
April 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I joined the Lac Qui Parle County DFLers over the weekend at their pancake breakfast. They're fed up with what they're seeing everyday in Washington, and they're ready to work for a better future.
From our family to yours, wishing you a Happy Easter!
April 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
From our family to yours, wishing you a Happy Easter!
Next time you’re in Montevideo visit El Paraíso Latin Market! I met Cindy—her father opened this Latino market years ago. Today, she employs many local residents. They’re already feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs, we must do better for small business owners in greater MN.
April 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Next time you’re in Montevideo visit El Paraíso Latin Market! I met Cindy—her father opened this Latino market years ago. Today, she employs many local residents. They’re already feeling the impact of Trump’s tariffs, we must do better for small business owners in greater MN.
I was in Kandiyohi County to tour the Prairie Lakes Youth Center, a facility focused on trauma-informed care for their youth who live there. As Senator, I'll do everything I can to help them secure much-needed federal funds for necessary upgrades.
April 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I was in Kandiyohi County to tour the Prairie Lakes Youth Center, a facility focused on trauma-informed care for their youth who live there. As Senator, I'll do everything I can to help them secure much-needed federal funds for necessary upgrades.
Started our morning at Java River in Montevideo! People are fed up, they are showing up, and we have to keep standing up to what is happening.
April 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Started our morning at Java River in Montevideo! People are fed up, they are showing up, and we have to keep standing up to what is happening.
🚗 On the road this weekend as part of my 87-county tour—stopping in Kandiyohi, Chippewa, and Lac qui Parle. I’m showing up in every corner of Minnesota to hear from you and fight for the future all of us deserve.
April 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🚗 On the road this weekend as part of my 87-county tour—stopping in Kandiyohi, Chippewa, and Lac qui Parle. I’m showing up in every corner of Minnesota to hear from you and fight for the future all of us deserve.
Linea Palmisano has been an incredible leader for Minneapolis, I'm proud to have her endorsement.
April 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Linea Palmisano has been an incredible leader for Minneapolis, I'm proud to have her endorsement.
I sat down with The Daily to discuss why I'm running for US Senate and what I'm going to do for our students and their futures. Read the full interview here: mndaily.com/293850/city/...
April 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I sat down with The Daily to discuss why I'm running for US Senate and what I'm going to do for our students and their futures. Read the full interview here: mndaily.com/293850/city/...