Dean Phillips won’t run for re-election to Congress

Dean Phillips served as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district.

He was first elected to Congress in the 2018 midterm elections and has been known for his business background, advocacy for campaign finance reform, and bipartisan approach to governance.

Dean Phillips, the Democratic representative from Minnesota’s 3rd congressional district, announced on November 24, 2023, that he will not seek reelection to Congress in 2024¹.

He said that he wanted to “pass the torch” to a new generation of leaders and focus on his presidential campaign¹.

Phillips is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in 2024, saying that he believes Trump is poised to beat Biden and that the country needs a fresh alternative².

Phillips is a centrist and a moderate Democrat who has been one of the most bipartisan members of Congress³.

He is also a successful businessman who founded and sold Talenti gelato and co-owns Penny’s Coffee⁴.

He is the first Democrat to win his seat since 1958 and has been reelected twice⁵.

Dean Phillips is a Democratic politician from Minnesota known for his background in business, advocacy for campaign finance reform, and commitment to bipartisanship.

His approach to governance emphasizes finding common ground across party lines to address key issues facing his constituents and the nation.

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