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Marisa Simonetti

Unaffiliated

Marisa Simonetti is an unaffiliated candidate for U.S. Senate, a Minnesota mother and small-business owner with a background in real estate who says she got involved in politics after volunteering in her son's classroom.[5]

Little public record found for this candidate.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsLoosen zoning rules to build more housing

    Says she is committed to tackling Minnesota's housing affordability crisis, drawing on a background in real estate.[5]

In their words — priorities

  • Affordable housing and public safety: says she wants to tackle Minnesota's housing affordability crisis while investing in community-based approaches to reducing crime.[5]
  • Reducing wasteful government spending and supporting small businesses.[5]

Background

  • Holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Minnesota.[5]
  • Describes herself as a mother and businesswoman with a background in real estate and entrepreneurship.[5]

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Sources cited in this profile

  1. 5.United States Senate election in Minnesota, 2026 (Marisa Simonetti Candidate Connection survey) · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words