- Henry Kalis, Retired State Representative (1975-2002)
"John has the education, background, and enthusiasm to bring a new kind of leadership to the state house. His positive approach and focus on results will serve us well in St. Paul."
- Congressman Tim Walz, United States Representative for Minnesota's First District
"John Branstad has the leadership experience we need in St. Paul. John knows that progress, not politics, is what will get the job done for the people of southern Minnesota."
- AFL-CIO
"John Branstad is a candidate who will stand up for the interests of working families."
-- Ray Waldron, Minnesota AFL-CIO President
- Education Minnesota
"We look forward to working with John Branstad on behalf of Minnesota's public school and students."
-- Tom Dooher, President, Education Minnesota
- International Union of Operating Engineers (Local 49)
"Local 49 is proud to support John Branstad, a candidate who focuses on bread and butter issues: transportation, health care, education, and restoring the middle class."
-- Glen D. Johnson, Business Manager / Financial Secretary
- SEIU Minnesota State Council (Service Employees International Union)
"John Branstad has a commitment to improving the lives of working families in Minnesota."
-- Julie Schnell, President SEIU Minnesota State Council
- AFSCME Minnesota Council 5
"We look forward to working with John Branstad in office on the issues vitally important to the both of us."
-- Mike Beusing, President AFSCME MN Council 5
- IBEW Minnesota State Council
"Our members will support John Branstad knowing they can count on his support of working families."
-- Tom Koehler, President IBEW MN State Council
- Minnesota Nurses Association
"Our endorsement reflects our whole-hearted support for John Branstad's candidacy."
-- Tom Kelly, RN, Chair MNA Political Committee
- Minnesota State Council of Machinists
"You have received our endorsement because of you commitment to working families."
-- Julie Anderson, MN State Council of Machinists
- Construction and General Laborers #132 (Laborer's District Council of Minnesota and North Dakota)
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners (Local 464)
- Boilermakers Local 647
- Pipefitters Local 455