Summary
- Minnesota
State Senator Jeremy Miller announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. - Announcement
made via his official X (formerly Twitter) account. - Miller
expressed gratitude for his time in the Senate in a statement. - He has
served since 2010, including roles as Senate president.
Miller was the second youngest Minnesotan elected to the
Senate in history when he was first elected in 2010 at the age of 26. He will
have served 16 years by the end of his current tenure.
Miller said,
“After a tremendous amount of thought and
discussion with Janel and the boys, I have made the difficult decision to not
seek reelection after my current term ends next year.”
“Other than marrying my amazing wife and the birth of
our three wonderful boys, serving in the Minnesota Senate has been one of the
most memorable and rewarding experiences of my life,”
said Miller.
Miller became the youngest senator in the history of the
state to hold the office of Senate President in 2019 at the age of 35. He has
served in a number of leadership positions, including Senate Majority Leader,
Deputy Majority Leader, and Committee Chair.
Miller’s legislative accomplishments include
financing mental health care, enhancing early childhood learning opportunities,
and establishing the Rare Diseases Advisory Council.
Additionally, he has supported regional initiatives such as
the Southeast Minnesota Veterans Cemetery and Education Village at Winona State
University.
Miller has received multiple honors for his commitment,
including the Minnesota Fire Fighters Association’s coveted Golden Axe Award
and Legislator of the Year.
“There tends to be too much I, I, I, and me, me me, in
politics and not enough we and us,”
Miller said.
“My philosophy is
simple – listen and work together to get things done.”
Miller added,
“Serving in the Senate has been an honor
of a lifetime and I’m proud of what I’ve been able to help accomplish for the
folks I’m blessed to represent.”
While Miller is not closing the door on future public office
runs, he plans to step back for now.
“I have spent a lot of time away from
home during my time in the Senate, and I’m really looking forward to being home
more often,”
he said.
Miller concluded,
“I am incredibly grateful for the
trust and support I’ve received from the constituents I have the opportunity to
serve. I’ve created countless memories and built many wonderful friendships
that will extend far beyond my time in the Senate.”
How has Miller’s tenure affected policy in Fillmore,
Houston, Winona?
Miller gave priority to business-friendly policies that
stimulated local economies, promoted small businesses, and fostered job
creation in the rural and suburban parts of his district, especially in the
agricultural and manufacturing sectors that were vital to Fillmore and Houston
counties.
He also advocated for state resources to repair and improve
roads, bridges, and broadband internet in an area that had ongoing
infrastructure needs in rural communities.
Because of the rural nature of the district, Miller
supported programs for farmers, such as crop insurance and agricultural
innovation, concentrating on keeping the economic life of farming sustainable
and encouraged in Winona and surrounding counties.
