Elijah Norris-Holliday is endorsed by current and former public officials, community leaders, advocates, and neighbors who trust his lived experience, integrity, and commitment to justice, working families, and real results.
Rep. Shamakab Hussein
“I am proud to endorse Norris-Holliday for the Minnesota House. He is a proven leader who has dedicated his work to supporting young people, strengthening families, and advancing equity and justice in our communities. Norris-Holliday brings people together and delivers real solutions, and I am confident he will be a strong voice for District 39B at the Capitol.” -Representative Samakab Hussein
MN House of Representatives, District 65A
Rep. Matt Norris
I’ve worked with Elijah Norris-Holliday for several years on innovative solutions to youth justice issues, and his work has helped inform some of my legislation. His knowledge and experience are exactly what we need in the Minnesota House. I proudly endorse Elijah Norris-Holliday for State House.” -Representive Matt NorrisMN House of Representatives, District 32B
I am proud to endorse Elijah Norris Holliday for the Minnesota House District 39B. Through his work as a Planning Manager for Ramsey County’s Youth Justice Transformation, Norris-Holliday has brought system partners and the community together to improve outcomes for young people and families, while advancing restorative justice approaches that strengthen accountability, healing, and public safety. He leads with integrity, lived experience, and a deep commitment to community.— Ramsey County Commissioner, Rena Moran, District 4Ramsey County CommissionerRena Moran
Elijah has worked in the trenches to build and sustain processes, programs and policies to help youth, families and communities thrive through trying times. I support his clear vision, commitment and passion for investing in people while governing with integrity as the leadership we need for a safe, healthy and prosperous Minnesota!-Toni CarterRetired Ramsey County CommissionerToni Carter
Garrison McMurtrey
Ramsey County Commissioner“I’m proud to endorse Elijah Norris Holliday for Minnesota House District 39B. He’s a proven leader who brings people together to deliver real results for our communities. Elijah leads with integrity and a clear commitment to public safety, opportunity, and equity. He’s exactly the kind of leader we need at the Capitol.”— Ramsey County Commissioner, Garrision McMurtrey, District 3
Tara Jebens-Singh
Ramsey County Commissioner“I’m honored to support Elijah Norris-Holliday in his run for MN House District 39B.
Elijah has shown strong leadership through his work in Ramsey County, bringing people together to advance more equitable and effective systems—especially for young people and families. He listens, leads with integrity, and is deeply committed to building solutions rooted in community.
I look forward to having a trusted partner to local government at the capital. Elijah will be a thoughtful, collaborative leader who delivers results.
— Ramsey County Commissioner, Tara Jebens-Singh, District 1
John Choi
Ramsey County Attorney"I have worked closely with Elijah on improving our youth justice system in Ramsey County to achieve better public safety outcomes by focusing on community based restorative justice interventions that work. Elijah was a big part of engaging our community and transforming our responses to a more restorative approach in our county. He will be an excellent legislator and has the right kind of leadership experience and insight that will improve the quality of justice for all in Minnesota." I am proud to endorse his campaign for MN House.
-Ramsey County Attorney John Choi
Kay Koran
I’m a Columbia Heights resident and delegate for 39B. Elijah is one of the most genuine people in my life. I know him.. not the candidate version, the real person. 13 years is more than enough time to see someone’s character from every angle. I’ve seen him at his best and at his worst, and the one thing that never changes is his heart. He’s the founder of a nonprofit that supports system impacted youth, but his purpose doesn’t stop there and that’s why I’m supporting him.Columbia Heights Delegate
Roy Magnuson
“Elijah and I go back to my classroom days at Como Park Senior High. He has always been a committed activist with a sense of right and wrong. I watched him as an active community member in Saint Paul’s Rice Street neighborhood. He exhibited both deescalation skills and the ability to create solutions that focused on common ground and the common good. I enthusiastically endorse Elijah for State Representative in 39B.”Retired teacher, twenty years Executive Board and Trustee, Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation.