DFL Candidate . Minnesota Attorney General 2026

Enforce the Law.
Not a Party Line.

Captain David J.S. Madgett . USAF JAG Veteran • Minneapolis Attorney

Billions stolen from Minnesota taxpayers. That money was supposed to feed children, protect seniors, and support working families. The current AG let it happen. Dave Madgett is running to make sure it never happens again.

Prosecutor. Not a Politician. The People's Lawyer.

The Attorney General is the People's Lawyer. Ellison won by less than one percent in 2022, before the full scope of the fraud crisis broke. He is the most vulnerable DFL statewide incumbent. If we lose the AG's office for the first time in over 50 years, it won't be because of Republican strength. It will be because we refused to course correct when we had the chance.

A Career Built on Accountability

Dave Madgett has spent nearly two decades in the trenches of consumer law, fighting for Minnesota families against the institutions that take advantage of them. As founder of Madgett Law in Minneapolis, he has handled thousands of cases involving identity theft, predatory lending, fraud, and civil rights.

Before practicing civilian law, Dave served as a Captain in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps, where he served as a base Chief of Justice. He prosecuted criminal cases, advising commanders, and upholding the rule of law.

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Six Priorities for Minnesota

01

Aggressive Fraud Enforcement

Dedicated Fraud Enforcement Division. Prosecute all fraud regardless of who's connected. The Feeding Our Future failures cannot happen again.

02

Consumer Protection

After nearly 20 years helping families fight identity theft, predatory lending, and consumer fraud, Dave knows these cases inside and out. He will bring that experience to the AG's office on day one.

03

Government Accountability

Transparent audits of state spending and real enforcement of open records laws. Accountability that applies to both parties equally. Taxpayer dollars do not belong to any political party.

04

Public Safety

Using the full authority of the AG's office to go after organized crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and cold cases that have gone unsolved for too long.

05

Civil Rights & Liberty

Every Minnesotan deserves to have their constitutional rights defended equally and consistently. No political games. No picking winners and losers.

06

Depoliticize the Office

No more lawsuits filed for headlines. No more using the office to score political points. The AG works for the people of Minnesota and it is time the office started acting like it.

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Latest News & Blog

May 2026

"People Power" Unless You're a Challenger

DFL bars its only AG challenger from the convention floor. The real vote is August 11. The Feeding Our Future founder got 41 years. Why is Washington doing our AG's job?

May 2026

Minnesota's Fraud Crisis: The Numbers Don't Lie

From Feeding Our Future to healthcare fraud schemes, billions have been stolen from Minnesota taxpayers.

May 2026

Consumer Protection Is Personal

After nearly two decades helping Minnesotans fight identity theft, I've seen how everyday families get crushed.

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