Teneshia Kragness – 2022 Corporate Campaign Contributions Final Order

In a September 21, 2022 final decision, a Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings panel found that Teneshia Kragness violated state campaign law by accepting eight prohibited corporate contributions totaling $4,800—most of the $5,325 reported by her campaign shortly before the Brooklyn Center primary. The panel found that she had the benefit of the funds and used nearly half for campaign signs, creating an unfair advantage and likely significant voter impact; although she refunded the contributions and amended her report immediately after the complaint was filed, the panel imposed a $1,200 civil penalty.