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After serving in the Minnesota legislature for two years, Bonoff ran for the 3rd congressional district seat held by the retiring Jim Ramstad. [24] [25]

Among the groups that supported Bonoff's congressional race were Minnesota Forward, [26] Emily's List, [27] the Minnesota chapter of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, [28] and AFSCME. [29] [30]

On April 12, 2008, Bonoff left the race after Ashwin Madia was endorsed by the DFL party. [31]

2016 campaign for Congress

In 2016, Bonoff ran for the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 3rd congressional district. In May 2016, Bonoff received the endorsement of the DFL party and began campaigning for the general election. [32] In July she announced she had raised over $620,000 for the race. [33] Bonoff received endorsements from Womenwinning, [34] the League of Conservation Voters, [35] and Emily's List. [36] [37] She was also endorsed by AFSCME, Building Trades, Regional Council of Carpenters, LiUNA!, SMART, Human Rights Campaign PAC, End Citizens United, MN Professional Firefighters, American Association for Justice, National Organization for Women, Sierra Club and ECM Publishers, Inc. [38] [39] Shortly after she announced her candidacy in April 2016, [40] Bonoff's campaign was highlighted by the DCCC as a nationally targeted "Red to Blue" race. [41]

In the November 8, 2016, general election, Bonoff was defeated by incumbent Republican Erik Paulsen, who won 57% of the vote. [42]

Jewish Family & Career Services

Boniff later moved to Atlanta, Georgia after her husband joined Delta Airlines. [1] In 2019, Bonoff became CEO of the Atlanta-based disability, career and elderly service provider Jewish Family & Career Services. [1]

Electoral history

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Terri Bonoff
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Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 44th district
43rd (2005–2013)
In office
December 7, 2005 –January 2, 2017