Minnetonka Resident Urges DFL to Endorse Gun Safety Candidate for State Senate

Lori Weissman calls for Krishnan Subrahmanian's nomination, citing his medical expertise and commitment to addressing gun violence as a public health crisis.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:55pm

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Lori Weissman, a gun safety advocate from the Glen Lake neighborhood in Minnetonka, Minnesota, is urging DFL delegates to endorse Dr. Krishnan Subrahmanian, known as 'Krish,' for the state Senate. Weissman cites Krish's experience as a pediatrician at HCMC who has witnessed the devastating effects of gun violence on children and families, and his pledge to address gun violence as a public health crisis through community-based prevention programs, safe firearm storage initiatives, and support for background checks and extreme risk protection orders.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a leading cause of death for children and teens in Minnesota, and Weissman believes that addressing this issue requires political leaders with the experience and resolve to deal with this intractable problem. Krish's medical expertise and dedication to gun safety make him a strong candidate to represent the community in the state Senate.

The details

Weissman has spent 25 years working to curb the epidemic of death and injury by firearms in Minnesota, participating in advocacy efforts to advance gun violence prevention legislation and helping to elect gun safety candidates. She believes Krish's experience as a pediatrician who witnessed the aftermath of the mass shooting at Annunciation School last fall, and his commitment to addressing gun violence as a public health crisis, make him the ideal candidate to represent the community in the state Senate.

  • The DFL Senate District Convention where delegates will endorse a candidate for state Senate is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • On August 27th of the previous year, Krish received a page about the mass shooting that traumatized the Annunciation School community, which he had to deal with as part of his professional duties as a pediatrician.

The players

Lori Weissman

A gun safety advocate from the Glen Lake neighborhood in Minnetonka, Minnesota, who has spent significant energy over the past 25 years working to curb the epidemic of death and injury by firearms in the state.

Dr. Krishnan Subrahmanian

A pediatrician at HCMC who witnessed the devastating effects of gun violence on the children and families of Annunciation School after a mass shooting last fall, and is pledging to address gun violence as a public health crisis if elected to the state Senate.

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What they’re saying

“It breaks my heart that gun violence remains a leading cause of death for children and teens in our state when it is preventable.”

— Lori Weissman, Gun Safety Advocate

“Krish has witnessed the lives of too many young people cut down, so he is pledging as part of his state Senate campaign to address gun violence as a public health crisis by 1) investing in community-based violence prevention programs, 2) promoting safe firearm storage to reduce youth access and 3) supporting background checks and extreme risk protection orders.”

— Lori Weissman, Gun Safety Advocate

What’s next

The DFL Senate District Convention where delegates will endorse a candidate for state Senate is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. Weissman is urging delegates to support Krish's nomination at this event.

The takeaway

This story highlights the critical need for political leaders who are willing to take concrete action to address gun violence as a public health crisis. Krish's medical expertise and dedication to this issue make him a strong candidate to represent the community in the state Senate and drive meaningful change.