Minneapolis DFL Endorsements
Mayor
Sen. Omar Fateh
DFL Endorsed by Minneapolis neighbors for Mayor
City Council
Council President Elliott Payne
DFL Endorsed by Ward 1 neighbors for City Council
Council Member Michael Rainville
DFL Endorsed by Ward 3 neighbors for City Council
Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw
DFL Endorsed by Ward 4 neighbors for City Council
Council Member Jamal Osman
DFL Endorsed by Ward 6 neighbors for City Council
Elizabeth Shaffer
DFL Endorsed by Ward 7 neighbors for City Council
Soren Stevenson
DFL Endorsed by Ward 8 neighbors for City Council
Council Member Jason Chavez
DFL Endorsed by Ward 9 neighbors for City Council
Jamison Whiting
DFL Endorsed by Ward 11 neighbors for City Council
Council Member Aurin Chowdhury
DFL Endorsed by Ward 12 neighbors for City Council
Council Member Linea Palmisano
DFL Endorsed by Ward 13 neighbors for City Council
Park Board
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Michael Wilson
Tom Olsen
Amber Frederick
DFL Endorsed by Minneapolis neighbors for Park Board At-Large
Dan Engelhart
DFL Endorsed by Minneapolis neighbors for Park Board District 1
Charles Rucker
DFL Endorsed by Minneapolis neighbors for Park Board District 2
Kedar Deshpande
DFL Endorsed by Minneapolis neighbors for Park Board District 3
Jason Garcia
DFL Endorsed by Minneapolis neighbors for Park Board District 4
Ira Jourdain
DFL Endorsed by Minneapolis neighbors for Park Board District 6
Board of Estimate and Taxation
Steve Brandt
Bob Fine
DFL Endorsed by Minneapolis neighbors for the Board of Estimate and Taxation
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The 2025 Minneapolis DFL City Convention has adjourned
Results from Park Board At-Large ballot (478 ballots cast):
Michael Wilson, 398 (endorsed)
Tom Olsen, 394 (endorsed)
Amber Frederick, 363 (endorsed)
Meg Forney, 32
Mary McKelvey, 31
Tim Peterson, 30
Matthew Dowgwillo, 25
Spoiled ballots, 25
No endorsement, 7
2025 Resources
Minneapolis DFL 2025 Official Call (PDF)
Adopted by the Minneapolis DFL Central Committee on January 26, 2025, this document governs the caucus and convention process for the 2025 election year.
Minneapolis DFL Constitution, Rules & Bylaws (PDF)
Adopted by the Minneapolis DFL City Convention on May 15, 2022 and amended by the Minneapolis DFL Executive Committee on February 16, 2023.
Minnesota DFL Constitution, Bylaws, and Rulebook (PDF)
The state DFL constitution is the highest-ranking document governing caucus and conventions. This is the document that governs equal division by gender identity.
Minnesota DFL List & Roster Policy (PDF)
Minnesota DFL policy requires that all caucus attendee and convention lists be only shared with candidates seeking DFL endorsement, candidates seeking DFL party office, and DFL members using the lists for official party business, like recruiting volunteers.
Minneapolis DFL Internal Data Release Request & Agreement (online form)
This form is a one-stop shop for requests for internal Minneapolis DFL information. In particular, requests to the Minneapolis unit under the Minnesota DFL List & Roster Policy (above) may be filed using this form.
2024-2025 Minnesota DFL Official Call (PDF)
The state DFL official call is the rulebook for the caucus and convention process here in Minnesota. Note that since Minneapolis DFL is not an organizing unit, not all the dates and rules apply to our local city unit. But many rules do apply.
Minneapolis DFL Delegate Numbers (2025 CAV) (Google Sheets)
Minneapolis DFL has received permission to calculate our own delegate numbers following the formula in the Minnesota DFL Constitution, Bylaws, and Rulebook. The numbers have been reviewed by committee members and campaigns with no objections.
Minnesota DFL Party Officers Guidebook (PDF)
This handbook guides you through the precinct caucus and convention process.
Minnesota Secretary of State Polling Place Finder (Online Form)
This online form helps you find which political districts you live in and your local precinct polling place.
Executive Officers of the Minneapolis DFL
Outreach and Inclusion Officer - Latonya Reeves
At-Large Director - Avery Bowes
At-Large Director - Larry Etkin
Chair Emerita - Briana Rose Lee
Chair - John Maraist
Vice Chair - Natalie Cherne
Secretary - Jennie Goloboy
Deputy Treasurer - Andreas Gaston
What about voting with a criminal record?
With the recent passage of Minnesota’s Restore the Vote legislation, all Minnesota citizens who are not incarcerated for a felony sentence are eligible to vote. That means if you are on a probation or parole, you can now vote in all local, state, and federal elections as of June 1, 2023, including for President. Learn more from the Minnesota Secretary of State.