DFL Party Statement on Wage Theft at Viking Lakes Project

Recently, the Minnesota Reformer reported that workers on the Viking Lakes project were victims of substantial wage theft and abusive labor practices. DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement: “The recent reporting on wage theft allegations leveled against contractors for the Viking Lakes project is deeply troubling. These allegations must be thoroughly investigated, workers cheated […]

Scott Jensen: No Exceptions for Rape & Incest in My Abortion Ban

In an interview on WCCO radio this afternoon, GOP Minnesota governor frontrunner Scott Jensen was explicitly asked whether he supports exception for rape and incest in abortion bans. He said no. Jensen was explicitly pressed to clarify his position on exemptions for rape and incest. The exact transcript of the exchange follows (beginning at the 1:39:40 mark): INTERVIEWER: “No exceptions […]

53 Democratic State Parties Issue Statement on Leaked SCOTUS Intent to Overturn Roe v. Wade

53 Democratic State Parties Issue Statement on Leaked SCOTUS Intent to Overturn Roe v. Wade 05/03/2022 Last night, a draft opinion circulated indicating the Supreme Court’s intent to overturn Roe v. Wade. Given the additional powers this anticipated decision will yield to state and territorial legislatures, the listed State Parties, representing almost all of the states and […]

ICYMI: GOP AG Candidates Pledge Assault on Doe v. Gomez and Abortion Rights in Minnesota

Every Republican candidate for Attorney General in Minnesota has pledged to attack access to abortion. While already deeply troubling, their anti-choice extremism merits further scrutiny following last night’s news that the Supreme Court is set to overrule Roe v. Wade. Here’s what the various Republican candidates for Attorney General have said: Tad Jude:  Tad Jude […]

DFL Party Statement on the Supreme Court’s Leaked Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

Today, May 2nd, Politico reported on a draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court striking down Roe v. Wade and threatening access to abortion care across America. DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement in response: “As a direct result of the Republican Party’s decades-long assault on access to abortion, the Supreme Court is […]

Scott Jensen Calls for Jailing Steve Simon

Today, Sunday, May 1, DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement after audio surfaced of Scott Jensen calling for jailing Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon. Jensen, the frontrunner for the GOP nomination for governor, said that when he’s elected, he would push to send Simon to jail for “cheating” elections, saying that […]

DNC Funds New DFL Campus and Apartments Organizing Program

Today, the Minnesota DFL Party is announcing that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) has granted the state party’s request to provide funding for a new campus and apartments organizing program across the Twin Cities. The new investment comes as part of the DNC’s State Party Innovation Fund, which helps ensure innovation and early organizing by […]

DFL Party Announces 2022 State Convention Officers

Today, the Minnesota DFL Party is announcing the officers of the 2022 DFL State Convention. The DFL Party’s convention officers will work alongside party staff to ensure a fair, transparent, and productive state convention. DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement:  “I am pleased to announce my nominations for officers of the 2022 […]

DFL Party Statement on Tom Weiler’s CD 3 Endorsement

DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement after Republicans endorsed Tom Weiler in the 3rd Congressional District: “If Minnesota Republicans think voters in the 3rd Congressional District will support an anti-vaccine, anti-science, pro-Trump Republican like Tom Weiler, they are in for a rude awakening this November. “Dean Phillips has represented Minnesotans in Congress with courage, compassion, […]

DFL Statement on Gazelka’s Running Mate

Today, Friday, April 22, DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement after Paul Gazelka announced his pick for lieutenant governor: “Paul Gazelka wants to roll back abortion rights and cut taxes for the wealthiest Minnesotans, so it’s no surprise he chose a running mate who shares his agenda,” said Martin. “Mary Giuliani Stephens wants to […]