DFL Party Statement on the Passing of Robert Latz

DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement on the passing of former DFL Party State Representative Bob Latz:  “I was deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Bob Latz. My heart goes out to his family, his loved ones, and all the Minnesotans that Bob helped in his long life of […]

RELEASE THE LOGS: Campaign Finance Reports Reveal Tyler Kistner Knows He’s in the Hot Seat After Getting Caught Pocketing Nearly $32,000 In Mileage Reimbursements

After reports surfaced calling him out for claims that he drove nearly 56,000 miles, almost a quarter of the way to the moon, for campaign, Kistner suspiciously reduced mileage claims by 80% during the first quarter of the on-year. MN-02 Republican candidate Tyler Kistner made headlines last year for paying himself $26,000 in campaign cash by claiming he drove 46,000 miles […]

Scott Jensen: Including Diabetics In COVID Death Count “Skews” Data

Today, Friday, April 15, DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement in reaction to remarks by Scott Jensen, who argued that including people with diabetes and other serious health conditions in Minnesota’s COVID-19 death data “skews” the numbers – and that the numbers need to be audited. Jensen offered the example of a […]

DFL Party Raises 50 Times As Much As MNGOP

Today, the Minnesota DFL Party reported raising $2,304,897.03 in their state account during the first three months of 2022. The DFL Party currently has $1,584,345.86 cash on hand. This is in stark contrast to the Republican Party of Minnesota, which raised $45,680.40 and has $53,785.61 cash on hand. DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement: “Thanks […]

DFL Party Statement on the Historic Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court: “The confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court is a historic moment for our nation. As the most qualified person ever to be nominated to the Supreme Court, Judge […]

DFL Party Veterans Caucus Statement on Pete Orput’s Death

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s Veterans Caucus released the following statement regarding Washington County Attorney Pete Orput’s death on April 4, 2022: “It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our friend, Pete Orput, and express our deepest condolences to his family. “In January, the DFL Veterans Caucus learned of Orput’s upcoming retirement and […]

DFL Party Files Campaign Finance Complaint Against Matt Birk & Scott Jensen

Today, the Minnesota DFL Party filed a complaint against Scott Jensen and Matt Birk for breaking Minnesota campaign finance law. A copy of the complaint and exhibits referenced within is linked here. Matt Birk’s Facebook page has run over $4,000 worth of ads that say they are “paid for by Matt Birk for Lt. Governor”, a non-existent campaign […]

DFL Party Statement on Tax Day & Trump’s Tax Scam

Today, in honor of tax day, Minnesota DFL Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement on the failure of Donald Trump’s tax scam, his administration’s “signature achievement”: “From tanking the strong Obama-Biden economy to implementing a failed coronavirus response, Trump’s economic record in Minnesota has been wholly ineffective at building an economy that works for […]

DFL Party Statement on National Disability Voter Registration Week

Today, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement in honor of National Disability Voter Registration Week: “Right now in Minnesota, there are over 500,000 people with disabilitieswho are eligible to vote in the 2020 elections. Unfortunately, there are still far too many barriers in place that make it harder for the disability community’s voices […]

DFL Party Blasts Senate GOP for Voting to End State of Emergency

Today, Minnesota Senate Republicans voted to end the state of emergency that Minnesota is using to combat COVID-19. Prior to that vote, Senator Paul Gazelka declared that “the emergency part of this pandemic is over.” This comes despite the fact that over 3.3 million Americans, or 1 in every 100 Americans, has tested positive for COVID-19, and […]