Minnesota DFL Party Moves State Convention Online

Today, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party announced that the Party’s State Convention will, for the first time in the 76 year history of the party, no longer be held in-person. The convention will instead be moved online and conducted via a remote balloting system. The Minnesota DFL Party’s State Convention was originally scheduled for May 30-31 […]

Minnesota DFL Statement on the Start of Ramadan

Today, Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin issued the following statement on the beginning of Ramadan: As the Holy Month of Ramadan begins, I’d like to extend my well-wishes to Muslim families across Minnesota on behalf of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. Though the unfortunate reality of COVID-19 has forced many of us apart physically, I […]

DFL Legislators Announce Plan to Protect Elections from COVID-19

Today, Representative Jamie Long, Senator Nick Frentz, and DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin announced their “Defending Democracy” plan, a set of legislative proposals designed to ensure that all eligible voters can safely cast ballots during the COVID-19 outbreak. The entirety of the plan they released can be viewed here. The proposal includes the following measures: Ballots […]

MN GOP Chair Accuses Democrats of “Communist Control” for Practicing Social Distancing

Today, the Chair of the Minnesota Republican Party, Jennifer Carnahan, took to Twitter to allege that “Democrats have turned Coronavirus into an excuse for extreme communist control,” due to social distancing measures implemented in the city of Minneapolis. The full text of Carnahan’s tweet reads as follows: Ken Martin, Chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party […]

51 State Democratic Party Chairs Sign Letter Urging Protection of U.S. Elections from COVID-19

Today, 51 State Democratic Party Chairs from across the United States, the Territories, and Democrats Abroad released a letter urging swift action from federal and state elected officials to protect our voting infrastructure from the coronavirus. The full text of the letter and a list of signatories can be found at the following link and […]

An Update from DFL Chairman Ken Martin

Note: This message was originally shared on Monday, March 23rd. This week, the COVID-19 crisis took an immensely tragic turn for Minnesota’s elected leaders working to guide our state and our country through these difficult times. Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan’s brother, Ron, recently passed away due to COVID-19 complications. I ask everyone to join me […]

Restaurants Offering Free Meals Across Minnesota

Many kids rely on school meals as their daily source of food. While schools have shut down across the state, restaurants are stepping up to help families by offering free kids meals. These restaurants, despite their businesses being affected by the public health crisis, are offering free meals to families across the state. We have […]

Minnesota DFL Party Moves Conventions to Online Ballot

Last night, an emergency meeting of the Minnesota DFL Party Executive Committee made the decision to move local convention activities away from in-person meetings and tele-conventions, and instead conduct party business via an online balloting system. This decision was made to ensure all DFL Party events are in compliance with advice from public health officials […]

Minnesota DFL Issues Update on the Coronavirus and Future Party Events

Today, Minnesota DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin issued the following guidance to local DFL organizing units regarding future party events: “The Minnesota DFL is monitoring the spread of the coronavirus here in Minnesota very closely and will continue to do so throughout this public health crisis. At this time, the Minnesota Department of Health and […]

DFL Report on Gender Balance Among Minnesota Lawmakers

Today, in honor of Women’s History Month, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party released a report highlighting the current gender balance among Minnesota lawmakers. The divides between the two parties are stark. Almost 44% of  DFL State Representatives, Senators, and Congresspeople are women, 50 out of 114. Less than 20% of Republican state and federal lawmakers are women, only […]