DFL Party Statement on Recent Comments from a Local Unit Leader

Today, DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement:  “The recent comments made by a local unit chair about former President Ronald Reagan do not reflect the values of the DFL Party. While there is nothing wrong with debating the policies and legacies of elected officials, mocking the passing of an American president is […]

DFL Party Central Committee Approves Rules To Allow the Party to Ban Individuals Who Engaged in Violence from Attending DFL Events or Seeking the DFL Endorsement

Under the new rules, the DFL Party officially banned Nasri Warsame from seeking the DFL Party’s endorsement for any office Tonight, the DFL Party’s Central Committee ratified changes made recently by the DFL Party’s Executive Committee to put more tools at the party’s disposal to keep events safe and ensure anyone who engages in violence can […]

DFL Party Executive Committee Updates Rules To Allow For Individuals Who Engage In Violence To Be Banned From DFL Events or From Seeking the DFL Endorsement

Tonight, following the conflict that broke out during the Ward 10 Endorsing Convention in Minneapolis, the Minnesota DFL Party’s Executive Committee convened and passed two changes to the party’s bylaws. These changes put more tools at the DFL Party’s disposal to keep DFL events safe and ensure anyone engaged in violence at a DFL event […]

Updated DFL Party Statement on Ward 10 Convention

After reviewing video evidence and speaking with numerous attendees of the Ward 10 convention, DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following updated statement: “As we learn more about the incident that took place at the Ward 10 endorsing convention, it is clear that the conflict was instigated by supporters of city council candidate Nasri […]

Minnesota DFL State Central Committee Approves Delegate Selection Plan for 2024 National Convention

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party’s preparations for the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) were kicked off on April 29th when the DFL’s State Central Committee approved the Party’s “Delegate Selection Plan.” The DNC will take place in Chicago, Illinois on 8/19/2024-8/22/2024.  “The Minnesota DFL Party is committed to maintaining our record of sending delegations to […]

ICYMI: MNGOP Senator says “I have yet to meet a person in Minnesota that is hungry”

Today, the Minnesota DFL Party issued a sharp rebuke to Republican Senator Steve Drazkowski for claiming he had never met a Minnesotan that was hungry during yesterday’s debate on a bill to provide meals for all Minnesota students. During that debate, Drazkowski claimed the bill to feed all students was unnecessary because, as Drazkowski put […]

DFL Party Statement on Donald Trump’s Arraignment

Today, DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released a statement in response to the arraignment of former President Donald Trump: “The indictment and arraignment of any former President marks a sad day for our country. However, today’s proceedings also serve as an important reminder that nobody is above the law in America, and that everybody has […]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Headline DFL Party’s 11th Annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner

Today, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is proud to announce House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will headline the DFL Party’s 11th annual Humphrey-Mondale Dinner on Saturday, May 6th, 2023. Tickets for the dinner are available at www.humphreymondaledinner.com. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, having been unanimously elected to that position by his colleagues in November 2022, is […]

Minnesota Senate Passes the Driver’s Licenses for All Bill, Ensuring Safety for All Minnesotans on the Road

ST. PAUL – Today, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement after the Minnesota Senate passed the Driver’s Licenses for All, which will grant legal driving privileges for undocumented immigrants: “The Senate’s passage of the Driver’s Licenses for All bill is another step we’re taking towards a safe and secure Minnesota,” said DFL Chairman Ken […]

Minnesota Lawmakers Pass Legislation Rejecting Racist Origins of Felony Disenfranchisement and Promoting Accessible Elections

Today, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement after the Minnesota Senate passed the Restore the Vote Act, which restores the right to vote to formerly incarcerated individuals: “This is a huge win for democracy and a testament to the power of grassroots activism and civic engagement,” said DFL Chairman Ken Martin. “We believe that […]