State Central Committee

The DFL State Central Committee

The State Central Committee (SCC) is the governing body of the Minnesota DFL Party between State Conventions, which occur every two years. The central committee meets three to four times a year. Its membership includes the State Executive Committee, 50 at-large members, ten elected officials, the chairs and vice-chairs of each senate district, and representatives elected from local party units. The State Central Committee operates under the party’s official documents and the State Central Committee Standing Rules. For matters not covered by those rules, the State Central Committee is governed by Robert’s Rules of Order.

The committee’s duties

Meet to consider Party business, approve the annual budget, conduct training, and resolve Party issues.
Reconvene an adjourned State Convention
Grant charters to DFL outreach organizations and endorsement power to DFL community caucuses
Modify the Action Agenda
Fill vacancies for positions elected by the State Convention or Business Conference
If necessary between conventions, endorse candidates for statewide office

SCC MEETING / BUSINESS CONFERENCE – March 29, 2025

Details

Where: Edina High School – (Door 5) Fick Auditorium; 6754 Valley View Road, Edina, MN 55439 Please see parking information below!

When: Saturday, March 29, 2025 – Call to order at 10:00 AM

Registration opens at 9:00 AM

Documents

Committee members and alternates will receive official notice of the meeting, including location and time, the agenda, and other materials in advance of the meeting.

Parking & Food

Please enter through Door 5, which is the main entrance to Edina High School. See the parking map below. Do not enter the performing arts center into your GPS, as it will lead you to the wrong door. If you enter in Edina High School it should bring you to the correct spot. On the parking map below, turn at the red arrow and follow the road highlighted in yellow to the designated parking lot. There will be signage outside to help guide your way. Door 5 is circled in yellow.

Food will be available from SD50 DFL, and donations can be taken by cash or card. They are planning to offer coffee, tea, a few cold beverage options, muffins, cookies, fresh fruit, cold sandwiches, chips, and snacks. They will also offer a gluten-free/vegan salad option on request. SD50 is also currently running a food drive for VEAP (Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People) and are welcoming donations of non-perishable food items! Thank you, SD50!

Accessibility & Accommodations Information

Accessibility information will be posted here once staff complete their site visit.

If you have any additional accessibility needs, please visit our accommodations page or reach out to partyaffairs@dfl.org to let us know how we can help!

Membership

Membership consists of representatives from local party units, the State Executive Committee, 50 at-large members, ten elected officials, and the chairs and vice-chairs from each district.

Members and alternates will receive an official notice of State Central Committee meetings by mail unless they have opted to receive electronic meeting notices. Members and alternates should contact the Party Affairs staff (partyaffairs@dfl.org) to receive future meeting notices by email, which saves the Party time and money.

DFL Leadership
Candidates

Below you will find all of the candidates for State Party office of which Party Affairs has been notified. If you are intending to run and would like to see your information posted below, please reach out to partyaffairs@dfl.org.

If you are interested in running for party office, you can find the form to screen with the Nominations Committee at the link below. The form closed on 03/18/25 and screenings will take place the week of 03/24.