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The Senate District 25 DFL organizing unit will have our 2026 unit convention  Saturday, March 21 at Mayo High School . Registration of delegates starts at noon and the conventions will begin at 1:30 PM in the auditorium.   Candidate for Congress Jake Johnson  and  Minnesota DFL party chair Richard Carlbom  will speak at the convention, along with  Senator Liz Boldon and  Representatives Kim Hicks  and  Andy Smith . We expect candidates for U.S. Senate and other statewide off

Are you  interested in becoming an officer, director and/or state delegate  for Senate District 25?   In this role,  you'll be at the heart of local Democratic organizing: planning events, fundraising, communications, candidate support, and GOTV efforts.   The Nominations Committee will be screening candidates on the following days: Saturday March 14 , 10am to noon (@ the Rochester DFL Office,1500 1st Ave. NE) Wednesday March 18 , 6-8pm (@ the Rochester DFL Office,1500 1st Av

We need  YOU  to help make our DFL Senate District 25 Convention a success! This is one of the most important events of our year. At the convention, we'll  endorse candidates  for State Senate and House,  elect party officers  and State Central Committee members,  vote on resolutions  for the DFL Platform, and  elect delegates  to the Congressional District and State Conventions. Whether you're a seasoned political operative or looking for a great way to get more involved, th

Minnesota will be one of the most fiercely contested battleground states in 2026, and precinct caucuses are where it all begins. The Senate District 25 DFL needs volunteers like you to help make this year’s caucus a success. What's a Caucus? A caucus is a neighborhood meeting where Democrats like you come together to elect delegates, discuss issues that matter, and shape the direction of our party from the ground up. Whether you're a long-time activist or attending for the fi

Your Urgent Response is Needed! We are joining with Olmsted 20/24 to collect daily staples for our targeted community members. Please drop off personal care and household items (toilet paper, diapers, detergent, etc) and non-perishable food (things that do not go in the fridge) at DFL HQ. This is an ongoing effort to be sustained to support our community.  During the month of January, donated items will be distributed by COPAL in Rochester to Latino families in need. In Dec

Choose engagement over chaos! Join us for essential DFL Caucus Convener Training ahead of the 2026 precinct caucuses. Whether you're a first-time convener or looking to refresh your skills, these sessions will equip you with everything you need to successfully lead your precinct caucus on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. Training is available both in-person and virtually, with multiple dates and times to fit your schedule. As a convener, you'll play a vital role in grassroots democ

"An attack on one community is an attack on all Minnesotans." The Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Units of Olmsted County condemn President Trump's racist and xenophobic attacks on Minnesota's Somali community and reaffirm our commitment to defending the rights, dignity, and safety of all residents. Trump's recent comments describing Somali immigrants as "garbage" who "contribute to nothing" and his pledge to "immediately" end Temporary Protected Status for Somali Minnesotans r

Our precinct caucus is coming up and we need your voice at the table.   This is where Democrats like you come together  to elect delegates, discuss issues that matter to our community, and shape the direction of our party from the ground up.    Whether you're a long-time activist or attending for the first time, your participation makes a difference  in determining who represents us at county and state conventions. It's democracy in action at its most local level—neighbors ga

The DFL Units of Olmsted County unequivocally condemns President Donald Trump’s dangerous and unprecedented threats of violence against six decorated military and intelligence veterans serving in Congress. On November 20th, President Trump used his social media platform to call for the arrest, trial, and execution of members of Congress who took an oath to defend our Constitution, and their only “offense” was reminding service members of their duty to refuse illegal orders. “