Category: DFL

Want to Participate in How Your DFL Party Runs? Here’s Your Chance.

 

Did you ever consider running for the DFL State Central Committee at your Senate District Convention, but didn’t? Did you run, but someone else got the spot?  What about the State Central Committee? That’s the small group of leaders who meet to help lay out the direction of the party and assist the State Party in making decisions.

Here’s another opportunity to join DFL volunteers from around the state to help decide how the party is run. (we’re meeting virtually now, in person later):

CD3 will nominate 2 State Executive Committee Member candidates (gender balanced) and 6 State Central Committee Members candidates (gender balanced) at our August 12th Virtual State Central Committee.  Our candidate slate will then be proposed to the State Central Committee to be voted on at their August 29 virtual meeting. With the election of a new CD3 Central Committee, we have agreed the new Central Committee should be the group voting to select those presented to the State Central Committee for election.

With the above in mind, we have a tight timeline that people interested need to know:

August 5 at 5:00 PM — Application deadline, just use the link below.
August 6, 7:00 to 8:00 PM — Virtual Meet and Greet with the CD3 Central Committee. Drop in, put your name in the chat box, introduce yourself and chat. (Details on how to join the meeting will be provided to applicants.)
August 7 — Ballots sent to CD3 Central Committee members
August 11, 5:00 PM — Deadline for balloting
August 12, 7:00 PM — Results will be announced at the August 12 CD3 Virtual Central Committee Meeting

We encourage you to share this email and the application link below to anyone you think would be interested. We look forward to hearing from you.

https://forms.gle/4haY242AVpx5NzY69

If you have any questions, please contact Chair Cheryl Poling at cheryl.poling@gmail.com.  Thank you.

CD3 Leadership Team

 

 

 

 

 

DFL Party Campaign Staff Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement

Agreement reached between DFL Party & IBEW Local 292 

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA- After several days of contract negotiations, members of the DFL Party Coordinated Campaign voted to ratify a collective bargaining agreement between the DFL Party and  IBEW Local 292, the union which will now be representing Party campaign staff.

Ken Martin, Chairman of the Minnesota DFL Party, released the following statement:

“One of the more sacred values of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is our strong support for the rights of working people to join a union and bargain for better wages and working conditions That’s why I’m extremely proud that our party has reached an agreement with our campaign staff and IBEW Local 292. The DFL Party will always respect the dignity of work, stand with our partners in organized labor, and support workers who unite to improve their working conditions.” Continue reading “DFL Party Campaign Staff Ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement”

Heavy Rains Damage DFL Party Headquarters In St. Paul

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the buildings damaged due to the heavy rains overnight was the DFL party headquarters in St. Paul.

Images posted on Twitter show damage to the building’s floor and ceiling.

Party officials say that no one was slated to be working in the office Monday, due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading.

CD3 DFL Will Elect Directors at Our July 29 Virtual Meeting

At our July virtual meeting, we will be electing Directors to serve for the next 2 years.

Those interested are asked to complete a screening form the Nominations Committee will review and then arrange a screening. Here’s a link to the form. (Deadline for submission is Friday, July 17, 5:00 PM CDT.)

The election will take place at our July 29, 2020, 7:00 PM. We will provide more information on the virtual meeting as details come together.

Minnesota DFL Party Postpones 2020 Virtual State Convention

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Today, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party announced the postponement of the speaking and training portion of their 2020 Virtual State Convention. The two-day convention was originally scheduled for May 30th and 31st. The DFL Party will announce more details at a later time. The electronic balloting which started earlier this week will continue and the endorsement for U.S. Senate and party elections will be announced publicly after the ballots have been counted.

DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin released the following statement:

“The Minnesota DFL Party will be postponing our 2020 State Convention. This was the only appropriate course of action given the grief and anger gripping much of our state and nation following the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent unrest sweeping the Twin Cities. Now is not the time for a partisan political rally.  Continue reading “Minnesota DFL Party Postpones 2020 Virtual State Convention”

DFL Party Announces 2020 Virtual State Convention with Vice President Biden as Keynote Speaker

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Today, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party is announcing its state convention speaking program featuring Vice President Biden as the keynote speaker, a robust set of online training programs and virtual panel discussions, and the convention’s theme: Minnesota Together.

The convention’s agenda will be as follows: Continue reading “DFL Party Announces 2020 Virtual State Convention with Vice President Biden as Keynote Speaker”

CD3 Convention Ballot – Candidate Information

CD3 DFL Convention Delegates:

The CD3 Virtual Convention ballots have been delivered to your email inboxes. Below you will find links to the candidate information for those running for Presidential Elector & National Delegate.

Candidates for Presidential Elector: http://dfl.org/cd3elector/

Candidates for National Delegate (Sanders): http://dfl.org/cd3sanders/

Candidates for National Delegate (Biden): http://dfl.org/cd3biden/

“The Crisis is Worse Because of Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s Failed Leadership”

Minnesota Leaders Respond to Vice-President Pence’s Visit to Minnesota

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – Ahead of Pence’s visit to the Mayo Clinic, Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin joined Congressman Dean Phillips and State Representative Tina Liebling to highlight the Trump/Pence administration’s broken promises on coronavirus and contrasted the lack of a federal response with the leadership of Governor Walz to expanding testing.

Quote from DFL Chair Ken Martin: “Donald Trump’s chaotic leadership and his decision to force states to go it alone has ultimately made it more difficult for states like Minnesota to get the supplies they need. Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s message to states is clear: you’re on your own. America needs real leadership right now and it’s beyond clear that Donald Trump and Mike Pence are not capable of delivering that and effectively guiding our nation through this crisis. Now unfortunately we’re seeing the consequences. The crisis was made worse because of Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s failed leadership.” Continue reading ““The Crisis is Worse Because of Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s Failed Leadership””

DNC Announces New National Record Linkage System

Algorithm developed by DNC expert in the field of record linkage will increase organizing efficiency by 9 percent and provide campaigns with more comprehensive view of the overall electorate

Today the Democratic National Committee is launching a new, proprietary national record linkage system that will be integrated into the DNC’s voter file — deduplicating millions of voter records, providing campaigns with a more comprehensive view of the electorate and increasing the effectiveness of Democratic organizers across the country.

“This record linkage system is an example of how the DNC is developing and implementing cutting-edge data science solutions to increase the effectiveness of Democratic organizers, improve our view of every possible voter and make sure Trump is a one-term president,” said Democratic National Committee Chief Technology Officer Nellwynn Thomas. “The DNC made early, historic investments in our data and technology infrastructure and is working with top data scientists to develop these kinds of innovative products that will help Democrats at every level of the ballot secure victory in November.”

“At the DNC, we’re taking the most advanced data science ideas and applying them to help Democrats win,” said DNC Data Science Director Jody Heck Wortman, who developed this record linkage model. “Having a high-quality record linkage system in place will help Democrats talk to more voters, more efficiently — and we are proud to support the work of our organizers with the best data possible.” Continue reading “DNC Announces New National Record Linkage System”

Minnesota DFL Party Moves State Convention Online

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA- 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 in Rochester.

Ken Martin, Chairman of the Minnesota DFL Party, released the following statement:

“Today, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party’s Executive Committee made the difficult decision to move the DFL Party’s State Convention online due to the ongoing threat posed by COVID-19. Continue reading “Minnesota DFL Party Moves State Convention Online”