Minneapolis DFL Ward Conventions

Late April - May, 2025
These local conventions may issue endorsements for Minneapolis City Council candidates.

  • Saturday, April 26: Wards 1, 6, and 13
  • Saturday, May 3: Wards 2, 4, and 12
  • Sunday May 4: Wards 5 and 8
  • Saturday, May 10: Wards 3 and 7
  • Saturday, May 31: Wards 9, 10 and 11
City Convention

July 19 & 20, 2025
This major convention may endorse candidates for:

  • Minneapolis Mayor
  • Park Board
  • Board of Estimate & Taxation

WATCH this video for a quick primer on what to expect at your precinct caucus.

Find more information online at minneapolisdfl.org. For support, contact Kris Fredson, Director of Public Affairs, at 651-235-4459 or kfredson@liunaminnesota.org.

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When Laborers show up and speak with one voice, we win better wages, safer job sites, and stronger communities.

Let's be honest — this is a real commitment. The caucus-to-convention process will take multiple evenings and weekends away from your family, work, and personal time. 

But it's an investment that pays off. 

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Duluth
Emily Larson

Emily Larson

Duluth - Mayor
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Arik Forsman

Arik Forsman

At-Large
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Lynn Marie Nephew

Lynn Marie Nephew

At-Large
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Wendy Durrwachter

Wendy Durrwachter

District 01
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Tara Swenson

Tara Swenson

District 04
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Janet Kennedy

Janet Kennedy

District 05
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West Metro Area
Minneapolis
Elliot Payne

Elliott Payne

Minneapolis - Ward 01
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Robin Wonsley

Robin Wonsley

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Michael Rainville

Michael Rainville

Minneapolis - Ward 03
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LaTrisha Vetaw

LaTrisha Vetaw

Minneapolis - Ward 04
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Jamal Osman

Jamal Osman

Minneapolis - Ward 06
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Andrea Jenkins

Andrea Jenkins

Minneapolis - Ward 08
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Jason Chavez

Jason Chavez

Minneapolis - Ward 09
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Aisha Chughtai

Aisha Chughtai

Minneapolis - Ward 10
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Emily Koski

Emily Koski

Minneapolis - Ward 11
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Aurin Chowdhury

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Minneapolis - Ward 12
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Linea Palmisano

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Minneapolis - Ward 13
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Brooklyn Park
Tony McGarvey

Tony McGarvey

Brooklyn Park - West District
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Bloomington
Tim Busse

Tim Busse

Mayor

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Jenna Carter

Jenna Carter

At-Large
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Chao Moua

Chao Moua

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Dwayne Lowman

Dwayne Lowman

District 01
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Shawn Nelson

Shawn Nelson

District 02
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Lona Dellesandro

Lona Dallesandro

District 03
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Isaak Rooble

Isaak Rooble

District 04
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East Metro Area
Saint Paul
Anika Bowie

Anika Bowie

Saint Paul - Ward 01
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Rebecca Noecker

Rebecca Noecker

Saint Paul - Ward 02
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Saura Jost

Saura Jost

Saint Paul - Ward 03
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Mitra Jalali

Mitra Jalali

Saint Paul - Ward 04
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Hwa Jeong Kim

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Saint Paul - Ward 05
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Nelsie Yang

Nelsie Yang

Saint Paul - Ward 06
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Cheniqua Johnson

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Saint Paul - Ward 07
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Anoka-Hennepin School Board ISD #11 Erin Heers-McArdle District 01
Anoka-Hennepin School Board ISD #11 Susan Witt District 02
Anoka-Hennepin School Board ISD #11 Michelle Langenfeld District 05
Bloomington School Board ISD #271 Nelly Korman At-Large (Elect 3)
Bloomington School Board ISD #271 Mia Olson At-Large (Elect 3)
Bloomington School Board ISD #271 Heather Starks At-Large (Elect 3)
Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose ISD #877 Vote Yes Approval of school district bonding Issue
Chisago Lakes ISD #2144 Vote Yes Building bond referendum
Chisago Lakes ISD #2144 Vote Yes Operating levy
Columbia Heights ISD #13 Vote Yes Question 1: Operating levy
Columbia Heights ISD #13 Vote Yes Question 2: Capital project levy
Duluth ISD #709 Vote Yes Capital projects levy
Duluth ISD #709 Vote Yes Operating levy
Duluth ISD #709 Sarah Mikesell School Board District 02
Duluth ISD #709 Henry Banks School Board District 03
Fridley School Board ISD #14 Sara Jones At-Large (Elect 3)
Fridley School Board ISD #14 Jake Karnopp At-Large (Elect 3)
Fridley School Board ISD #14 Erik Keeler At-Large (Elect 3)
Hastings ISD #200 Matt Bruns School Board (Elect 4)
Hastings ISD #200 Mariah Ring School Board (Elect 4)
Hastings ISD #200 Matt Seeger School Board (Elect 4)
Hastings ISD #200 Brandy Wentzler School Board (Elect 4)
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted ISD #2687 Vote Yes Operating levy
Inver Grove Heights ISD #199 Vote Yes Operating levy
Inver Grove Heights ISD #199 Vote Yes Operating levy
Mounds View ISD #621 ​Heidi Danielson School Board (Elect 4)
Mounds View ISD #621 Jim DeMay School Board (Elect 4)
Mounds View ISD #621 Alissa Daire Nelson School Board (Elect 4)
Mounds View ISD #621 Jonathan Weinhagen School Board (Elect 4)
New Prague Area ISD #721 Vote Yes Operating levy
Osseo Area ISD #279 Vote Yes Approval of school building bonds
Richfield ISD #280 Vote Yes Question 1: Technology levy
Richfield ISD #280 Vote Yes Question 2: Operating levy
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD #196 Sachin Isaacs School Board (Elect 4)
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD #196 Cory Johnson School Board (Elect 4)
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD #196 Jackie Magnuson School Board (Elect 4)
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD #196 Anna Williams School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Francis Area ISD #15 Vote Yes Question 1: Operating levy
Saint Francis Area ISD #15 Vote Yes Question 2: Capital projects levy
Saint Louis Park School Board ISD #283 Saul Eugene At-Large (Elect 4)
Saint Louis Park School Board ISD #283 Virginia Mancini At-Large (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Chauntyll Allen School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Yusef Carrillo School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Carlo Franco School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Erica Valliant School Board (Elect 4)
Saint Paul ISD #625 Zuki Ellis School Board (Elect 4)
South Washington County ISD #833 Vote Yes Building bond referendum (Elementary)
South Washington County ISD #833 Vote Yes Building bond referendum (Secondary)
South Washington County ISD #833 Melinda Dols School Board (Elect 3)
South Washington County ISD #833 Simi Patnaik School Board (Elect 3)
South Washington County ISD #833 Vote Yes Technology levy referendum
Stillwater Area ISD #834 Vote Yes Building bond referendum
Stillwater Area ISD #834 Chris Lauer School Board
West Saint Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan ISD #197 Vote Yes Operating levy
West Saint Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan ISD #197 Rowen Elsmore School Board (Elect 4)
West Saint Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan ISD #197 Vote Yes Technology levy
Westonka ISD #277 Vote Yes Question 1: Capital projects levy
Westonka ISD #277 Vote Yes Question 2: Bond referendum

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Minnesota’s Infrastructure Union Announces Final Election Endorsements, Urges "No" Vote on Saint Paul Question 2 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2024
Contact: Liz Xiong
LizX@LIUNAMinnesota.org
612-393-0706

SAINT PAUL — LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota today, released its final round of endorsements for the 2024 election cycle and announced its opposition to Saint Paul Ballot Question 2, which would move local elections for mayor and city council to presidential election years.

“Join union Laborers to help champions of working Minnesotans finish strong so we can build on the last few years' progress to keep fixing our critical infrastructure, create good jobs, and build strong communities," said President and Business Manager Joel Smith.

LIUNA represents thousands of laborers across Minnesota and in Saint Paul who fix and build roads, bridges, schools, buildings, and utilities, as well as provide public works and parks services. 

"Moving city elections to presidential years will make it difficult for voters and candidates to be heard,” said Smith. "We urge Saint Paul voters to keep the focus on Saint Paul and vote no on City Question 2."

The infrastructure union endorsed Kelly Morrison for U.S. Representative (District 3), adding to its previous endorsements of Vice President Kamala Harris for President, Governor Tim Walz for Vice President, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, and U.S. Representative Angie Craig (District 2).

LIUNA also endorsed renewal of the constitutional amendment allocating some of the revenues from state lottery sales to the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund. The fund has provided approximately $1.027 billion to 1,601 projects since 1991.

Complete List of LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota 2024 Election Endorsements:

US PRESIDENT & US VICE PRESIDENT

Kamala Harris & Tim Walz

 

US SENATE

Amy Klobuchar - United States Senate MN

 

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Angie Craig - United States Representative MN District 2

Kelly Morrison - United States Representative MN District 3

 

MINNESOTA STATE SENATE

Ann Johnson Stewart - District 45

 

MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Reed Olson

District 02A

Mark Munger

District 03B

Josh Heintzeman

District 06B

Lorrie Janatopoulos

District 07B

Pete Johnson

District 08A

Alicia "Liish" Kozlowski

District 08B

Isaac Schultz

District 10B

Pete Radosevich

District 11A

Nathan Nelson

District 11B

Lisa Demuth

District 13A

Abdi Daisane

District 14A

Daniel Wolgamott

District 14B

Jeff Brand

District 18A

Luke Frederick

District 18B

Keith Allen

District 19A

Tom Sexton

District 19B

Tina Liebling

District 24B

Kim Hicks

District 25A

Andy Smith

District 25B

Sarah Kruger

District 26A

Greg Davids

District 26B

Nolan West

District 32A

Matt Norris

District 32B

Josiah Hill

District 33B

Brian Raines

District 34A

Melissa Hortman

District 34B

Zack Stephenson

District 35A

Kari Rehrauer

District 35B

Janelle Calhoun

District 36A

Brion Curran

District 36B

Kristin Bahner

District 37B

Huldah Hiltsley

District 38A

Samantha Vang

District 38B

Erin Koegel

District 39A

Sandra Feist

District 39B

Kelly Moller

District 40A

Lucia Wroblewski

District 41A

Jen Fox

District 41B

Ned Carroll

District 42A

Ginny Klevorn

District 42B

Cedrick Frazier 

District 43A

Mike Freiberg

District 43B

Peter Fischer

District 44A

Leon Lillie

District 44B

Patty Acomb

District 45B

Larry Kraft

District 46A

Cheryl Youakim

District 46B

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger

District 47A

Ethan Cha

District 47B

Lucy Rehm

District 48B

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn

District 49B

Julie Greene

District 50A

Steve Elkins

District 50B

Michael Howard

District 51A

Nathan Coulter

District 51B

Liz Reyer

District 52A

Bianca Virnig

District 52B

Mary Frances Clardy

District 53A

Rick Hansen

District 53B

Brad Tabke

District 54A

Jess Hanson

District 55A

Kaela Berg

District 55B

Robert Bierman

District 56A

John Huot

District 56B

Jon Koznick

District 57A

Brian Cohn

District 57B

Kristi Pursell

District 58A

Fue Lee

District 59A

Esther Agbaje

District 59B

Sydney Jordan

District 60A

Mohamud Noor

District 60B

Katie Jones

District 61A

Jamie Long

District 61B

Aisha Gomez

District 62A

Anquam Mahamoud

District 62B

Samantha Sencer-Mura

District 63A

Emma Greenman

District 63B

Kaohly Vang Her

District 64A

Dave Pinto

District 64B

Samakab Hussein

District 65A

Leigh Finke

District 66A

Athena Hollins

District 66B

Liz Lee

District 67A

Jay Xiong 

District 67B

 

 

LOCAL CANDIDATES

Mike Gamache

Anoka County Board

District 05

Julie Jeppson

Anoka County Board

District 06

Mandy Meisner

Anoka County Board

District 07

Lisa Hiebert

Apple Valley City Council

  

Pat Benner

Apple Valley City Council

  

Joe Gould

Beltrami County Board

District 02

Gwenia Fiskevold Gould

Bemidji City Council

Ward 01

Chris Ford

Blaine City Council

Ward 01

Tony McGarvey

Brooklyn Park City Council

Ward W

Ben Montzka

Chisago County Board

District 04

Laurel Deneen

Columbia Heights City Council

At-Large

Amada Marquez Simula

Columbia Heights Mayor

  

Corenia Smith

Columbia Heights School Board

  

Mary Granlund

Columbia Heights School Board

  

Michelle Pettway

Columbia Heights School Board

  

Rob Busch

Columbus City Council

At-Large

Christopher Geisler

Coon Rapids City Council

Ward 04

Peter Butler

Coon Rapids City Council

Ward 02

Justin Olsen

Cottage Grove City Council

  

David Cummings

Crystal City Council

Ward 04

Yusef Haji

Dakota County Board

District 05

Mary Hamann-Roland

Dakota County Board

District 07

Ann Bradsher

Eden Prairie School Board

  

Jody Ward-Rannow

Eden Prairie School Board

  

Gail Thiesen

Forest Lake School Board

  

Jim Smith

Forest Lake School Board

  

Julie Corcoran

Forest Lake School Board

  

Rob Rapheal

Forest Lake School Board

  

Patrick Vescio

Fridley City Council

At-Large

Jeff Lunde

Hennepin County Board

District 01

Debbie Goettel

Hennepin County Board

District 05

Heather Edelson

Hennepin County Board

District 06

Kevin Anderson

Hennepin County Board

District 07

Amber Cameron

Lakeville School Board

  

Laura Fangel

Lakeville School Board

  

Craig Bower

Mahnomen School Board

  

Samba Fall

Maple Grove City Council

At-Large

Stephen Fitze

Maplewood City Council

At-Large

Nikki Villavicencio

Maplewood City Council

At-Large

Kim Ellison

Minneapolis School Board

At-Large

Greta Callahan

Minneapolis School Board

District 06

Nicole Mattson

Moorhead City Council

Ward 01

Emily Moore

Moorhead City Council

Ward 02

Noelle Harden

Moorhead City Council

Ward 03

Zak Amin

Moorhead City Council

Ward 04

Charlotte Nitardy

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board

  

Katie Swor

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board

  

Kita Yang

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board

  

Nancy Livingston

North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board

  

Tekoa Cochran

Osseo School Board

  

Kelsey Dawson Walton

Osseo School Board

  

Keith Tate

Osseo School Board

  

Ben Schierer

Otter Tail County County Board

District 05

Kim Nelson

Plymouth City Council

Ward 01

Derek Pederson

Proctor City Council

  

Kirsten Buscher

Ramsey City Council

  

Tara Jebens-Singh

Ramsey County Board

District 01

Garrison McMurtrey

Ramsey County Board

District 03

Kelly Miller

Ramsey County Board

District 07

Walter Burk

Richfield City Council

Ward 01

Sean Hayford-Oleary

Richfield City Council

Ward 02

Aviva Hillenbrand

Robbinsdale School Board

At-Large

Greta Evans-Becker

Robbinsdale School Board

At-Large

Helen Bassett

Robbinsdale School Board

At-Large

Leah Gardner

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School Board

  

Crystal Kreklow

Saint Francis City Council

  

Kwawdo “K” Osei

Saint Francis School Board

  

Matt Beukema

Saint Francis School Board

  

Rob Schoenrock

Saint Francis School Board

  

Jake Humphrey

Saint Francis School Board

  

Keith Musolf

Saint Louis County Board

District 05

Todd Podgorski

South Saint Paul City Council

  

Mark Westphahl

South Saint Paul Mayor

  

Ryan Duffy

South Saint Paul School Board

  

Paul Cumings

South Saint Paul School Board

  

Mike Hoppe

Stacy City Council

Ward 02

Doug Fromm

West Saint Paul City Council

Ward 1

Robyn Gulley

West Saint Paul City Council

Ward 2

Angela Thompson

White Bear Lake School Board

  

Brian Cern

White Bear Lake School Board

  

Scott Arcand

White Bear Lake School Board

  

 

STATE AND LOCAL BALLOT QUESTIONS

Vote No

City of Saint Paul Question 2

Local

Vote Yes

Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund Renewal

MN

Vote No

North Dakota Measure 4

ND

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