To learn more about the DFL caucus and convention process, check out this flowchart from the state party.
SD40 Endorsing Convention: February 21, 2026
When: Saturday, February 21. Registration begins TBA, convention convenes TBA
Where: Mounds View High School, 1900 Lake Valentine Rd, Arden Hills, MN 55112
At the SD 40 DFL endorsing convention, delegates elected at the precinct caucuses (held February 3) will:
- endorse candidates for State House of Representatives for districts 40A and 40B,
- elect officers and members of the SD40 Central Committee,
- vote on resolutions to be considered for the DFL platform, and
- elect delegates to the 4th Congressional District DFL convention.
CD4 Convention: TBA
When: Sometime between April 25 and May 10 (exact date TBA)
Where: TBA
At the Congressional District Convention, delegates who were elected at the SD40 Endorsing Convention (held February 21) will:
- Endorse DFL candidate for Congress
- Elect 2 State DFL directors
- Elect 7 State Central Committee members
- Elect State DFL standing committee members
- Elect 2 members and 2 alternates to the State Convention Rules and Credentials Committees
DFL State Convention: May 29–31, 2026
When: May 29–31, 2026
Where: TBA
At the DFL State Convention, delegates who were elected at the SD40 Endorsing Convention (held February 21) will:
- Endorse DFL candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State,
and State Auditor - Consider Platform Resolutions for adoption into the DFL Ongoing Platform and Action Agenda
- Consider changes to the State DFL Constitution and Bylaws