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2013 Candidate Endorsement,
Caucus and Convention Info

*Note some caucus locations have changed

If you are a candidate or are considering becoming a candidate for Mayor, City Council, Park Board, or Board of Estimate and Taxation. Please check this page often for updates. To be added to our candidate information email list or if you have questions please contact us at chair@mpls.dfl.org

Media List
We are compiling a media list for use during the 2013 Election Cycle. If you would like to be added to the list please send an email to chair@mpls.dfl.org

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Known / Endorsed Candidates
Here is a list of candidates who have contacted us and have confirmed they are running for election in 2013 and seeking the DFL's endorsement. If you would like to be added to this list email

 Office  Status  Candidate(s)
Ward 1
 Endorsed Kevin Reich
Ward 2
No Endorsed Candidate
Ward 3 Endorsed Jacob Frey
Ward 4 Endorsed Barb Johnson
Ward 5
No Endorsed Candidate
Ward 6 Endorsed Abdi Warsame
Ward 7 Endorsed Lisa Goodman
Ward 8 Endorsed Elizabeth Glidden
Ward 9 Endorsed Alondra Cano
Ward 10 Endorsed Lisa Peterson Bender
Ward 11 Endorsed John Quincy
Ward 12
No Endorsed Candidate
Ward 13 Endorsed Linea Palmisano
Mayor  Pending Betsy Hodges
Jackie Cherryhomes
Grant Haas
Don Samuels
Mark Andrew
Gary Schiff
Jim Thomas
Park Board At-Large  Pending John Erwin
Bob Fine
Tom Nordyke
Parkboard Dist 1  Pending Liz Wielinski
Parkboard Dist 2  Pending Jon Olson
Julius Cochran
Parkboard Dist 3  Pending Scott Vreeland
Parkboard Dist 4  Pending Anita Tabb
Parkboard Dist 5  Pending Steffanie Musich
Parkboard Dist 6  Pending Brad Bourn
Josh Neiman
Board of Estimate  Pending David Wheeler
Carol Becker



Resolutions

The Minneapolis DFL Central Committee has approved a process for resolutions to be considered at the city convention. Click Here to download the form. In order for a resolution to be considered it must:

  • Be an issue of citywide importance or significance
  • Not violate the DFL Constitution and Bylaws
  • Align with the Ongoing Platform and current Action Agenda
  • Receive 170 signatures by 2013 Minneapolis convention delegates or alternates on the petition resolution form
  • Be turned in to the convention secretary by 12:00 noon on June 15 for consideration for vote

Convention Schedule

If you have questions please email chair@mpls.dfl.org or call:
612-568-4234
651-251-6304 

Ward 1 May 4th, 9:00 a.m.  Edison HS
Ward 2 May 7th, 7:00 p.m.  Anne Sullivan
Ward 3 May 4th, 10:00 a.m.  DeLaSalle HS
Ward 4 May 4th, 9:00 a.m.  Creekview Park
Ward 5  May 18th, 10:00 a.m.  North Commons Park
Ward 6 April 27th, 10:00 a.m.  St Mary's University
Ward 7 April 27th, 9:00 a.m.  Anwatin MS
Ward 8 May 11th, 9:30 a.m.  Washburn HS
Ward 9 May 11th, 10:00 a.m.  South HS
Ward 10 April 27th, 10:00 a.m.  Jefferson Elementary
Ward 11 April 27th, 10:00 a.m.  Washburn HS
Ward 12 April 27th, 10:00 a.m.  Roosevelt HS
Ward 13 May 11th, 10:00 a.m.  Washburn HS
City  June 15th, 10:00 a.m.  MPLS Convention Center