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The DFL's base of support is diverse, and it includes urban and suburban voters, working class voters, labor unions, environmentalists, and other progressive groups. [23] The party has a strong presence in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. [24] The DFL has lost support in traditional DFL strongholds such as the Iron Range since 2016. [25]
Map of Minnesota's congressional districts from 2023 Interactive map version. Minnesota is currently divided into eight congressional districts, each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives. After the 2020 census, the number of Minnesota's seats remained unchanged.
Per Minnesota statute, there is not a primary election if only one candidate files in each major party. [14] [11] Prior to being annulled, the special candidate filing period was on December 31, 2024, with a withdrawal period on January 2, 2025. [15]
A recount has begun in a Minnesota House race which could change the balance of power at the state capitol. Recount confirms likely DFL win, tie in MN House Skip to main content
The DFL was founded in 1944 when the Minnesota Democratic Party and Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party merged. The party is affiliated with the national Democratic Party. Supporters of the DFL are often referred to as "DFLers" in Minnesota as an alternative to "Democrats". The state Republican Party is affiliated with the national Republican Party.
With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+19, it is the most Republican district in Minnesota. [5] The district is currently represented by Republican Michelle Fischbach. Despite this, it was represented by DFL member Collin Peterson from 1991 to 2021; Peterson was considered one of the most conservative Democrats in the House.
May 14—The Minnesota DFL Party on Saturday endorsed Jeff Ettinger of Austin for Congress at the 1st District Congressional District convention in Albert Lea. Ettinger won 68% of the vote on the ...
May 15—WILLMAR — Happening two days after wind storms ripped a path of destruction throughout much of western Minnesota, it should come as no surprise that a random sampling of delegates ...