The Minneapolis DFL Caucus Night is Tuesday, with ward conventions happening from April 26 through May 31 and a citywide convention in July.

Minneapolis residents elect delegates during the DFL caucus, one group to represent at the ward convention and one to represent at the city convention. Those delegates will attend the Minneapolis DFL conventions to either endorse a candidate or not endorse one. 

A candidate needs 60% of the delegates’ votes to earn a DFL nomination. Candidates who earn the DFL nomination are far more likely to win their election, according to a Southwest Voices article.

During ward conventions, delegates choose from two voting methods and hear from the candidates. First, the candidates give a speech on why they should be DFL endorsed, and then there will be a question-and-answer period between the candidates and delegates. 

The Minneapolis DFL Convention will take place July 19 and 20. The Minneapolis mayor, Parks and Recreation Board, City Council and Board of Estimate and Taxation positions are up for endorsement. 

To find your location, look up your precinct at the Minnesota Secretary of State Pollfinder website. The website will have “Minneapolis” followed by two numbers for “W-” and “P-“, explaining what ward and precinct you live in. 

Ward 1

Ward 1 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent City Council Member Elliott Payne (Ward 1) and challenger Brian Strahan are seeking the endorsement.

Edison High School

Precincts 1 – 11

700 22nd Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Ward 2 

Ward 2 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent City Council Member Robin Wonsley (Ward 2) is an independent and identifies as a democratic socialist, so she is not seeking the DFL endorsement. Challengers Michael Baskins, Alexander Fooy and Shelley Madore are seeking the endorsement. 

Pratt Elementary School

Precincts 1 – 9

66 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

Ward 3 

Ward 3 has two hub locations for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent City Council Member Michael Rainville (Ward 3), as well as challengers Emilio César Rodríguez and Marcus Mills, are seeking the endorsement. 

Minneapolis Central Library

Precincts 5, 6, 10, 11, 12

Second Floor Meeting Rooms

300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Las Estrellas Dual Language Elementary School

Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9

1201 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Ward 4 

Ward 4 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw (Ward 4), as well as challenger Marvina Haynes, are seeking the DFL endorsement. 

Camden High School

Precincts 1 – 9

4320 Newton Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55412

Ward 5 

Ward 5 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. City Council Member Jeremiah Ellison (Ward 5) announced he is not running for re-election in Ward 5, so challengers Miles Wilson, Ethropic Burnett, Pearll “Tinitha” Warren, Anndrea Young, Jovan Northington and Amber Frederick are seeking the DFL endorsement. 

North High School

Precincts 1 – 9

1500 James Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Ward 6

Ward 6 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. City Council Member Jamal Osman (Ward 6) and challenger Mohamoud Hassan are seeking the DFL endorsement. 

Seward Montessori Elementary School

Precincts 1 – 9

2309 28th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Ward 7

Ward 7 has three hub locations for DFL Caucus Night. City Council Member Katie Cashman (Ward 7), as well as challengers Paula Chesley, Elizabeth Shaffer and Corey Ryan Vest, are seeking the DFL endorsement. 

Anwatin Middle School

Precincts 1, 4, 7

256 Upton Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Kenwood Elementary School

Precincts 2, 3, 9, 12

2013 Penn Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Emerson Dual Language Elementary School

Precincts 5, 6, 8, 10, 11

120 W 15th St., Minneapolis, MN 55403

Ward 8

Ward 8 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Soren Stevenson and Josh Bassais are seeking the DFL endorsement. Incumbent Council Member Andrea Jenkins (Ward 8) is not running for re-election.

Andersen Middle School

Precincts 1 – 11

1098 Andersen Ln., Minneapolis, MN 55407

Ward 9

Ward 9 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent Council Member Jason Chavez (Ward 9) and challenger Marques Jones are seeking the DFL endorsement.

South High School

Precincts 1 – 9

3131 19th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Ward 10 

Ward 10 has two hub locations for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent Council Member Aisha Chughtai (Ward 10) and challenger Lydia Millard are seeking the DFL endorsement.

Whittier Elementary School

Precincts 1, 6, 7, 8, 9

2620 Grand Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Queermunity Community Center

Precincts 2, 3, 4, 5

3036 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55408

Ward 11

Ward 11 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Jamison Whiting and Mariam DeMello are seeking the endorsement. Incumbent Council Member Emily Koski (Ward 11) is running for mayor.

Justice Page Middle School

Precincts 1 – 12

1 West 49th St., Minneapolis, MN 55419

Ward 12

Ward 12 has one hub location for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent Council Member Aurin Chowdhury (Ward 12) and challenger Becka Thompson are seeking the DFL endorsement.

Sanford Middle School

Precincts 1 – 12

3524 42nd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Ward 13

Ward 13 has three hub locations for DFL Caucus Night. Incumbent Council Member Linea Palmisano (Ward 13) is the only candidate seeking the DFL endorsement.

Southwest High School

Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

3414 W 47th St., Minneapolis, MN 55410

Mount Olivet Church

Precincts 7, 8, 10, 11, 12

5025 Knox Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55419

Walker Place by Vivie

Precinct 13

Chapel Room

3701 Bryant Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 5540