Key Dates:

Precinct caucuses will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. You can find what precinct you are in using this tool, or using this Precinct Map. This is where delegates and alternates to the Ward and City conventions will be elected.

Senate District (SD) conventions will be announced later as dates and locations are determined. The convention is where for DFL State Representatives and State Senators will be up for endorsement.

SD61 covers one precinct in Ward 5 (Precinct 9) two precincts in Ward 6 (Precincts 1 and 2), most of Ward 7 (excluding Precincts 5, 10, and 11), about half of Ward 10 (excluding Precincts 6-9), and most of Ward 13 (excluding Precincts 8 and 9). st over a long agenda, similar to other large conventions.

What is a caucus?

A caucus is a gathering of neighbors to discuss issues and organize the local DFL party unit. All parties have their caucuses on the same night. One of the important tasks that each caucus meeting will be considering resolutions to update our party platform.

What happens at a caucus?

The Minnesota DFL has a webpage explaining the process of caucuses and conventions.

What if I can’t attend caucuses on April 8th?

Under state rules, all caucuses and endorsing conventions must be held in-person. You can preregister with a nonattendee caucus form to make the in-person experience quicker and be nominated if you cannot attend on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026.

Know your rights: Minnesota Statutes Section 202A.19 permits Minnesota residents to take time off from work without pay to attend precinct caucuses, provided they give their employer written notice at least 10 days in advance. State universities, community colleges, and public schools may not hold classes or events after 6:00 p.m. on the evening of precinct caucuses. State agencies, school boards, county boards, township boards, city councils, and all other political subdivisions may not conduct meetings after 6:00 p.m. on caucus night.