Senate District 45 DFL Caucus and Convention

Senate District 45 DFL Convention is coming! 

Saturday, April 13th - Convene:  10:00 AM   Registration starts:  9:15 AM

Minnetonka High School

18301 Highway 7

Minnetonka, MN 55345

Actions of this convention include:

• Adopting Rules and Agenda for the convention - Links to draft Rules (and Arrangements Letter) and draft Agenda

• Considering endorsement of candidates for our two House Districts:  

  • 45A - Tracey Breazeale (traceyformnhouse.com)

  • 45B - Representative Patty Acomb (pattyacomb.com) 

• Electing new Senate District 45 DFL Officers / Directors / SCC Members (see flyer below)

• Updating SD45 DFL Constitution and ByLaws - Links to draft Constitution and draft ByLaws

• Electing 22 Delegates and 22 Alternates to the CD3 convention 

• Adopting up to 44 Resolutions (draft ballot provided to delegates via e-mail) 

The official convention call has been provided to Delegates and Alternates.
Questions?  Contact Cathy Olson, Chair, c.olson@sd45dfl.org, 612-867-0951 

Join your neighbors in leading the Senate District 45 DFL!

Apply online!

Every two years, the DFL invites fellow Democrats to help lead our Senate  District! This is a great opportunity to help set the course for the 2024 elections and  for the future!

Positions (descriptions attached & at https://bit.ly/3wZStdV - you can apply for more than one!)
• Senate District Chair 

• Senate District Vice Chairs (2) (1 of different gender than the Chair)

• Senate District Outreach Officer & Deputy Outreach Officer 

• Senate District Secretary & Deputy Secretary 

• Senate District Treasurer & Deputy Treasurer 

• Senate District Directors (11 or more)* 

• DFL State Central Committee (SCC) Delegates (6 Delegates, 8 Alternates) 

* Unsure where to start? The Director position is a great entry point! Choose your  focus and contribute per your individual skills and interests. It’s fun to meet with like-minded  neighbors! 

Take the first step now: 

Go to https://bit.ly/490a5Ug ; complete the brief questionnaire & sign up for a ‘Zoom’ interview on either:  

Wednesday, March 27; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – OR 

Thursday, April 4; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Thursday, April 11; 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

If you’re unavailable during those times, please note this on the questionnaire or send an email  to: Nominations@sd45dfl.org, and we’ll arrange an alternative time. 

The Nominations Committee will then contact you to confirm your interview  date, time and Zoom link. 

Questions? Please contact the SD 45 Nominations Committee: Nominations@sd45dfl.org

2024 Elections – Early Key Dates: Mark your calendar

Feb 27 – DFL Precinct Caucuses – 7 PM

March 5 – Presidential Primary

March 24 – Hennepin Cty District 7 Convention
April 13 – SD45 DFL Convention

May 4 – CD3 DFL Convention
May 22 – Hennepin Cty District 6 Convention

Information for Hennepin County District 6 Special Election:

April 30 – Primary for Hennepin Cty Dist 6 Special Election

May 14 – Special Election: Hennepin Cty Commissioner – District 6 Only

Note:  Hennepin County District 6 includes:  Deephaven, Edina, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Long Lake, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, part of Mound, Northern Eden Prairie, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Tonka Bay, Woodland, and Wayzata.