SD50 DFL 2026 CONVENTION!
Our Senate District 50 DFL
Convention will be held on April 4, 2026
Where: Thomas Jefferson High School - 4001 W. 102nd St., Bloomington, MN 55437
When: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Time: Registration opens at 9:00 a.m.; Convention convenes at 10:00 a.m.
Parking: It is recommended to park in the main parking lot on the north side of the building, just off 102nd Street. Enter through door 34 and follow the signs to the Check-in Tables.
Food and beverage: The Arrangements Committee will have a variety of snacks and sandwiches for sale at the convention. Please bring a reusable water bottle if you wish, as they will not be selling individual plastic bottles of water.
Convention fee: Not required, but a suggested donation of $40/delegate is appreciated. This goes to offset the cost of the convention. Donate here
House and Senate Candidates:
SD50 Senator
Karla Hult
Amal Ibrahim
Nelly Korman
https://www.kormanforminnesota.com/Johnathon McClellan
https://mcclellanforsd50.com/Paul Rosenthal
https://www.rosenthalforsenate.com/Anita Smithson
https://www.anitasmithsonmn.com/Mick Spence
http://spencemakessense.org/
HD50A Representative: Rep. Julie Greene
https://www.greeneforminnesota.com/
HD50B Representative: Rep. Steve Elkins
https://www.elkinsforhouse.com/
What happens at Convention?
Election of table officers and directors. All current officers’ and directors’ terms expire, and newly-elected officers’ and directors’ two-year terms begin at the adjournment of convention.
Election of State Central Committee members and alternates
Election of Delegates and Alternates to the State (and Congressional District 3 and Congressional District 5) Conventions: 20 Delegates elected from CD3, and 3 Delegates elected from CD5.
Adoption of 2026-2028 Constitution and Bylaws
Consideration of Endorsement for 2026 State House candidates
Consideration of Endorsement for 2026 State Senate candidates
Consideration of Resolutions to be presented at 2026 State Convention
What else might you find at convention?
Campaigns, Organizations, and Issue Advocacy groups will have tables at the convention - they’ll want to hear from you and earn your support. You’ll also have time to talk with your neighbors as you sit in precinct delegations.
Looking to run to be a delegate to the Congressional District Conventions? Delegates to the Senate District Convention on April 4 will have an opportunity to run to be a Congressional District delegate.