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.
