Precinct caucuses are February 1, 2022

Get ready to caucus 

Hey, John — 

Precinct caucuses are Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Here’s what you need to know: 

✅ Precinct caucuses kick off the process political parties use to decide which candidates and issues to support. 

✅ Precinct caucuses are the place you can run to be a delegate at endorsing conventions for candidates.  

💙 Ready to elect progressive candidates this year? Make your plan to caucus. 

💻 Find out how your precinct is conducting its caucus with the DFL’s caucus finder tool. Your caucus might be “contactless” or in person. 

📄 If your caucus is “contactless,” (or if your caucus is in-person, but you’d prefer not to participate physically) follow the directions specified by your precinct to submit a non-attendee form by February 1.  

The non-attendee form allows you to 

  • Nominate yourself to make your voice heard at a local party convention as a precinct officer, delegate, or alternate; 

  • Show support for a specific candidate for office; and/or 

  • Submit a resolution to get an issue considered for the DFL party agenda or party platform. 

🤓 For a nerd-out moment, see the full caucus and convention process as a flow chart on page 33 of this document.  

Something to celebrate: For the first time ever in Minnesota, people who are undocumented and people with felony convictions whose voting rights haven’t yet been restored can participate in the DFL caucus process. 

I (Robert) live in Minneapolis. I’m participating in my precinct caucus this year because the Hennepin County Attorney’s race is a critical open seat, and I want to make sure a real progressive gets the endorsement.  

With a wave of legislative retirements, many residents are caucusing to help decide who will represent them next. (Check here: Is your state legislator retiring?) 

Why are YOU caucusing this year? Reply to this email and let us know. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out with your caucus questions. 

In solidarity, 

Robert Haider (he/him), Policy Director 
Sabrina Mauritz (she/her), Field Director 

P.S. Tell us which issues matter to you in our member policy survey by TODAY, Friday, January 28.