Minneapolis DFL 2025 Candidate Guide
Congratulations on your decision to run for public office and the DFL endorsement! This guide is designed to answer common questions of first-time and returning candidates for the 2025 election cycle.
Access to the Minnesota DFL Voterfile / Votebuilder / VAN
The Minnesota DFL maintains a statewide database of registered voters. As a candidate seeking DFL endorsement, you can purchase access to this database to organize canvassing, making calls, recruiting volunteers, and more.
Please contact the Minnesota DFL Data Department for more details about how you can purchase access to VAN and pricing.
Setting up an ActBlue donation account
ActBlue is one of the preferred donation networks for DFL candidates. You can register for a new account on the ActBlue website. Email ActBlue support if you have any questions. You can also reach out to support if you would not like to be listed in the public ActBlue directory.
Minneapolis DFL caucus & convention calendar
Caucus Night is Tuesday, April 8, 2025
This is the night that delegates to your Ward or City Convention are elected by their neighbors.
Ward Conventions are late April - May, 2025
These conventions may endorse for Minneapolis City Council.
City Convention is July 19 & 20, 2025
This convention may endorse for Minneapolis Mayor, Park Board, and Board of Estimate & Taxation.
Last step! Once you are ready to be public…
Register with Minneapolis DFL once you are ready to publicly seek the Minneapolis DFL endorsement so that we can share important updates to you as a candidate and your campaign team.