Notice of Minnesota Young DFL Questionnaire-Only Candidate Screenings

The Minnesota Young DFL will conduct questionnaire-only screenings for the following offices:

• Fridley Ward 1 City Council

• Edina City Council (At-Large)

• Coon Rapids Mayor

• Washington County Commissioner, District 5

• Roseville City Council

• Mayor of Spring Lake Park

Any additional candidates seeking the endorsement of the Minnesota Young DFL for any of the offices listed above must submit a completed endorsement questionnaire by July 15th at 11:59 PM. As these are questionnaire-only screenings, no live interview will be conducted.

Following the review of submitted questionnaires, the Minnesota Young DFL Endorsement Committee will make endorsement recommendations in accordance with our endorsement procedures.

Questions regarding the screening process may be directed to info.mydfl@gmail.com

Notice: MYDFL Screening in MN Auditor's Race

Please join the MYDFL Standing Committee on Screenings on April 28th as we screen in the Minnesota State Auditor race!

Candidates for U.S. Congress in MN-02 who will be screening with us:

• Zack Filipovich

• Adam Jennings

• Ben Schierer

• Dan Wolgamott

Members in good standing with MYDFL who attend the entire screening will be able to vote on recommendations to the MYDFL DFL Board of Directors. Anyone is welcome to attend the screenings and ask the candidates questions. 

To be a voting member in good standing, you must have submitted your membership form at least 10 days before the screening you want to attend. The membership form is linked here. 

Date: April 27th, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM–7:00 PM

Location: Zoom

Notice: April Meeting and 4/9 Endorsements Screening

You are invited to the April Meeting of the Minnesota Young DFL. Join us to find out how you can join MYDFL and organize in your local community here in Minnesota! The agenda for this meeting is below and can be found here.

Before our meeting, the MYDFL Standing Committee on Screenings will meet at 5:30 PM to go over candidate questionnaires. All our welcome to join and you can find our Zoom link here.

Date: February 12th, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM

Location: Zoom

Opening Business

1. Call to Order

2. Consent Calendar¹ 

   1. Adoption of Agenda

   2. Adoption of Meeting Rules

3. Recording of Attendance 

Officer Report

1. President 

2. Executive Vice President

3. Secretary

4. Treasurer

5. Vice President for Operations

6. Vice President of Outreach and Inclusion 

7. Vice President of Greater Minnesota

8. Vice President for the Twin Cities

9. Advocacy Director

10. Political Director

11. Communications Director 

12. National Committee Representatives

    1. Show Cause Letter Authorization 

13. At-Large Directors

14. Minnesota College Democrats Chair 

15. Minnesota High School Democrats Co-Chairs

New Business

1. Endorsements

   1. Ratification of Direct Endorsements pursuant to Article II, Section 7 of the Bylaws. 

      1. Additional Recommendations pursuant to the requirements. 

   2. Ratification of Recommendations from the Screening Committee (if any). 

   3. Minneapolis DFL Officer Elections

      1. Endorse Ayana Smith-Kooiman for Chair

2. Bylaw Amendment Proposed by Quentin Wathum-Ocama

3. State Convention Tabling and Event Planning 

4. Minnesota Young DFL Even-Year Convention Planning

Closing Business

1. Next Meeting 

2. Announcements

3. Adjournment