Minnesota Young DFL Elects New Leadership Slate

St. Paul, MN — August 2, 2025 The Minnesota Young Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (MYDFL) is proud to announce a new slate of leaders elected at its annual statewide convention. Delegates from across Minnesota came together to chart the course for the year ahead, selecting bold, forward-thinking leaders committed to organizing young people and driving progressive change.

The newly elected leadership team will focus on expanding youth participation in politics, advocating for progressive policies, and mobilizing young voters in every region of the state ahead of the critical 2026 election cycle.

“Our new team represents the energy, vision, and values of young Minnesotans,” said incoming MYDFL President Kavya Nair. “Together, we’ll ensure that young voices aren’t just part of the conversation — we’re leading it.”

“We’re organizing a new generation of leadership to fight and win,” added incoming Executive Vice President Logan Kortgard. “This presidential administration is failing young people on affordability, justice, and opportunity. MYDFL is stepping up to listen, organize, and take action across Minnesota.”

2025–2026 MYDFL Leadership Team

• President: Kavya Nair

• Executive Vice President: Logan Kortgard

• Secretary: Brian Swancutt

• Treasurer: Barrett Edwards

• Vice President for Operations: Chelsea Sheldon

• Vice President for Outreach, Inclusion, and Recruitment: Dylan Lauer

• Vice President for Greater Minnesota: Sam Weston

• Vice President for the Twin Cities: Charlie St Dennis

• Political Director: Charlie Schmit

• Advocacy Director: Cati Gomez

• Communications Director: Rudy Meyer

• National Committee Representatives: Sreeja Thirukkovalur & Quentin Wathum-Ocama

• Directors At-Large: Ben Hackett, Ayana Smith-Kooiman, Brady Sternberg, and Jacinda Kurian

  
  

In addition to electing new leadership, delegates passed key constitutional changes aimed at strengthening youth organizing statewide. Notably, MYDFL took steps to formally incorporate the Minnesota High School Democrats under its umbrella and clarified how it collaborates with College Democrats chapters — building a stronger pipeline of young leaders from high school to college and beyond.

For more information about MYDFL, upcoming programs, or how to get involved, visit youngdfl.org.

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