Our Senate District 56 (SD56) DFL convention
will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2024
Convention starts 10 a.m.
Registration opens at 9 a.m.
Falcon Ridge Middle School
12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2024
Convention starts 10 a.m.
Registration opens at 9 a.m.
Falcon Ridge Middle School
12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Welcome! We're glad you're here!
Who may attend?
The convention is public. All attendees must register and receive a badge.
If you were elected a delegate by your precinct caucus, you will receive a delegate badge and be seated with other delegates. You will be able to vote in convention proceedings.
If you are a visitor, you will receive a visitor badge and must sit or stand in the visitor section(s). Visitors are anyone who is not a delegate.
What will we do at the convention?
At the convention, we:
Who is running for endorsement
Can I bring my kids?
Yes, you may bring your children with you to the convention; they will need to sit with you.
Will there be food available?
Yes, there will be light refreshments available, such as fruit, donuts, coffee, and water. Donations are very welcome. We use compostables so be sure to dispose of things in the appropriate bin.
Who may attend?
The convention is public. All attendees must register and receive a badge.
If you were elected a delegate by your precinct caucus, you will receive a delegate badge and be seated with other delegates. You will be able to vote in convention proceedings.
If you are a visitor, you will receive a visitor badge and must sit or stand in the visitor section(s). Visitors are anyone who is not a delegate.
What will we do at the convention?
At the convention, we:
- Will endorse candidates for MN House Districts 56A and 56B.
- Will consider amending the SD56 DFL Constitution. The Proposed Amended SD56 DFL Constitution is linked on the button at the bottom of this page. Our 2024 SD56 DFL Temporary and Proposed Convention Rules can also be found at a button at the bottom of this page.
- Will elect 13 SD56 Directors, and 5 delegates and 7 alternates from SD56 to the State Central Committee (SCC). More information on running for these offices is available here.
- Will elect delegates and alternates to the State and Congressional District DFL conventions. The CD2 convention is on May 9th at Burnsville High School. The State convention is May 29-31 in Rochester, MN.
- Will vote on resolutions which may ultimately become part of the 2026-2027 DFL Platform.
Who is running for endorsement
- MN House 56A
- Robert Bierman, Incumbent
- MN House 56B
- John Huot, Incumbent
Can I bring my kids?
Yes, you may bring your children with you to the convention; they will need to sit with you.
Will there be food available?
Yes, there will be light refreshments available, such as fruit, donuts, coffee, and water. Donations are very welcome. We use compostables so be sure to dispose of things in the appropriate bin.