The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is a political party in the U.S. state of Minnesota affiliated with the national Democratic Party. The party was formed by a merger between the Minnesota Democratic Party and the Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party in 1944. The DFL is one of two state Democratic Party affiliates with a different name from that of the national party,the other being the North Dakota Democratic–Nonpartisan League Party.
Minnesota is known for a politically active citizenry,with populism being a longstanding force among the state's political parties. Minnesota has consistently high voter turnout;in the 2008 U.S. presidential election,77.8% of eligible Minnesotans voted –the highest percentage of any U.S. state or territory –versus the national average of 61.7%. This was due in part to its same-day voter registration laws;previously unregistered voters can register on election day,at their polls,with evidence of residency.
The following table indicates the party of elected officials in the U.S. state of Minnesota:
The 2010 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 2,2010,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 87th Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held in several districts on August 10,2010.
Ken Martin is an American political figure from Minnesota. He is Chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party,President of the Association of State Democratic Committees,and a Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
The 2012 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 6,2012,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 88th Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held in several districts on August 14,2012.
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 4,2014. All of Minnesota's executive officers were up for election as well as all the seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives,several state judicial seats,a United States Senate seat,all of Minnesota's eight seats in the United States House of Representatives,and several seats for local offices. A primary election was held on August 12,2014,to nominate major political party candidates for partisan offices and candidates for nonpartisan offices.
The 2004 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 2,2004,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 84th Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held on September 14,2004.
The 2006 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 7,2006,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 85th Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held in several districts on September 12,2006.
The 1998 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 3,1998,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 81st Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held on September 15,1998.
The 2000 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 7,2000,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 82nd Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held on September 12,2000.
The 1976 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 2,1976,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 70th Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held on September 14,1976.
The 1980 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 4,1980,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 72nd Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held on September 9,1980.
The 1996 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 5,1996,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 80th Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held on September 10,1996.
The 2016 United States presidential election in Minnesota was held on Tuesday,November 8,2016,as part of the 2016 United States presidential election in which all 50 states plus the District of Columbia participated. Minnesota voters chose electors to represent them in the Electoral College via a popular vote,pitting the Republican Party's nominee,businessman Donald J. Trump,and running mate Indiana Governor Michael R. Pence against DFL nominee,former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton,and her running mate Virginia Senator Tim Kaine. Minnesota has ten electoral votes in the Electoral College.
The 2020 Minnesota House of Representatives election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 3,2020,to elect members to the House of Representatives of the 92nd Minnesota Legislature. A primary election was held in several districts on August 11,2020. The election coincided with the election of the other house of the Legislature,the Senate,and other elections.
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 3,2020. All seats in the Minnesota Senate and Minnesota House of Representatives were up for election as well as several judicial seats,Minnesota's 10 presidential electors,a United States Senate seat,Minnesota's eight seats in the United States House of Representatives,and several positions for local offices. A primary election to nominate major party candidates and several judicial and local primary elections were held on August 11,2020.
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 8,2022. All of Minnesota's executive officers were up for election,as well as all the seats in the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives,several judicial seats,Minnesota's eight seats in the United States House of Representatives,and several seats for local offices. Primary elections to nominate major party candidates and several judicial and local primary elections were held on August 9,2022.
A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 5,2024. All seats in the Minnesota House of Representatives will be up for election as well as several judicial seats,Minnesota's 10 presidential electors,the Class 1 United States Senate seat,Minnesota's eight seats in the United States House of Representatives,one seat of the Minnesota Senate,and several positions for local offices.
