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Get Active
We're less than a year away from Election Day, 2008. What can you do now to help then? Find out more here.
Weigh in with your local city councils — here's how
DFL Senate District 42 Committees
Help run Minnesota
Issue advocacy — let people know where you stand
What's happening with Minnesota's budget forecast?
The Office of the Legislative Auditor's report on the Sonia Pitt investigation
What happens after Caucuses? Click the links below.
How is the DFL party structured and where do you fit into the picture?
What happens after Precinct Caucuses?
What happens when you're a delegate to our senate district convention?
How can you get involved in our senate district?
Get Informed
- We had huge turnout at our March 1 Convention.
For more photos of the day, visit our Photos page.
- Latest news:
- Ashwin Madia Endorsed at 3rd Congressional District Convention
- Rep. Maria Ruud (42A) and Jerry Pitzrick (42B) endorsed at Senate District 42 convention
- Jerry Pitzrick announces candidacy for State House District 42B
- Accomplishments of the Democratic Congress
- Former Govs. Anderson and Carlson on MPR's Midday
- Voting for infrastructure funding isn't "sexy", but it keeps us all safe. How did our legislators vote on the 5 cent a gallon increase?
- Sen. Hann says Minnesota roads are in great condition
- Democratic Visions: Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman
- Check the facts
Get Connected
- Events in the near future are listed below… or see more upcoming events
- May 16, 2008
- Ashwin Madia Rally at the State Capitol
- 11:00 am
- RSVP to Laurie.
- May 16, 2008
- Ashwin Madia Fundraiser
- 5:30 to 7:30 pm
- Ashwin Madia earned the DFL endorsement on April 12 and has been hard at work meeting with activists, raising money on the phone and building his campaign team. Please join him for his first fundraising event since endorsement. The home of Sal and Mai Mendoza, 5117 Ridge Rd, Edina. Suggested donation: $250, $100, $50. RSVP to Krista.
- May 18, 2008
- Dedication of the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge
- 3:00 pm
- The iconic bicycle and pedestrian bridge just north of Lake Street crossing Hiawatha Avenue in Minneapolis will be officially dedicated.
- May 21, 2008
- DFL CD3 Central Committee Meeting
- 7:00 pm
- City Council Chamber, Minnetonka Community Center, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.
- May 27, 2008
- Progressives on the Prairie DFL Links Meeting: Iraq, Three Perspectives
- 6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
- Special guests former State Senator Becky Lourey, Gold Star Mother; Mr. Ashwin Madia, Iraq war veteran and Mr. Sami Rasouli, native and resident of Iraq. NOTE CHANGE IN VENUE: Heritage Room, Eden Prairie City Hall, 8080 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie.
- May 27, 2008
- Tonka Progressives DFL Links Meeting
- 6:30 to 7:00 pm, Social Time; 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Program
- Join us to discuss issues in the news, talk with candidates running for office and more. Community Room, Ridgedale Byerly's, 13081 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka
- May 28, 2008
- DFL SD42 Precinct Organization Meeting
- 7:00 pm
- Dunn Bros., Eden Prairie Road
- May 31, 2008
- Madia Campaign Kickoff
- 9:00 am Rally; 10:30 am Neighborhood Door Knock, 1:00 PM Potluck Lunch
- Join Ashwin Madia and the Madia team for breakfast and rally before hitting the streets for our first door knock of the season. RSVP to Laurie.