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MINNESOTA SENATE DISTRICT 31 DFL

Ramsey, Andover, Oak Grove, Ham Lake, East Bethel, Linwood, and Athens Township

Of, By, and For the People!

As advocates and allies for the people of SD31 and all Minnesota, we stand for:
        • Integrity: Honesty, The Rule of Law & Ending Corruption
        • Compassion:  Affordability, Health Care for All
        • Better Communities:  Quality Public Education, Fighting Hatred
        • Stewardship: Caring for our Environment and Supporting our democratic Allies
 
 

Candidates in 2026

Senate District 31 A (MN House)
     * Brian Walker, DFL candidate – Issues, Website, Events

Senate District 31 B (MN House)
     * Jen Bloomquist, DFL Endorsed – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook

Senate District 31 (MN Senate)
     * Gadisa Berkessa, DFL Endorsed – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook, Contact

U.S. Congressional District 6
     * Doug Chapin, DFL Endorsed – Issues, Website, Events

Anoka-Hennepin School Board (nonpartisan)

Anoka City Council (nonpartisan)
     * Marissa Carroll – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook

Ramsey City Council (nonpartisan)
     * Chris Riley, Member-at-large – Issues, Website, Events
     * Victor Jumah, Ward 3 – Issues, Website, Events

Anoka County Commissioners (nonpartisan)
     * Mike Gamache, District 5 Incumbent – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook
       * Jenny Geisler, District 4 Candidate – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook

State Auditor
     * Zack Filipovich, DFL Endorsed – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook
     * Adam Jennings, DFL Primary candidate – Issues, Website, Events
     * Dan Wolgamott, DFL Primary candidate – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook

Attorney General
     * Keith Ellison, DFL Endorsed Incumbent – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook, Instagram

Secretary of State
     * Steve Simon, DFL Endorsed Incumbent – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook

Lieutenant Governor
     * Ben Schierer, DFL Endorsed – with Amy Klobuchar

Governor
      * Amy Klobuchar, DFL Endorsed – Issues, Platform, Website, Events, Facebook

U.S. Senator
      * Peggy Flanagan, DFL Endorsed – Priorities, Website, Events, Facebook
      * Angie Craig, DFL Candidate – Issues, Website, Events, Facebook
      * Billy Nord, DFL Candidate – Issues, Website, Events

More CANDIDATE INFORMATION found under the Candidates Menu

Stream the GREATER MN CANDIDATE FORUM FROM April 7, 2026

 

Greetings, DFL Friends—

The state convention is in full swing as we put together this note. And locally we had a good Meet and Greet last Wednesday evening, with Gadisa Berkessa (for Sd31 Senate) and Brian Walker (for SD 31A House) in visiting with folks, as well as Jenny Geisler, who is running for Anoka County Commissioner. Energy is growing!

On May 12th, Ramsey city council rejected 3 MAGA-inspired anti-Walz resolutions — thanks in large part to efforts by SD31 activists. One of the resolutions was to reject our new state flag, and to use the old flag as the official flag of Ramsey. Others were way beyond the scope of city government, to censure and investigate Walz. THANK YOU to the SD31 folks who showed up and made their voices heard!

So let’s take inspiration from this and keep moving forward in SD31. Every small step helps bring the changes we need, and this election will be one of the most crucial in our history. Together we can make great things happen!

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THE MINNESOTA PRIMARY ELECTION IS AUGUST 11, 2026
(Make sure you are ready to vote)

Minnesota Primary Election information

 

Anoka County DFL Picnic and Volunteer Fair, June 6, 4-7 pm Aquatore Park in Blaine

We meet:
The second Tuesday of each Month, 6-8 pm

Andover Community Center– Community Room A

The Minnesota Election Calendar 2026

June 26, 2026

Early Voting Begins 

July 21, 2026

Last Day to Pre-Register for Primary Election

August 8, 2026

Saturday Absentee Voting – 9:00am to 3:00pm

August 11, 2026

PRIMARY ELECTION DAY – polls open 7:00am to 8:00pm

September 18, 2026

Early Voting Begins 

October 13, 2026

Last Day to Pre-register to Vote 

October 24, 2026

Saturday Absentee Voting – 9:00am to 3:00pm

October 31, 2026

Saturday Absentee Voting – 9:00am to 3:00pm

November 1, 2026

Sunday Absentee Voting – 9:00am to 3:00pm

November 3, 2026

GENERAL ELECTION DAY – polls open 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sign School Funding Petition

Click Here for Map showing SD 31 after the 2020 Redistricting Cycle, provided by Ballotpedia Click Here to Find Your Polling Place

SELECTED UPCOMING EVENTS

Every Tuesday, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Retire Emmer: Protest at Rep. Emmer’s Otsego Office

Every Saturday
8:30 – 11:00 am, SD31 DFL Coffee Break at Starbucks, Andover Target
11:00 – 12:00 pm, Retire Emmer: Protest at Rep. Emmer’s Otsego Office

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10:00 – 12:00 pm
DFL Coffee Break at Ramsey Coborn’s

4th Tuesday (monthly)
 – 
Local Leaders Network – Open for Members
VIRTUAL MEETING, click HERE for info

Tuesday, June 9

6:00 – 8:00 pm
SD31 DFL Monthly Social Gathering and Business Meeting

7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ramsey City Council Meeting
View live broadcast HERE

Friday, June 12
6 – 8:00 pm
March with SD 34 in the Father Hennepin Parade (Register via Mobilize.us)

Thursday, June 18
4 – 7:00 pm
Fundraiser In Support of Chris Ford for State Senate (Register via Mobilize.us)

Friday, June 19
4:30 – 7:00 pm
Doug Chapin for Congress Fundraiser (Register via Mobilize.us)

Monday, June 22

6:00 – ? pm
Neighborhood Network Precinct Leaders and other NN VIP’s Meeting at Davanni’s – Concerning Block Party

6:30 – 8:30 pm
Anoka-Hennepin School Board – Regular Meeting
Streaming Meeting URL HERE

Monday, June 22
6:30 – 8:30 pm
St. Francis School Board – Regular Meeting
Stream Meeting Video HERE

Tuesday, June 23
 – SD31 DFL Communications Meeting

Tuesday, June 23
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ramsey City Council Meeting
View live broadcast HERE
View Past Videos HERE

Friday, June 26
Times and Locations
Begin In-Person / Absentee Early Voting in Anoka County for Primary Election

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ABOUT US

DFL Senate District 31 represents a unique blend of rural and suburban communities with unique challenges. We are everyday citizens of this district who are motivated by Minnesota community values and principles.

We work to help bring about change, to make our communities better places to live for our kids, our neighbors and ourselves.

Our first job is to build a group who will find, support, and elect candidates who promote our values.

Senate District 31 DFL was formed early in 2022 after the 2020 Census redistricting. We engage in a range of social and planning meetings, fundraising events, communication and education efforts, and service activities.

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Minnesota in Control of Medicaid Fraud

Source

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison said in a statement that he’s “heartbroken and frankly shocked” by the GOP’s decision to hold a moment of silence of Chauvin.

“To honor the man convicted of murdering George Floyd– days after the very anniversary of that terrible day – is an act of profound cruelty to the Floyd family and to every Minnesotan who believes in accountability under law,” Ellison said.

—Bring Me the News – Minnesota

 

 

                                                                                                                      

 

From the “Well that’s something” department:

Tom Emmer: “It’s a sad day in the State of Minnesota when it’s so-called ‘news’ that hundreds of patriotic Minnesotans came together to peacefully and respectfully recognize a member of law enforcement [Derek Chauvin] – Cover the corrupt and incompetent Walz-Flanagan-Ellison-Simon administration instead.”

 

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