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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

Anoka-Hennepin School Board (nonpartisan)

Ramsey City Council (nonpartisan)

     * Chris Riley, Member-at-large – Issues, Website, Events

Anoka County Commissioners (nonpartisan)

Senate District 31 A (MN House)
     *  – 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

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

State Auditor
     * Zack Filipovich, DFL Primary candidate – Issues, Websites, Events
     * Adam Jennings, DFL Primary candidate – Issues, Websites, Events
     * Ben Schierer, DFL Primary candidate – Issues, Websites, Events
     * Dan Wolgamott, DFL Primary candidate – Issues, Websites, Events

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

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

Lieutenant Governor

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

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

More CANDIDATE INFORMATION found under the Candidates Menu

Stream the GREATER MN CANDIDATE FORUM FROM April 7, 2026

 

Greetings, DFL Friends—

Bird migration is going strong — spring greenery is at its most intense. And we are down to the final convention, for the state DFL in Rochester 5/29–5/31. From there the summer campaign season will move into high gear.

And there is so much to get active about — high gas prices, an unnecessary war, and unheard-of levels of corruption (Arc de Trump, anyone?).

Meanwhile the GOP and Trump’s Court have been busy stealing votes by eliminating voters (we thought voters were supposed to choose their government, not the other way around!).

SO— even more than ever before, EVERY VOTE counts. Even if a race in SD31 might be hard to win, our district’s votes for Doug Chapin, Amy Klobuchar, and others will help determine the direction of this state and country for the next decade or more. Read on to learn about ways to get connected and involved. We need you too!

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THE MINNESOTA PRIMARY ELECTION IS AUGUST 11, 2026

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

Take Action with People Power United Minnesota
(**Not Connected to SD 31**)

**Interest Form** – Provided by People Power United

Sign up with People Power United in Minnesota.

They are a group of people who believe in the possibility of change and work to make it happen.

In this community, People Power will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, elitism, transphobia, misogynoir, and bigotry!

Fill out this interest form and they will contact you when there are actions you can take to help fight for freedom and equal rights, in person and online!

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

Wednesday, May 20
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Special School Board Meeting, Board Room, Sandburg Education Center
LINK to stream meeting broadcast to be posted HERE

Tuesday, May 26
 – 
Local Leaders Network – Open for Members
VIRTUAL MEETING, click HERE for info

Tuesday, May 26
 – SD31 DFL Communications Meeting

Tuesday, May 26 (Note: not Monday)
6:30 – 8:30 pm
St. Francis School Board – Regular Meeting
Stream Meeting Video HERE

Tuesday, May 26
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ramsey City Council Meeting
View live broadcast HERE

Tuesday, June 2
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Doug Chapin at Ramsey City Hall on Town Hall Tuesday

Saturday, June 6
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Anoka County DFL Picnic and Volunteer Fair at Aquatore Park, Blaine

Monday, June 8
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Work Session – Anoka-Hennepin School Board Meeting

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

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

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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.

Check out our Blog Posts!

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