Senate District Convention FAQs
What is Senate District Convention?
Senate District Conventions take place between March and April of each election year. They are organized by your local senate district DFL organization (us!), and involve hundreds of delegates and volunteers working together accomplish a number of important tasks like:
When and Where is Senate District 52's Convention?
April 11th at Eagan High School. Volunteers will arrive at 8 a.m., registration starts at 10, and the convention itself starts at 10:30. If you're a delegate, all you need to do is show up on the day of convention and register with our credentials volunteers. Party officials and volunteers will guide you through the rest of the process. Be aware that Senate District Convention is often an all day event, running from mid morning through the evening. We have booked the space through 7 p.m. in case proceedings run late.
Parking Map
How do I know if I'm a delegate to Senate District Convention?
If you attended caucus in person and were elected a delegate or alternate, then you are a delegate or alternate. If you submitted a non-attendee form with the "Delegate" box checked, then you were also elected a delegate. If you're unsure of your status as a delegate, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
How do I become a delegate to Congressional District or State Convention?
At Senate District 52 convention, we will elect delegates and alternates who will serve at the higher level CD2 and State Conventions in May. We often use a process called walking sub-caucuses, where groups of attendees who support specific candidates and/or campaign issues meet in different parts of the room. These sub-caucuses attempt to recruit as many members as possible to increase their voting power, then vote on the delegates who will best represent their interests at the higher level conventions.
What are pre-convention committees?
Pre-convention committees are temporary units that do the work of organizing convention activities in the coming months. They book the facilities, arrange for food, assemble delegate lists, compile resolutions, evaluate potential candidates, and propose amendments to the party unit constitution. If you're interested in helping organize convention or working with pre-convention committees, please reach out to [email protected].
How do I run for Director or become a State Central Committee member?
If you're interested in running for a position within the DFL, please reach out to the chair of the nominations committee. The nominations committee evaluates candidates for director, the state central committee, etc., and makes recommendations to the senate district convention. For now, email [email protected] and we will be sure to email your request to the relevant committee chair.
Will there be food at the Senate District 52 Convention?
Yes! Senate District Convention is often an all-day event, so we sell various food items at cost to attendees. This year, we will be serving pizza, sandwiches, drinks, and select baked goods. You're also free to bring your own water and snacks, though we request that open food items are kept off the convention floor. Finally, there will be all day bottomless coffee.
What should I bring to convention?
Convention is expected to last most of the day. Bring a water bottle and/or something else to drink. There is a water bottle filling station at the school. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Also bring some light entertainment, since there may be downtime. A book, e-reader, and/or tablet is a great option, since it doubles as a hard surface to write-on.
What are the rules at Senate District Convention? Is there an official proposed convention agenda?
Yes! Click here to check out a PDF of the proposed rules and agenda.
More questions?
Send and email to [email protected] and we will do our best to answer.
What is Senate District Convention?
Senate District Conventions take place between March and April of each election year. They are organized by your local senate district DFL organization (us!), and involve hundreds of delegates and volunteers working together accomplish a number of important tasks like:
- Endorsing candidates for the state legislature
- Electing state central committee members
- Electing delegates and alternates for the Congressional District Conventions and the State Convention
- Voting on resolutions submitted on caucus night
- Amending the party unit constitution
- Electing party unit directors
When and Where is Senate District 52's Convention?
April 11th at Eagan High School. Volunteers will arrive at 8 a.m., registration starts at 10, and the convention itself starts at 10:30. If you're a delegate, all you need to do is show up on the day of convention and register with our credentials volunteers. Party officials and volunteers will guide you through the rest of the process. Be aware that Senate District Convention is often an all day event, running from mid morning through the evening. We have booked the space through 7 p.m. in case proceedings run late.
Parking Map
How do I know if I'm a delegate to Senate District Convention?
If you attended caucus in person and were elected a delegate or alternate, then you are a delegate or alternate. If you submitted a non-attendee form with the "Delegate" box checked, then you were also elected a delegate. If you're unsure of your status as a delegate, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
How do I become a delegate to Congressional District or State Convention?
At Senate District 52 convention, we will elect delegates and alternates who will serve at the higher level CD2 and State Conventions in May. We often use a process called walking sub-caucuses, where groups of attendees who support specific candidates and/or campaign issues meet in different parts of the room. These sub-caucuses attempt to recruit as many members as possible to increase their voting power, then vote on the delegates who will best represent their interests at the higher level conventions.
What are pre-convention committees?
Pre-convention committees are temporary units that do the work of organizing convention activities in the coming months. They book the facilities, arrange for food, assemble delegate lists, compile resolutions, evaluate potential candidates, and propose amendments to the party unit constitution. If you're interested in helping organize convention or working with pre-convention committees, please reach out to [email protected].
How do I run for Director or become a State Central Committee member?
If you're interested in running for a position within the DFL, please reach out to the chair of the nominations committee. The nominations committee evaluates candidates for director, the state central committee, etc., and makes recommendations to the senate district convention. For now, email [email protected] and we will be sure to email your request to the relevant committee chair.
Will there be food at the Senate District 52 Convention?
Yes! Senate District Convention is often an all-day event, so we sell various food items at cost to attendees. This year, we will be serving pizza, sandwiches, drinks, and select baked goods. You're also free to bring your own water and snacks, though we request that open food items are kept off the convention floor. Finally, there will be all day bottomless coffee.
What should I bring to convention?
Convention is expected to last most of the day. Bring a water bottle and/or something else to drink. There is a water bottle filling station at the school. Feel free to bring your own snacks. Also bring some light entertainment, since there may be downtime. A book, e-reader, and/or tablet is a great option, since it doubles as a hard surface to write-on.
What are the rules at Senate District Convention? Is there an official proposed convention agenda?
Yes! Click here to check out a PDF of the proposed rules and agenda.
More questions?
Send and email to [email protected] and we will do our best to answer.