Make a Plan to Vote in the Primary Midterm Elections
From city halls to Congress, our choices at the ballot box can determine the future of our neighborhoods, cities, and country. Take five minutes to make your plan to vote. Learn more »
Calls to Action
Volunteer and Attend Events
Find local meetings, protests, and office hours across Minnesota, such as events listed on mobilize.us. Learn more »
Join the DFL Daily Call
Participate in 10-minute Zoom calls to receive the daily updates, messaging, and actions. Learn more » or view past calls »
Utilize the Political Contribution Refund Program
Individuals can donate $75 (or $150 per couple) to the MN DFL and get a full refund from the State of Minnesota through the Political Contribution Refund (PCR) Program. Learn more »
Create a Receipt Wall
The DFL encourages members to collect bills and receipts to showcase the cost of dining and share them via email to [email protected].
Get Involved with Second Harvest Heartland
About the organization: Second Harvest Heartland is a leading hunger-relief organization. In partnership with more than 1,000 food shelves and hunger-relief programs in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, we provided more than 143 million meals to neighbors last year. We also help families enroll in food assistance and provide prepared meals for people who need more than groceries. Second Harvest Heartland is a leader, convener and voice in hunger-related policy discussions. Learn more » or connect on Facebook »
Watch the DFL CD8 Candidate Forum
Candidates: Emanual “Manny” Anastos, Bob Helland, John Paul McBride, Dr. Wendell Smith, Trina Swanson and Debra Topping.
Unable to attend: Luke Gulbranson, Jeremiah Liend and Carrie Mitchell
Notable timestamps:
- 1:36 Overview and forum rules
- 4:49 Opening statements
- 11:20 Question 1 – If you could address only one rising cost facing Americans, which would it be and why? What trade-offs might your approach involve? What specific policies would you propose to address rising costs in health care, housing, education, and food?
- 22:36 Question 2 – How would you balance the demand for minerals needed for clean energy technologies (such as copper and lithium) with the environmental impacts of mining including effects on the BWCA and other public lands? And how will you ensure that local residents, especially in rural areas, have a meaningful voice in decisions about mining projects and water use?
- 34:08 Question 3 – Given concerns about the health of our democracy, how will you uphold democratic principles in office and can you briefly address your campaign funding, including any corporate or special interest support, and whether you will abide by the DFL nominating process?
- 46:20 Question 4 – Will you commit to disbanding ICE and support the prosecution of every member of ICE and Trump’s paramilitary groups that committed crimes against humans (including denial of Habeus Corpus) in the United States during either of Trump’s terms in office?
- 58:01 Question 5 – The poor and middle class pay taxes, the rich pay accountants, the very rich pay lawyers, and the ultra-rich pay politicians. Examples of paid off politicians and the ensuing corruption at the executive and legislative branch levels are far too numerous to list separately. But one example, and as I mentioned, there are so, so many, is the investment of $500 Million Deal and $2 Billion Investment in Trump Family Crypto Business, World Liberty Financial, by the United Arab Emirates resulting in the UAE gaining access to highly sensitive United States developed AI computer chips. Once you are elected to congress would you pursue hearings to look into corruption of this administration and hold violators accountable?
- 01:10:15 Questions from the crowd