2026 Resolutions
ID NUMBER
Quantity approved at precinct caucuses
Topic
Resolution title
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4
Agriculture
Return Unlawfully Seized Public Lands
The MN DFL supports returning unlawfully seized public lands to Indian tribes within the boundaries of Minnesota including
(but not limited to) the return of the eastern half of Upper Red Lake & the Red Lake State Forest to the Red Lake Nation,
the return of the White Earth State Forest to the White Earth Nation, and the return of the Cloquet Forestry Center
and surrounding area to the Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
2
6
Agriculture
Packaged Food Testing for Phthalates
The MN DFL supports helping consumers avoid food with high levels of phthalates (harmful plastic chemicals that leach
into packaged food products) by requiring companies to test their packaged food for phthalates, report results to the
Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and post the results to their website so they are available to consumers.
3
10
Tax
Enable Land Value Tax
Minnesota must pass legislation enabling (not mandating) cities to create revenue-neutral Land Value Tax Districts
for designated corridors or neighborhoods in place of conventional property tax, to improve housing and
other development opportunities while also capturing community-created value for community benefit.
4
6
Civil
The Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment
The DFL Party must make the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment a top priority in 2026:
1. To ensure that the rights of all Minnesotans are secured into our strongest legal document;
2. To promote the robust MN State ERA to ensure passage through the MN Legislature this session;
3. To help lead the charge for a successful state ERA ballot initiative campaign in 2026.
5
5
Civil
Civil Action Against Federal Officials
The Minnesota DFL calls upon the state legislature to enact legislation to provide that any state or federal official who
violates or interferes with another person’s federal or state civil rights shall be personally liable for damages,
and that any individual whose civil rights are so violated within the jurisdiction of Minnesota may institute and prosecute a private
civil action on their own behalf for money damages and equitable relief in state court.
6
12
Civil
Ban ICE from Sensitive Areas
The DFL demands legislation prohibiting US immigrations enforcement agents (ICE, CBP, DHS),
and any other persons acting on behalf of immigrations enforcement, from operating at or near daycares, child care facilities, schools,
bus routes, college campuses, places of worship, government offices, hospitals, and clinics. Prohibited activities include but are not limited
to surveillance, interview, arrest, detention, or any other means of immigration enforcement.
7
3
Civil
Defend Our Free and Fair Elections
The DFL will propose and aggressively support policies that expand voting access, protect free and fair elections
run by each state, defend election workers, and strengthen democratic participation at all levels of government.
8
2
Civil
We the People Amendment
The MN DFL calls for an amendment to the United States Constitution to establish that:
1) Only human beings are endowed with Constitutional rights; 2) Money is not speech; and therefore
3) Regulating political contributions and spending is not equivalent to limiting political speech.
9
2
Civil
Stronger Data Privacy Regulation
The DFL will support and champion adoption of strong data privacy legislation
that protects the personal information (including facial recognition data) of all residents and limits data sharing with
federal agencies. This legislation could be modeled on the EU's General Data Privacy Regulations.
10
2
Civil
Limit Local Cooperation with ICE
The DFL will limit cooperation between state/local agencies and ICE,
and that it will prohibit the conscription of DNR, conservation, and park police employees by ICE or HCS.
11
3
Civil
Rescind Funding for ICE and CBP
The DFL calls for Congress to rescind funding for ICE and CBP,
and to claw back $170 billion dollars provided to federal agencies for immigration enforcement in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
12
9
Civil
Uphold the Constitution
The DFL calls on all federal agents conducting operations within our state
to uphold the United States Constitution, to follow all state and federal laws, and to conduct searches only when authorized by a judicial warrant.
13
10
Civil
Repeal Minnesota's Anti-Boycott Laws
The DFL affirms its commitment to the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution,
which protects the right of free speech, by including the repeal of anti-boycott laws, Minnesota statutes 3.226 and 16c053, in the DFL platform.
14
9
Civil
Abolish, Defund, and ProsecuteICE/CBP/DHS
The DFL Party supports the complete and total abolition of the Immigrant and Customs Enforcement Agency and the dismantling of the Department of Homeland Security, and further commits to using all available political leverage to achieve these actions, as well as to supporting candidates who will work to achieve these aims.
15
2
Civil
Ban Chemical Crowd Control Agents
The DFL calls for a statewide and national ban on the use of tear gas and other chemical crowd control agents by law enforcement in Minnesota and nationwide; and the Minnesota DFL urges the Minnestota Legislature to pass legislation prohibiting the use of such chemical agents for crowd control purposes.
16
1
Civil
Safe Conditions in Detention
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will cease operations until the agency can demonstrate that detainees
will be housed in a facility or temporary facility that meets their own guidelines as described in their National Detention Standards (rev 2025).
17
1
Civil
Defend Fair, State-Run Elections
The DFL opposes any attempts to nationalize elections.
18
1
Civil
Minnesota Declaration of Human Rights
The DFL party supports the adoption and guarantee of all rights enumerated
in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for all people (see attached 7 page attachment).
19
1
Civil
Build a multi-racial democracy
The DFL supports divesting from corporations that fuel genocide and human rights abuses abroad.
20
3
Civil
Free, Prior & Informed Consent (FPIC)
The DFL supports Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) affirming that Tribal Nations retain the right to determine
their development priorities and exercise self-determination in accordance with their cultural, social, economic, and political systems.
21
6
Civil
Indigenous Treaty Rights
The DFL supports the state of Minnesota upholding all of our treaties with Indigenous Minnesota tribes, including those involving manoomin (wild rice).
22
1
Civil
ICE Out Now
The DFL calls for the immediate withdrawal of ICE agents from Minnesota.
23
3
Civil
End-of-life decisions
The DFL supports Medical Aid in Dying (MAID), allowing terminally ill,
mentally capable adults to have access to end-of-life options to make decisions that are best for them and their families.
24
1
Civil
Protect Civil Rights
The DFL will protect civil rights & free speech of every person in Minnesota.
25
1
Civil
Reduce Militarization of
Law Enforcement
The DFL will work to rein in ICE, domestic military deployment and the militarization of law enforcement.
26
6
Community
Eviction Moratorium
The MN DFL supports a statewide eviction moratorium to support
all individuals and families impacted by the federal invasion of our state, and for three months following federal occupation.
27
3
Community
Housing & Community Development Innovation
The DFL encourages innovative models like community land trusts, intergenerational housing, resident-owned communities, or historic preservation to facilitate community development and affordable housing development and preservation
28
1
community
Safe and Affordable Places to Live
Cap lot rent increases for manufactured home residents. Build more affordable housing accross Minnesota.
29
1
community
Safe and Affordable Places to Live
Lower energy & insurance costs and ensure every family can heat, cool and repair their home. Help families buy homes.
30
4
community
Housing: Improve Local Zoning Rules
The DFL encourages local governments to review their planning and zoning rules to create more timely and efficient processes for affordable housing development.
31
4
Community
Housing Development Cost Reduction
The DFL supports innovation in housing construction techniques such as modular manufacturing to reduce housing development cost.
32
1
Community
More Homes Across Minnesota
We support: Counties', townships' and cities' right to set stricter standards than those required by the state for land use and local development, and the right
to enact zoning ordinances to protect the health and well-being of their community within a set of ground rules set by the state which allow homes of all types -
including townhomes on small lots, apartments, and more - to be built in every community and neighborhood across the state.
33
1
Consumer Protection
Protect Our Kids Online
We support limitations on the ability of tech companies to market to and capture the data of minors
without parental consent. These laws include requirements that parents consent to the use of social media by their children.
34
1
Consumer Protection
Protection of Consumer Data
The DFL supports legislation protecting MN residents against mishandling, misuse and abuse of their personal information,
including digital data, by companies and organizations doing business in MN and with MN residents. This legislation should cover the collection, handling and
storage of data; create a private cause of action; and create mechanisms for enforcement and notification in the event of a data breach.
Amended to add: this covers federal government collection; single opt-out option; right to be forgotten.
35
1
Consumer Protection
Support Public Ownership of Minnesota's Electric Utilities
The DFL shall oppose any sale or acquisition of Minnesota's electric utilities
by private equity firms or other profit-driven investors to ensure Minnesota's energy future serves the public good, not private profit.
36
1
Corporate
End Investment in Private Equity
Investments by the MN State Board of Investments (SBI) in private equity funds be halted.
37
1
Corporate
Limit Corporate Money in Elections
Minnesota laws be amended such that they shall not be interpreted as granting corporations the power to expend anything of value,
directly or indirectly, to influence elections. These amendments will be written such that corporations otherwise shall continue to have all powers necessary for
business operations, charitable activity, advocacy, lobbying.
38
1
Corporate
Private Equity Newspapers
Private equity and the purchase of small county or regional newspaper publishers has to stop.
Congress has a duty to preserve the the 4th estate so Americans are educated about what is happening in their local areas.
39
1
Corporate
Quality of Life for All
We support a high quality of life for all and prioritizing the well-being of our communities over corporate profits.
- Fully fund high-quality public education including higher education.
- Fund public youth programs.
- Create vibrant community places - parks, community centers, recreation centers, etc.
- Make polluting corporations pay for climate driven disasters.
- Support local economies and small businesses instead of large corporate monopolies.
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7
Education
Financial Impact of Charter Schools
A statewide study should be completed to analyze the impact of charter schools on traditional public schools,
with a focus on: how much have traditional public schools lost from students leaving their home district; how much charter schools are billing their home districts
for federally mandated services such as special education; services for English learners and transportation costs;
and how many students return back to their home district after the October attendance deadline
(when funding for those students has been allotted to the charter school).
41
2
Education
Plant-Based School Meal Option
All schools participating in National School Lunch Program shall provide a plant-based school meal option upon student request.
42
1
Education
Support for Ethnic Studies
We Support a broad curriculum that includes accesss to ethnic studies courses for all K-12 students.
43
1
Education
Free Meals for Online School Students
Students in online public schools shall receive free meals as do all other students in the state.
44
2
Education
Support Public Schools
Fully fund high-quality public education and public youth programs
45
1
Education
Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Minnesota pass legislation to create a fully funded, state-wide, universal pre-kindergarten program in the public school system.
46
2
Energy
Minnesota Climate Superfund
The DFL supports legislation that will recover the costs of extreme weather damage from the very large polluters whose greenhouse gas emissions have caused them.
47
2
Energy
Data Center Moratorium
The DFL calls for a statewide moratorium on the approval and construction of new hyperscale data centers to ensure that Minnesota's energy,
water, fiscal resources, communities, and democratic processes are protected before any such facilities may proceed.
48
4
Energy
Ban Single Use Plastics
The DFL supports phasing out unnecessary single-use plastics (i.e. plastic utensils, bags, straws, food containers, condiment packets and packaging) and
support nontoxic reusable and sustainable alternatives to protect clean water and human health.
49
7
Energy
Shut Down HERC Trash Burner
The DFL will combat environmental racism by demanding that the Hennepin County Board keep its promise and shut down the HERC trash burner as it resolved to do
on October 24, 2023. HERC must be shut down by 2027, in line with a resolution the City of Minneapolis passed on October 31, 2024.
50
2
Energy
Maintain the Existing Nuclear Moratorium
The DFL supports prohibiting the Public Utilities Commission from issuing a certificate of need for new nuclear-powered electric generating plants because there is no permanent or safe solution for storing nuclear waste, it is too expensive, and takes too long to permit and build.
51
1
Energy
Affirm Carbon Free Standard
The DFL supports fully implementing Minnesota's law to require 100% carbon free electricity by 2040, and
opposes any attempt by the Legislature to weaken this existing law.
52
1
Energy
Reinstate Solar Tax Credit
That the residential solar tax credit provided a meaningful incentive to lower utility costs, increase energy independence,
lower carbon emissions, and encourage jobs in the skilled trades. Reinstate the federal tax credit to the IRA timeline of 30% until 2034.
53
1
Government
Investigate Whistleblower Retaliation
The DFL supports investigating allegations of whistleblower retaliation, including any such retaliation that
may have occurred during the Feeding our Future program.
54
2
Government
Redistricting Reform
The DFL party supports the establishment of an independent citizen redistricting commission through a constitutional amendment, with an advisory redistricting
commission as a back-up if the independent commission ballot measure fails, made up of public members representative of Minnesota's diversity,
partisan balance, and geography, for future redistricting. This citizen redistricting commission will create maps for the state Senate and House as well as congressional
districts, not constrained to a least-change approach, in a transparent manner with full opportunities for public input, review and participation.
55
5
Government
Ranked Choice Voting Local Options
The DFL include ranked Choice Voting Local Option Legislation -
allowing all cities, counties, and school districts to adopt RCV if they wish - in the State DFL Action Agenda.
56
1
Government
Financial Integrity for Minnesota Officials
The DFL supports candidates and elected officials making the following financial integrity pledges:
A. The candidate/elected official will not trade or hold any individual stocks while in office.
B. The candidate/elected official will not accept any corporate PAC money and will return any corporate PAC money already received this cycle.
57
1
Government
Say No to Foreign Influence
The DFL pledges to not endorse candidates who accept funds from foreign lobbying interests or PACs
58
2
Government
Elected Officials Banned from Signing NDAs
Support Legislation banning elected officials at any level of government from signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
in the application of their duties as elected officials.
59
7
Health and Human Services
Removing Private Insurers from Medicaid
The DFL supports taking control of Minnesota's public health care programs away from private insurers and
restoring it fully to state control. Payment for care provided to those on public health care plans would go directly to health care clinicians and hospitals.
60
7
Health and Human Services
Universal Single Payer Healthcare
State commits extensive resources to the creation of a single-payer, universal healthcare system to include in its coverage all medically necessary services
such as mental health care, prescription drugs, vision, and long-term care; require no deductibles or co-pays; and ensure the following: enough well-compensated
healthcare providers to guarantee timely access to care; facilities available all throughout the state; preserve Minnesota's leadership in medical education,
research, and technology; and provide adequate and timely payments to providers.
61
2
Health and Human Services
Preserve Pharmacy Access and Fair Reimbursement
The DFL supports efforts such as the Minnesota Community Pharmacy Patient Access and Fair Reimbursement Act which regulates reimbursement rates between
Pharmacy Benefit Managers and local, independent pharmacies. Only the Department of Commerce can enforce this act.
62
2
Health and Human Services
Funding for Disability Services
The DFL supports fully funding disability services that keep disabled Minnesotans in their own homes and communities,
not institutions, and affirms the community-integration mandate of Olmstead v. L.C.
63
1
Health and Human Services
Life Expectancy
The DFL shall endeavor to establish a national governmental policy to restore US Citizens to leading the world in life expectancy and infant survival rates.
64
1
Labor
Workplace Flexibility for State Employees
The DFL Party urges Minnesota's governor to restore workplace flexibility for state employees and end the madness of the RTO (Return to Office) mandate.
65
4
Labor
Work From Home Protections
The DFL supports updating Minnesota Law and workplace standards so work-from-home and remote-work arrangements are protected working conditions, including:
(1) requiring employers--especially public employers--to bargain over eligibility, schedules, performance expectations, monitoring, and any return-to-office changes
for represented (unionized) workers; (2) requiring clear written telework policies and individual telework agreements that cannot be revoked without documented,
job-related reasons and due process; (3) prohibiting retaliation or discrimination based on requesting or using remote work; (4) ensuring remote workers
have equal pay, benefits, and opportunities for training and promotion; (5) requiring employers to provide necessary equipment and reimburse required job expenses;
and (6) protecting privacy by limiting surveillance and requiring transparency about any monitoring.
66
1
Labor
Work From Home Protections
The DFL supports: (1) requiring employers--especially public employers--to bargain over eligibility, schedules, performance expectations,
monitoring, and any return-to-office changes for represented (unionized) workers;
67
1
Labor
Affordable Childcare
Affordable childcare for families and a living wage and benefits for childcare workers
68
2
Labor
End subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers
The DFL Party supports ending subminimum wages for disabled workers and ensuring disabled workers are paid at least the full minimum wage
69
1
Labor
Growing Union Jobs
The DFL Party supports growing the number of union jobs that can sustain workers, families, and communities for generations to come.
70
5
Labor
32-Hour Week, Fair Overtime
The DFL supports transitioning to a 32-hour-standard workweek: Where 32 hours is full-time--with no reduction in weekly pay or benefits, and supports strengthening
overtime protections by requiring all employers to pay at least time-and-a-half for all hours worked over 40 hours in a seven-day period,
without exemptions that exclude workers.
71
1
Labor
Protect Jobs Environment
from AI
The DFL will advocate for new laws and Congressional oversight over Al.
72
2
Media
Stop Trying to Censor People
The DFL opposes internet censorship in all its forms including age tracking, government ID
requirements for browsing websites, and attempts to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
73
6
National
Stop Supporting Genocide and Apartheid
This statement be removed from the DFL Party Platform: "Israel's right to exist within secure borders,
Palestinian rights to self-determination, and continued peace efforts in the Middle East."
74
1
National
Increase funds for Cybersecurity
The DFL supports reappropriating funding from DHS/ICE & CBP to increase support for national security, specifically cybersecurity.
This would include oversight for software, hardware, computer chips & all forms of security to U.S. citizens.
75
15
Natural Resources
Boundary Waters Permanent Protection
The DFL will ensure that all copper mining is banned in the watershed areas of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyagers National Park
in order to protect the BWCA and VNP. The MN DFL will fight all Federal efforts to overturn or circumvent the ban.
76
13
Natural Resources
Ban Copper-Nickel Sulfide Mining
The DFL supports clean water and recognizes copper-nickel sulfide mining as an unacceptable risk to our communities, and so it supports a statewide ban on
copper-nickel sulfide mining. The DFL will fight all Federal efforts to overturn or circumvent the ban.
77
1
Natural Resources
Update platform regarding nuclear power
"Nuclear power, as it is not a viable energy source", be removed from the platform.
78
1
Natural Resources
Right to a Healthy Environment
That the right to a healthy and sustainable environment, clean water and sanitation is a human right creating an obligation of the state to regulate and
enforce environmental laws, control pollution, and protect communities harmed by environmental problems.
79
4
Natural Resources
Reducing Waste and Food Insecurity
We support eliminating organic material from landfills and incinerators across Minnesota and addressing food insecurity in our communities by
prioritizing food waste reduction, supporting food rescue organizations, and expanding local composting programs that keep resources in the community,
enrich our soil, and support environmental justice and public health.
80
1
Natural Resources
no title
The DFL opposes Weakening of Environmental Protections
81
1
Natural Resources
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The DFL opposes repeal of wild rice sulfate standard as the standard protects wild rice from mining waste
82
1
Natural Resources
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The DFL opposes repeal of community solar program rules
83
6
Natural Resources
Manoomin/Psin Protections (Wild Rice)
We recognize that Manoomin/ Psin (Wild Rice) is sacred and inherently tied to the culture and health of Indigenous peoples in Minnesota. It is also critical to the
health and identity of all Minnesotans, ecosystems, and lifestyles. Thus it requires stronger protections from climate change, invasive species,
pollution, and destructive development.
84
1
Natural
Resources
Lead Tackle Regulation
The DFL supports the adoption of legislation that prohibits the manufacture for sale in Minnesota, sale, and use in
Minnesota a sinker or jig that contains lead and: 1. weights one ounce or less; or 2. measures 2-1/2 inches or less in length.
85
6
Natural Resources
Protect Communities from Data Centers
We support a comprehensive statutory framework - up to and including a moratorium on the construction of new hyperscale data centers - to ensure that Minnesota's
energy, water, fiscal resources, communities, and democratic processes are protected before any such facilities may proceed; and that such a framework must
require full public transparency and engagement, robust environmental review in the form of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), clear siting standards,
equitable economic policy, and enforceable guarantees that Minnesota's climate and carbon-free energy goals, natural resources, and people - not corporations -
determine the future of data center development in our state.
86
1
Natural Resources
Responsible Data Center Oversight
The State of Minnesota establish comprehensive regulations for hyperscale data center development: planning construction, operations, and on-going
Oversight. 1 - establish a statewide oversight agency (with "teeth"). 2 outlaw nondisclosure agreements between developers and local government officials.
3 - require that developers fully pay for utility infrastructure (roads, sewer, energy, etc.). 4 - outlaw public financing for wealthy corporations like
Google and Amazon. 5 - develop an industry-specific environmental review process, with appropriate public involvement, as part of approval and licensing.
6 - require annual comprehensive environmental impact assessments.
87
3
Natural Resources
Health Impact Assessments for EIS
We support requiring a Health Impact Assessment to understand how a proposed project will affect people's health
whenever an Environmental Impact Statement or Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required.
88
2
Public Safety
Impeach Officials Responsible for Operation Metro Surge
The DFL supports the resignation or termination of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller,
and the impeachment of Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Troy Edgar, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and President Donald Trump.
89
2
Public Safety
Ban Sonic Crowd Control Devices
The DFL will work to ban sonic devices such as the LRAD (Long Range Acoustic Device) that are used in crowd control.
90
5
Public Safety
Ban Assault Weapons & High-Capacity Magazines
The Minnesota State Legislature will ban the sale, purchase, transfer, loan, transportation, distribution, importation, and
manufacture of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines to reduce the risk of mass casualties that these weapons of war are designed to inflict.
91
2
Public Safety
All Peace & Police to be Unmasked & Named
The DFL will introduce and pass legislation requiring that all persons engaged in public safety & law enforcement work in Minnesota must be
unmasked, identified by name and law enforcement organization & must wear an operating body camera while on duty.
92
3
Public Safety
Prosecute ICE Crimes
The DFL will commit to investigate and prosecute all federal agents, officials, or contractors involved in federal immigration enforcement who have
committed a crime or violated the Constitutional rights of another individual.
93
8
Public Safety
Justice for Renee and Alex
The DFL calls for full investigations into the deaths of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Pretti
at the hands of federal agents; and that these investigations be conducted by state and local law enforcement; and that these investigations be held to the
highest standards of transparency and justice.
94
2
Public Safety
Abolish ICE and Reform Immigration
The DFL opposes inhumane policies and procedures of immigration enforcement, and so calls on Congress to abolish ICE and replace it with accountable systems
respecting due process and constitutional rights and to support comprehensive immigration reform.
95
1
Public Safety
Animal Protection and Welfare
We support the creation of a state agency to protect animals by providing animal cruelty prevention measures,
effectively enforcing animal cruelty laws and promoting animal welfare policies.
96
2
Public Safety
Defang Police Precincts
The DFL will act to reduce police AND NATIONAL GUARD use of chemical weaponry & rubber bullets.
97
1
Public Safety
First Responder Mental Health Care
We support access to free and confidential mental health care for first responders including police, fire, ems, and 911 calltakers and dispatchers.
98
2
Public Safety
Secure Storage of Firearms
All gun owners be required to store their firearms locked and separate from ammunition.
99
1
Public Safety
Gun Control
Our representatives will do everything within their power to enact gun laws at boththe state and federal levels.
The DFL will look at gun laws in countries in the rest of the free Western world, many of which are the size of Minnesota, to learn how they evade school shootings
and shootings in general (e.g., lag times to ownership + between guns + ammo).
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1
Public Safety
Restrict Federal Detention Centers
Minnesota shall forbid construction or renovation of buildings for use as federal detention centers. No detention centers can exist in Minnesota
that are not under the direct control of state and local officials.
101
2
Racial Justice
Save Small and Immigrant-Owned Businesses
The DFL direct the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
to establish a support program to enable immigrant owned & small businesses to survive the current crisis.
102
2
Racial Justice
Supporting Disability Justice Framework
The DFL affirms to follow a disability justice framework that centers equity for multi-marginalized disabled people, including disabled people who are
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color; immigrants regardless of status; disabled LGBTQ+ people; women and gender-expansive people; people living in
poverty; unhoused; disabled people who are incarcerated or impacted by the criminal legal system; disabled people in rural communities; and
disabled people facing compounded discrimination.
103
1
Racial Justice
Addressing Islamophobia and Antisemitism
DFL and the endorsed candidates will stand against any form of Islamophobia, Anti-semitism, and any other expression of hate targeting
individuals, businesses, communities, and institutions based on their faith, race, and/or ethnicity.
Anti-semitism does not include criticism of the state of Israel for its ethnic cleansing and genocide of Palestine against the Palestinian people.
104
8
Gender Justice
Rights to Gender Affirming Care
Amend the section on Civil, Human, and Constitutional Rights to include the following language about gender affirming care:
"the rights of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit individuals to access gender affirming care" so that the section will now read as follows:
"Government interference in all matters related to the control of one's own body, including protections of the rights of women to bear children, practice
birth control and obtain safe and legal abortions, the rights of trans, non-binary, and two-spirit individuals to access gender affirming care, and the
rights of patients and their families, guardians, and physicians to honor a decision not to extend life by artificial means."
105
1
Reproductive Justice
Protect & Expand Reproductive Freedom and Bodily Autonomy
The DFL supports protecting and expanding access to abortion, contraception, fertility care, and comprehensive reproductive
health care, and opposes any effort to restrict bodily autonomy or criminalize reproductive health decisions.
106
1
Survivor Justice
Release the Epstein Files
DFL advocates for the full release of ALL Epstein files and criminal charges for all perpetrators implicated in criminal conduct
107
1
LGTQ+ Justice
LGBTQ Safety, Dignity & Freedom
The DFL actively support policies, legislation, and organizational infrastructure that ensure the Safety, Dignity, and Freedom of LGBTQ people across Minnesota;
this includes support for affirming and inclusive schools, accessible and competent health and mental healthcare (including gender-affirming care), affordable
queer-affirming housing and transportation, and protection against discrimination and harassment in the workplace and public life.
108
1
LGBTQ+ Justice
Defend Transgender Rights
The DFL supports full legal protections for transgender and gender nonconforming people,
including access to gender-affirming health care, nondiscrimination protections, and the right to live openly and safely without government interference.
109
1
LGBTQ+ Justice
LGBTQ+ Long-Term Care Bill of Rights
The Minnesota DFL supports and endorses legislation that passes the LBGTQ+ Long-Term Care Bill of Rights into state law to ensure that 2SLGBQIA+
and people living with HIV are protected from discrimination in Assisted Living and Long-Term Care settings.
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4
Economic Justice
Economic Justice-Increase Rent Assistance
The DFL supports increased funding for our public housing agencies and rent support for all eligible tenants living in affordable rental housing properties
through the Section 8 project-based and housing voucher programs.
111
4
Economic Justice
Fund More First-time Home Ownership
The DFL supports increased funding for affordable housing construction and
preservation by local and state governments for renters and first-time homebuyers.
112
1
Economic Justice
Universal Basic Income
Implement Universal Basic Income that can help all families
113
2
Retirement
Make Healthcare More Affordable
The DFL champions legislation, policies, and programs that make healthcare more affordable by:
Prioritizing the viability of Medicare and Medicaid; Supporting universal health care and affordable premiums;
Promoting preventive care, an adequate health workforce, telehealth, and lower drug prices
114
1
Retirement
Foster Economic Security
The DFL stands for legislation, policies, and programs that foster economic security among Minnesota seniors by:
Ensuring solvency of Social Security; Reducing seniors' tax burdens to maintain affordability;
Incentivizing affordable senior housing options; Enhancing financial support programs.
115
2
Retirement
Create Aging in Place Options
The DFL champions legislation, policies, and programs that meet principal requirements for Aging in Place through:
Developing affordable, sustainable long-term care financing programs; Ensuring accessible rural healthcare including adequate primary care;
Advocating for affordable housing options; Providing safe and reliable transportation.
116
1
Retirement
Help Older Minnesotans Live Independently
The DFL calls for legislation, policies, and programs that help Minnesota seniors live independently by:
Increasing access to quality senior-living options, including in-home services
Adequate funding for MN Aging Pathways (Senior Linkage Line) navigation assistance
Extending Age-Friendly Minnesota program
117
1
Retirement
Keep Minnesota Seniors Safe
The DFL advocates for legislation, policies, and programs that keep seniors safe by:
Reducing the threat and incidences of gun violence
Reducing the occurrence of physical and psychological abuse
Reducing the incidence of Elder Financial Exploitation (EFE)
118
2
Tax
State Housing Tax Credit Expansion
The DFL supports expansion of the state housing tax credit program administered by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
to encourage private investment in affordable housing.
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Tax the Rich
The Minnesota DFL supports making Minnesota's tax system more progressive by
(1) creating a fifth income tax tier for very high incomes; (2) closing tax loopholes and ensuring large profitable corporations and large nonprofit entities
pay their fair share through appropriate taxes and fees; and (3) using the revenue to fund crucial public services and strengthen Minnesota's budget.
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Tax Increment Financing Reform
Tax Increment Financing shall be reformed to assure that this mechanism is used only for developments within truly blighted areas, and that where
TIF is utilized municipalities shall participate in a receive benefits of future project appreciation and shall be allowed to revisit terms of participation upon project
refinancing in the event of reduced financing costs.
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Give them what they want
The solidly red districts of this state receive more from the state government than they pay in
& appear hellbent on cutting that kind of aid, I propose the state cease this extra funding until these districts can balance their budgets.
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Transportation
Support for Intercity Passenger Rail
The DFL supports the expansion of intercity passenger rail in Minnesota–
routes including the study of TC--> Fargo and the TCs to Kansas City + increased frequency on existing routes - Empire Builder and Borealis.
Continued study of NLXpress, which ??? federal government are currently studying.
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Free Public Transportation
Public Transit should be free for youth and low income adults.
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Civil
ICE Away From Our Kids platform
The Minnesota DFL adopts the ICE Away From Our Kids platform, which:
1) Supports an eviction moratorium paired with emergency rental assistance, until the end of federal agents' actions in Minnesota;
2) Supports ensuring that any student and educator who misses school because of safety concerns around ICE not be penalized by their school,
unenrolled from their school, nor face adverse court consequences for those absences;
3) Supports schools to have the flexibility for remote or virtual learning for the safety of immigrant students;
4) Supports sanctuary school status for all schools in the state such that ICE cannot carry out operations within two blocks of a school.
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The PEOPLE’S AGENDA
The DFL will add to its platform The People’s Agenda, which is:
The People's Agenda: Dignity and Affordability for All
We need to tax the rich & fight for a democracy so our families can afford their lives and our communities have
what they need and everyone can live with dignity.
Affordability: Lower costs for families and provide universal and lifelong access to care
1. Universal and lifelong access to care
• Affordable childcare for families and a living wage and benefits for childcare workers
• Guarantee affordable healthcare for all by expanding public healthcare programs and restricting profiteering in healthcare
• Elder care that is accessible, affordable and dignified
2. Safe and affordable places to live
• Cap lot rent increases for manufactured home residents
• Build more affordable housing across Minnesota
• Lower energy & insurance costs and ensure every family can heat, cool, and repair their home
• Help families buy homes
3. Protect food assistance & supports for families to afford the basics
Dignity: Build a multiracial democracy that honors every person's dignity
1. Protect civil rights & free speech of every person in Minnesota
2. Divest from corporations fueling genocide and human rights abuses abroad
3. Rein in ICE, domestic military deployment and the militarization of law enforcement
Community: Prioritize the quality of life of people and well-being of our communities over corporate profits
1. Fully fund high-quality public education and public youth programs
2. Prioritize our communities over corporate profits
• Create vibrant community places- parks, community centers, etc.
• Make polluting corporations pay for the climate-driven disasters hurting our communities
• Support local economies and small businesses instead of corporate monopolies
The DFL adopts Monarca's platform to Protect Constitutional Rights by recognizing that
Operation Metro Surge continues to create fear, economic harm, family separation,
and violations of civil and constitutional rights in Minnesota communities.
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Protect Constitutional Rights (Monarca)
The DFL recognizes that although Greg Bovino has left the state, Minnesota continues to be
terrorized by federal agents, and de-escalation has not taken place. Hence, the DFL further commits
to supporting policies and elected leaders who are willing to:
• Push to not provide any money or resources for ICE or CBP until the 3,000 federal agents
currently operating in our state leave.
• Claw back $170 billion provided to federal agencies for immigration enforcement in the so-called
One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
• Pass meaningful measures to stop the violence - not performative half measures, including:
o Prohibiting federal immigration enforcement agents from concealing their identities,
conducting warrantless arrests, prohibiting civil immigration at schools and day cares,
churches and healthcare clinics.
o Ending family detention and its expansion, as well as halting 287g agreements.
o Ensuring accountability for federal agents' lawless actions by providing civil liability for violations
of constitutional and civil rights and ending qualified immunity.
o Stopping the administration from using wartime authorities against our communities and
neighborhoods by repealing the Alien Enemies Act and prohibiting the use of the Insurrection Act
by this administration
o Ending the administration's plans to turn every federal enforcement agency against immigrants.
• Congress must not pass any legislation that provides additional authority or discretion
to the Department of Homeland Security or other federal agencies to engage in
immigration enforcement actions.
The DFL calls on its endorsed candidates and elected officials to lead on these issues and
to partner with community organizations working to defend families, workers, and neighbors
across Minnesota.