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2026 Endorsed Candidates Steve Simon Secretary of State Hopkins, MN Read More Keith Ellison Attorney General Minneapolis, MN Read More Doug Chapin U.S. House District 6 Hanover, MN Read More Aric Putnam State Senate District 14 St. Cloud, MN Read More Angie Hanson State Senate District 23 Albert Lea, MN Read More Dan Wilson State House District 26A Wiscoy Township, MN Read More Heather Holmes State House District 28A Byron, MN Read More Louis McNutt State Senate District 29 Buffalo, MN Read More

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Dan Wilson State House District 26A Wiscoy Township, MN Dan Wilson is a farmer, laborer, and community leader who has spent twenty years putting down roots in Winona County — and fighting to make it a place where working families can afford to stay. Dan farms rotationally grazes cattle on a rural land cooperative in southern Winona County. Living rurally has driven his advocacy for clean well water and rural broadband — basic infrastructure that greater Minnesota families deserve. Dan serves serves on leadership in the Winona EDA, Mi Energy Citizen Board, and Hope for Homes. He is running for House District 26A because Winona deserves a champion for affordability — not a partyfollower. Dan@danwilsonforhouse.com Donate Website

is the DFL Rural Caucus endorsed candidate running for in Back Heather Holmes State House District 28A Byron, MN Heather Holmes is a mom, scientist, and former school board member from Byron, MN. Raised on Lake Superior and a southeastern Minnesota resident since 2006, she brings nearly two decades of research experience and an ability to follow the facts and solve real problems. Heather is running for the Minnesota House because rural communities deserve a real voice at the Capitol and not to be treated as an afterthought. She’s committed to fighting for adequate funding for rural schools and EMS, and making sure the state backs its promises with real resources. She and her family are committed to public service and to building a Minnesota where every family has what they need to thrive. hello@holmesformn.com Donate Website

The DFL Rural Caucus Annual meeting is set for Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7pm (6:30pm registration). You are invited to a Zoom meeting Thurs Jan 8, 2026 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada) . Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.   The event includes a forum featuring DFL candidates for Congressional District offices in Greater Minnesota, followed by our Annual Business meeting. Here's the Congressional Candidate line up so far -  CD 1 - Jake Johnson, confirmed CD 2 - Kaela Berg, Matt Klein, Matt Little - all confirmed CD 6 - Doug Chapter, confirmed; Anson Amberson, invited CD 7 - Heather Keeler and Erik Osberg, both confirmed CD 8 - Cyle Cramer and Trina Swanson , JP McBride, confirmed; Emanuel Anastos, invited Officer Elections : At DFL Rural Caucus Annual Meetings in even numbered years, members elect five officers to two year terms.   Nominations are now open for the offices of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Outreach Inclusion Officer.   The deadline to submit a Nomination form is January 1, 2026 at 11:59pm.  The Nominations Form with position descriptions and instructions is below. You are welcome to submit for any of the 5 officer posts.  In order to submit a Nomination and to vote at the Annual Meeting, you must be a  member in good standing , which means you must have completed the membership form at https://www.dflruralcaucus.org/join  no later than December 29, 2025 at 11:59pm, 10 days in advance of the meeting at which voting is taking place. Rural Caucus memberships year runs from January annual meeting to January annual meeting. If you have a question about your membership status, contact DFL Rural Caucus Treasurer Lori Sellner at  info@dflruralcaucus.org .

The DFL Rural Caucus is gearing up for the 2026 election year by asking you to Commit to Caucus on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, AND submit your ideas for resolutions to be considered at caucuses.  Our Resolutions and Policy Committee has created this form,  https://forms.gle/UdAucFBC5hJ5jh8f6  ,   modelled after the DFL 2026 Resolution Form, to submit your proposed resolutions .  The goal is to identify resolutions of importance in Greater Minnesota and work for their support at Precinct Caucuses. Please submit your resolutions by midnight on  Monday, December 14th. Our resolutions team will then consolidate the resolutions and send them to Rural Caucus members for a vote. Top vote getters will become DFL Rural Caucus priority resolutions, which we'll send in advance at the Feb. 3rd Caucus. Questions?  Email  info@dflruralcaucus.org The Rural Caucus is grateful for your engagement in the DFL!

Last week, Senator Tina Smith announced that she will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026. While we will miss her leadership, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for her years of service—especially her unwavering commitment to rural Minnesota.   From standing up for reproductive rights to her tireless advocacy for farmers and small-town businesses, Senator Smith has always been a leader on broadband expansion, mental health resources, and rural infrastructure. She understands that a strong Minnesota means investing in every corner of the state, not just the metro areas.   As a former Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senator, and lifelong organizer, she has fought for policies that uplift working families, expand access to healthcare, and ensure that rural voices are heard at the highest levels of government. Her work on agriculture and economic development has left a lasting impact, and her leadership will be deeply missed.   We thank Senator Smith for her service, her dedication, and her belief in the power of rural communities. We look forward to seeing what she does next and know that her work to make Minnesota a better place is far from over.