Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) is the state affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party in Minnesota. Formed in 1944 through a merger of the Minnesota Democratic Party and the Farmer-Labor Party, it represents progressive and labor-oriented values. The DFL fields candidates for state and local offices, advocating for issues like healthcare, education, workers’ rights, and social justice. It functions as a political organization that helps coordinate campaigns and mobilize voters to support Democratic candidates, promoting policies aligned with its platform within Minnesota’s political landscape.