Caucuses

Minnesota’s Precinct Caucuses are Tuesday, February 3 at 7:00 pm. Precinct caucuses are meetings run by Minnesota’s political parties. They are the first in a series of meetings where parties may endorse candidates, select delegates, and set goals and values (called party platforms).

Democracy is a core value in our Labor Movement and Precinct Caucuses are a form of direct democracy. We encourage all union members to show up to encourage their political party to adopt pro-union and pro-worker issue positions and to make sure that labor is well represented at party conventions.

You can also fill out a resolution form ahead of time to make you caucus experience go smoothly.

2026 DFL Resolution Form

2026 GOP Resolutions Form

If it’s your first caucus or just need a refresher, we’ve provided answers to some frequently asked questions.

Where do I go on caucus night?

Use the Secretary of State’s Caucus Finder to find out where to go on caucus night.

Who can attend precinct caucuses?

To attend and participate you must meet all the criteria:

1. You must live in the precinct you are caucusing in.

2. You must be eligible to vote in the next General Election (18+ years old, US citizen, resident of MN for 20+ days) – 16-year-olds may participate in DFL caucuses but may not vote for delegates.

3. You must generally agree with the principles of the political party holding the caucus.

What if I can’t attend, but want to participate in the convention process?

You may fill out a non-attendee form (see below) and either send it to your local chair (information on the forms) or have a neighbor bring it to caucus night. Given the current crisis involving ICE, be sure to check in with your neighbors who might be hesitant about going out right now.

GOP Non Attendee Participation Form

DFL Non Attendee Form-English

DFL Non Attendee Form-Hmong

DFL Non Attendee Form-Somali

DFL Non Attendee Form-Spanish

What Happens at a Precinct Caucus?

Each political party runs their caucus meetings a little differently. Check with your political party if you have specific questions. Generally, there are three main activities at a caucus:

1. Choose volunteers who will organize political activities in the precinct. This could include maintaining contact lists, holding political meetings, and helping with campaign efforts.

2. Discuss issues and ideas for the party to support. You can present an issue or idea for the party to support, called a resolution. If you convince other attendees to support your resolution, it will be taken to the next political convention. Eventually, your resolution could become part of the official party platform.

3. Choose delegates who will endorse candidates at future conventions. At future conventions, party delegates will endorse state and federal candidates, including for Governor. Political parties have different ways of choosing delegates at the precinct level caucus—contact your party for more information.