September 2022 Newsletter
Greetings, Senate District 50 DFL Voters!
Early voting is open! If you’ve been saying to yourself “I’ll volunteer when we get close to the election” – well, now is the time! It is critically important that we turn out to help send Representatives Edelson and Elkins back to the State House, send Dr. Alice Mann to the State Senate, and keep our state government in DFL hands. Too much is at stake – our future elections, bodies, climate, and lives are depending on good government for years to come. We make the future!
COMING UP!
A graphic of a bowl of chili and the words Chili Cook-Off
October 8: Senate District 50 DFL is pairing up with our neighbors in Senate District 51 (Bloomington, Richfield, South Minneapolis) for a bigger and better than ever Chili cookoff! A tradition born out of the Bloomington municipal elections, it’s always an incredible time knocking on doors, and building community over a hot bowl of chili. We are knocking doors on behalf of all six DFL-endorsed legislative candidates in SD50 and SD51 – and we can’t wait to see who wins the trophy for best chili. Sign up here to join us!
A graphic design with Dean Phillips on the right, and on the left is the text: Senate District 50 DFL Dessert with Dean
October 11: Dean Phillips will be joining us for dessert and a special door knock, and everyone's invited! State Representatives Heather Edelson and Steve Elkins will be joining as well - it's sure to be a wonderful time! Volunteers are encouraged to bring a dessert to share.
After we've had our fill of dessert, we'll get out into the district to knock on some doors. Wear comfortable shoes, and come with the MiniVAN app downloaded to your phone. New to door knocking? Don't worry! We'll make sure you're trained and can send you out with a partner. Sign up here to join us!
Multiple dates: The Minnesota DFL Coordinated Campaign has phone banking and door knocking throughout October and leading up to Election Day – sign up for a shift now, and check back as more are added! More information is available at this link. What is the Coordinated Campaign? A DFL staffer who is working to ensure that Democrats are elected at all levels of government – from our local legislature seats up to the Governor.
HOSPITALITY PROJECT
Volunteers love snacks! If you’d like to sign up to help provide snacks, beverages, or a meal for volunteers and staff in the DFL Coordinated Campaign office, please reach out to me, Anita Smithson at Outreach@SD50dfl.org
Our SD50 DFL Endorsed Candidates
Dr. Alice Mann – State Senate District 50
Rep. Heather Edelson – State House District 50a
Rep. Steve Elkins – State House District 50b
See the full list of DFL-endorsed candidates on our WEBSITE.
A collage of four photos. Top left: Governor Walz talks to volunteers about what is at stake as he kicks off a door knock in the Coordinated Campaign office. Top right: A group of volunteers at a door knock for Dr. Alice Mann, Rep. Heather Edelson, and State Auditor Julie Blaha. Bottom right: Volunteers march in a CD3 Parade with Congressman Phillips. Folks are dressed in blue and carrying American flags. Bottom left: A group of SD50 and SD51 volunteers stand with Governor Walz, Rep. Elkins, Senator Wiklund, and candidate HD51b Nathan Coulter in Bloomington.
Can’t volunteer this month, but want to help? Your donation helps support our work.
Voting is open now – early voters should go to the Bloomington or Edina City Hall buildings, depending on which city you are registered to vote in. Find your Election Day polling place at MNVotes.org
Vote Blue!
Anita Smithson
DFL Volunteer