Category: Minnesota

DFL Party Hires New Communications Director ST PAUL – Today, the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party announced the hiring of Darwin Forsyth, who will serve as the party’s next Communications Director. Forsyth most recently worked as Deputy Communications Director for the Walz-Flanagan reelection campaign in 2022 and has also served previously in communications roles for Secretary of State Steve Simon, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and other political campaigns and government agencies. His first day on the job will be Monday, October 9. “Darwin is a battle-tested communications professional who will serve our team well as we get ready for 2024,” said…

MNGOP Announces New Executive Director Minneapolis, MN— Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman David Hann announces the hiring of Anna Mathews as the Party’s new Executive Director. “Anna is a great addition to the MNGOP’s staff efforts. She is an experienced and talented individual who brings years of political knowledge and insight to this office and is well-versed in the nuances of Minnesota politics. She is a terrific addition to the MNGOP office and the right choice for this position. I am confident she will hit the ground running on day one,” said Chairman Hann. "I am very excited to join…

MN GOP Announces Staff Changes MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Today Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman David Hann announced that Executive Director Mike Lonergan will step down effective Friday, June 23. Political Director Andy Aplikowski will serve as interim executive director during the transition. “While we are sad to see Mike go, I appreciate his tireless efforts in leading our staff. When I took office following the resignation of the previous chair, Mike and the team set to work carrying out my vision of building and growing our party. We raised more than $4 million and turned out more Republican voters than…

Minnesota DFL Party Elects New Leadership Team ST PAUL - Today, members of the DFL Party State Central Committee gathered to elect new leaders of the Minnesota DFL Party. Those elected leaders include: Chairman: Ken MartinFirst Vice Chair: Marge HoffaSecond Vice Chair: Shivanthi Sathanandan Treasurer: Leah MidgardenSecretary: Ceri EverettOutreach and Inclusion Officer: Bahea Manasra “I am honored and humbled to have been re-elected to lead the Minnesota DFL Party for an unprecedented seventh term,” said Chairman Martin. “I can say with confidence that the Minnesota DFL Party is stronger than at any point in our almost 80-year history. In the…

DFL Party Statement on Minnesota’s Early Presidential Primary Bid ST PAUL - Today, DFL Party Chairman Ken Martin issued the following statement after reporting emerged that Minnesota will not be chosen to host an early presidential primary: “I would like to extend my congratulations to Michigan and the other early states. I wish them luck in conducting their 2024 presidential primaries. Their success is now all of our success. While I am disappointed that Minnesota was not selected to be an early presidential primary state, I recognize how difficult this decision was and I appreciate all the work that the…