Your Neighbors. Your DFL.

Welcome to Senate District 51, the local unit of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party for Richfield, part of Bloomington, and a corner of Minneapolis. This is where neighbors come together to organize, endorse candidates, and shape the DFL's direction at the local, state, and national levels. However you see the world, there's a seat for you here.

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Get Involved

The simplest first step is to show up. Come to a meeting — the calendar's right above, with dates, locations, and Zoom links — and see what we're about. They're open to anyone, and you don't need to know how any of this works to walk in the door. Most of us started exactly that way.

Once you've got a feel for it, there's more to do whenever you're ready: volunteer for a candidate, pitch in on an event, or take on a bigger role as you find your footing.

If you're able to give, neighbor donations are what keep this running. Small gifts from people who actually live here fund the unglamorous work that wins local races — voter outreach, candidate support, the literature and doorknocking every campaign needs. And Minnesota makes it nearly free to chip in: through the state's Political Contribution Refund (PCR), you can get back up to $75 per person ($150 per couple) for giving to a local unit like ours. Donate and we'll send you the receipt you need to claim it.

Volunteer opportunities

There are lots of ways to get involved with SD51 DFL activities and programs. We meet monthly, host outreach and fundraising activities and support local events like Bloomington Pride, PennFest and the Woodlake Urban Wildlife Half Marathon and 5K. Join us!

Make a Donation

Making a donation to the SD51DFL ensures that your dollars don’t just go to a single candidate or cause, but to candidates up and down the ticket, training programs for potential candidates and staff, and more. No lobbyists, no PACs, just your and your neighbor’s money going directly to places where the impact is aligned with our common values.