06/05/2026
SD61 DFL June 2026 Meeting Notice + PCR Reminder
Hello SD61 DFLers,
Our next Senate District 61 DFL Central Committee meeting will be held in person at Grace-Trinity Community Church, 1430 W 28th St, on Monday, June 8 at 6:30pm.
I wanted to mention two upcoming events:
We’ll have a table at Open Streets on Sunday June 7, which will be located at spot 151 in front of the Murals apartment building, across from Abi’s Restaurant. Come see us anytime between 11 and 5, and thanks to Nick Harper for his organizational work!
Heidi Areaux, campaign manager for Rep. Jamie Long, will be hosting a class on Doorknocking 101 for anyone in SD 61. The class will be via Zoom on June 11 at 7 pm; no RSVP required. Here’s the link:
Topic: Heidi Areaux's Zoom Meeting
Time: Jun 11, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72899087703?pwd=11Wn3BWGmVy0dsllzcApFQEefR19h4.1
Meeting chat link
https://us04web.zoom.us/launch/jc/72899087703
Meeting ID: 728 9908 7703
Passcode: 2jf5Kc
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Agenda:
Call to order
Approval of agenda
Approval of minutes
Reports from Chair, Data, Treasurer, Comms, and Open Streets Ad-Hoc Chair
Acceptance of resignations
Election of precinct chairs/vice chairs to open positions
Election of non-male State Central Committee Alternate
New business + announcements
Adjournment
We may also have a special guest.
Last month’s minutes are available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n8HvKNx4IabpD2HQMZl3d6W5ZuCensZH/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112042081175489750451&rtpof=true&sd=true
Hope to see some of you tonight at the Humphrey-Mondale Dinner!
Jennie Goloboy
Chair, SD 61
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And now a reminder from our Treasurer:
Have you heard about the State of Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program? It helps counter "dark money" by providing a refund of up to $75 (or $150 for married couples) to support small-dollar donors. By making a donation to a "qualified" candidate or political party, you can get your money back from the state.
You can learn more about which candidates and parties qualify at the link below: Political Contribution Refund Information
Once you make a donation, the candidate or party will send you a receipt. Simply include that receipt with your Political Contribution Refund Application (also available at the link above).
Every vote—and every dollar—counts! In 2024, the DFL-MN House 54A candidate won by just 15 votes, and the DFL-MN House 14B candidate won by 28 votes. If a Republican had won either of those races, they would have secured an outright 68–66 majority in the MN House. While the MN House ultimately ended up in a tie, those two seats were the thin margin that prevented a Republican majority. Maybe it was one extra door-knocking trip or a few hundred dollars that saved those seats.
So choose a candidate or cause and put the PCR money to good use. If you can’t decide where your PCR donation should go, consider Senate District 61 (SD61). SD61 is a qualified political group. We work with our SD61 electeds to support candidates in precincts we need to hold, as well as those we can "flip." Sometimes, a little extra door-knocking or a small donation is exactly the boost a candidate needs to win. Another example is when SD61 support for a candidate helps them meet the required threshold in qualifying contributions to qualify for the Minnesota Public Subsidy Program.
Here’s how to donate to SD61:
ActBlue Contribution Form
Donate to MN Senate District 61 DFL (2019)
Use this QR code.
Venmo QR Code?
https://www.venmo.com/u/SD61DFL
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After donating, a copy of an official receipt will be snail mailed to you so you can request a refund of your PCR contribution.
Don’t leave money on the table! Get that money working for our DFL candidates and causes.
Paul D. Stewart
Treasurer, Senate District 61 (SD61)
Email: [email protected]
