Precinct Caucuses

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, is a special date for grassroots democracy in Minnesota. That evening, DFL precinct caucuses are held state-wide and are open to all Democrats.  These voter-driven meetings are a great way to get involved in the democratic process and make your voice heard—even if you’ve never been to a political meeting before. 

• When: February 3, 2026; registration starts at 6:30 pm. Each precinct caucus convenes at 7:00 pm.

• Where: Don't forget: You must attend the caucus specific for the precinct that you live in!!  Here is a map with the location of all DFL precinct caucuses in Beltrami County.  (And here is a detailed map of the precincts located within the Red Lake Nation.).  Finally, here is an alphabetical list of all precincts in Beltrami County and the location of the caucus meeting of those precincts.  If you don't know which precinct you live, in, here is a link to find your precinct meeting place: https://caucusfinder.sos.mn.gov/. 

• What:  Many exciting things happen at a precinct caucus meeting.  Resolutions!  If you want, you can write out a Resolution to address some issue you feel needs attention or change in the State DFL's Action Agenda.  At the meeting, you can offer it for consideration to other attendee then everyone votes on whether to advance it to the Beltrami County DFL convention for further consideration.   Delegates!  You will have the opportunity to run to be elected a delegate to two separate conventions:  (1) Beltrami County DFL Convention (March 21, 12 pm; Redby, MN): elect delegates to the Congressional District 8 Convention and to the State DFL Convention.  Also elect Directors to serve on the Beltrami County DFL Executive Committee.  (2) DFL MN Senate District 2 Endorsing Convention (April 18, 12 pm; Redby, MN): vote whether to endorse a candidate for MN Senate District 2 Senator and a candidate for House District 2A or 2B.   Precinct Officers!  You also will have the opportunity to run as Chair or Vice-Chair of your precinct.  Election Judges!  Finally, there is an opportunity for community service by adding your name to a list of persons who would like to be considered as an DFL election judge for various public elections administered by the Beltrami County Auditor.  

• How (for attending in person): Simply show up at your precinct caucus location and get registered between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm as an attendee by certifying (1) the precinct you live in, (2) you consider yourself a member of DFL Party and agree with the principles of the DFL party, (3) you are not an active member of any other political party, and (4) you will be at least 18 years old by November 3, 2026 if you want to vote or run for any position elected at caucus, including delegate or alternate, or precinct officer.  Alternatively, to be eligible to participate in all other caucus business, you will be 16 years old by November 3, 2026.  A designated convener will start the meeting and first ask everyone to introduce themselves.  Next, an election will be held to elect a chair for the meeting that night.  That meeting chair will guide the attendees through all the actions that will be taken (summarized on a flowchart here).

• How (for Non-Attendees): Even if you cannot attend your precinct caucus in person, you may 1) submit a resolution, 2) run for a position as an officer in your precinct, 3) run for a delegate or alternate position to the Beltrami DFL County Convention (and separate Senate District 2 Convention), or 4) run to serve on a Pre-Convention Committee.  Download and submit a Precinct Caucus Non-Attendee Form. If you wish to submit a non-attendee Resolution, (1) download and complete a Resolution Form and (2) attach it to a completed Precinct Caucus Non-Attendee Form. You can have someone else deliver your completed forms to your specific precinct caucus on caucus night. Alternatively, your completed Form(s) can be delivered by one of the following methods and must be received by Saturday, January 31, 2026: (1) mail to Beltrami County DFL, PO Box 1063, Bemidji, MN 56619, or (2) pick up a blank form(s) in the vestibule of the Beltrami County DFL Headquarters office (open 24 hours a day; 1510 Bemidji Ave N, Bemidji), fill out, and insert in the secure deposit box on the west side of the building. Remember, for these two methods of delivery, the form must be received by Saturday, January 31, 2026.

See you on caucus night, Feb. 3, 2026!!

Beltrami County DFL

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For candidates

Precinct caucus rules

for all DFL partisan and non-partisan candidates whose districts include a portion of Beltrami County

Please find the precinct caucus rules for candidates here.

Thank you.

Beltrami County DFL