State DFL upholds revocation of Fateh mayoral endorsement in 40–7 vote
The Minnesota DFL State Executive Committee voted 40–7 to uphold the revocation of Sen. Omar Fateh’s Minneapolis mayoral endorsement after a virtual appeal, siding with findings that the July convention’s first ballot was substantially flawed, including 176 uncounted votes and the wrongful elimination of candidate DeWayne Davis. Party leaders also formed a subcommittee to enforce convention policies going forward; Minneapolis DFL chair John Maraist said the convention’s main operator suffered a stroke that hindered operations and records, while the local party argued the state overreached amid a challenge by Mayor Jacob Frey’s campaign.
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Minneapolis DFL loses appeal over Fateh mayoral endorsement
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- The Minnesota DFL State Executive Committee voted 40-7 to uphold the revocation of Sen. Omar Fateh’s Minneapolis mayoral endorsement.
- Party leaders also voted to form a subcommittee to ensure the Minneapolis DFL complies with convention policies going forward.
- Minneapolis DFL chair John Maraist said the convention’s main operator suffered a stroke, complicating operations and record-keeping.
- CBRC co-chair Tim O’Brien stated the first mayoral ballot was 'substantially flawed,' reaffirming the basis for revocation.