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DFL Revokes Fateh's Endorsement Amid Voting Controversy

8/22/2025

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The Minnesota DFL revoked its endorsement of State Senator Omar Fateh due to voting process flaws at the July convention.
Chairman Richard Carlbom reported a candidate's erroneous elimination and problems with the electronic voting system.
Mayor Jacob Frey stated over 1,000 delegates attended, yet only 578 votes were counted.
The Minneapolis DFL is on probation and cannot endorse candidates for two years.
Fateh's Democratic Socialist views differ significantly from Frey's established party position.

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The Minnesota DFL revoked its endorsement of State Senator Omar Fateh due to voting process flaws at the July convention.
Chairman Richard Carlbom reported a candidate's erroneous elimination and problems with the electronic voting system.
Mayor Jacob Frey stated over 1,000 delegates attended, yet only 578 votes were counted.
The Minneapolis DFL is on probation and cannot endorse candidates for two years.
Fateh's Democratic Socialist views differ significantly from Frey's established party position.