Overview

• Gov. Tim Walz praised Frey as a trusted partner who delivers progressive housing and public safety policies.
• Frey’s campaign has formally challenged the Minneapolis DFL convention results over alleged vote undercounts in an untested electronic system.
• State Sen. Omar Fateh retains the DFL endorsement and continues to push a Democratic Socialist platform including rent stabilization and a $20 minimum wage.
• Both candidates are now shifting their efforts toward the November general election under ranked-choice rules.
• The contest underscores a deeper centrist-progressive rift within Minnesota’s Democratic coalition ahead of fall elections.