Why did the Minnesota DFL revoke Omar Fatehs endorsement for Minneapolis mayor?

The Minnesota DFL revoked Omar Fateh’s endorsement for mayor due to voting irregularities at a contentious July convention. An internal report revealed that the electronic voting system was “substantially flawed,” leading to a 176-vote undercount that incorrectly eliminated DeWayne Davis from the endorsement race. Nearly 100 delegates raised challenges, pointing to issues such as missing “no endorsement” options and procedural violations. Fateh’s campaign condemned the decision as disenfranchisement, with co-campaign manager Graham Faulkner criticizing the involvement of establishment Democrats in overturning the local will. Mayor Jacob Frey supported the revocation, expressing a desire for an honest debate about the city's future.

The state DFL committee placed the Minneapolis DFL on probation for two years and barred it from holding another endorsing convention this year. This decision highlights the growing divide within the party between its left and moderate factions. The Minneapolis DFL may appeal the ruling to the state executive committee.