Minnesota caucuses draw big crowds as voters discuss priorities ahead of November elections

MINNEAPOLIS — Precinct caucuses across Minnesota on Tuesday drew historic crowds of people, according to Minnesota DFL officials. Minnesotans gathered at various locations across the state to discuss issues, show support for candidates and begin the process of determining party nominees ahead of the November general election.

The Minnesota DFL reported at least 30,000 attendees. The party's former chair Mike Erlandson said many were voicing concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

"I think the number one issue is people have had enough of Donald Trump," he said. "I think the second issue is people are very nervous about what's happening on the streets of Minneapolis. You cannot have people gunned down and think that people are going to skip participating in the political process."

He noted that Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, who faces little opposition from other Democrats in the race for governor, was a popular name at caucuses. Other contests, including the U.S. Senate race and Hennepin County Attorney, received less attention, Erlandson said. Still, he anticipates that voters will maintain their momentum through the midterm elections.



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