2026 ELECTIONS INFORMATION
NOMINATIONS: STATE CONVENTION DELEGATES
Education Minnesota Representative Convention (EdMN RC)
April 24-25, 2026, Doubletree Hilton, Bloomington, MN
The Education Minnesota Representative Convention will be held April 24-25 at the Doubletree Hilton in Bloomington, MN. This is the highest governing body of our state union, with hundreds of elected delegates meeting annually to set policy for the union. Attending this conference gives MFE a voice in what policies EdMN sets for the coming year. We are among the largest delegations to this convention and can have a significant influence in the direction of our state union. Please fill out the nomination forms below by February 25th if you are interested!
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*To be a delegate, you must be a member in good standing of MFE*
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NOMINATIONS: NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES
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National Education Association Representative Assembly (NEA RA)
July 3-7, 2026, Denver, CO (more information here)​​​
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American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Convention
July 16-19, 2026, Washington, DC (more information here)
The National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly will be held July 3-7 in Denver, CO, and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Convention will be held July 16-19 in Washington, DC. These are the largest governing bodies of our national unions, with thousands of elected delegates from across the country coming together to set policy and priorities of our national unions. This is an amazing way to bring our perspectives to the national stage and to collaborate with other educators from across the country to help determine the direction of our profession. Please fill out the nomination forms below by March 25th if you are interested in attending either of these important conventions.
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If you're interested in being a self-funded delegate to either of these conventions, please contact the Elections Committee at electioncomm@mfe59.org.
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MFE Leadership: Officers, Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) Chair, At-Large Executive Board and Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) Delegates
Nominations are open for the following MFE leadership positions:
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Teacher Chapter
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President
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First Vice President
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Second Vice President
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Recording Secretary
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Treasurer (Joint chapter position)
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) Chair (Joint Chapter Position)
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At-Large Executive Board Member (11 positions)
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) Delegate (8 positions)
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ESP Chapter
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President
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Vice President
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Recording Secretary
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Treasurer (Joint chapter position)
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) Chair (Joint Chapter Position)
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At-Large Executive Board Member (4 positions)
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Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) Delegate (4 positions)
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Information about duties of officers and executive board members is available in the MFE Constitution and Bylaws, Chapters 4, 5, and 6. Click here to see the MFE Constitution & Bylaws.
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If you are interested in being a candidate for Officer, Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) chair, At-Large Executive Board and Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation (MRLF) delegate, please fill out the nomination forms below by March 5th (ESP chapter) and March 25th (teacher chapter).
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If you have any questions, please reach out to electioncomm@mfe59.org.