Richard Carlbom

Richard Carlbom is the chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), where he has focused on party unity and inclusivity. Recently, he faced criticism for revoking the endorsement of Omar Fateh, a democratic socialist candidate for mayor of Minneapolis, which was seen as a setback for progressive factions within the party. Carlbom's leadership has been marked by efforts to bridge divides between moderate and progressive Democrats, though this decision sparked backlash from key party figures, including Representative Ilhan Omar, who argued it undermines the democratic process and the voices of Minneapolis delegates.