Democrats in St. Cloud, MN

St. Cloud is the heart of Senate District 14. Minnesota's 12th-largest city, St. Cloud sits at the intersection of three counties — Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne — and is home to the largest share of SD14's voters. The SD14 DFL is the local arm of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party serving St. Cloud residents.

State legislators representing St. Cloud

St. Cloud falls within two state House districts and one state Senate district.

State Senate — District 14 Aric Putnam (DFL) has represented Senate District 14 since 2020. The Senate district covers St. Cloud along with Waite Park, St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Sauk Rapids, and portions of Benton, Sherburne, and Stearns counties. Senator Putnam is on the August 11, 2026 primary ballot and, if he advances, will face a Republican challenger in the November 3 general election.

State House — District 14A (southwest St. Cloud) House District 14A covers southwest St. Cloud, Waite Park, St. Augusta, and portions of St. Joseph. This seat is open in 2026. The SD14 DFL convention endorsed Abdi Daisane for the 14A seat. The primary is August 11.

State House — District 14B (northeast St. Cloud and portions of Sauk Rapids) House District 14B covers the rest of St. Cloud along with portions of Sauk Rapids, Minden, and Haven Township. This seat is also open in 2026. Incumbent Dan Wolgamott (DFL), who has represented 14B since 2019, is retiring. The SD14 DFL convention endorsed Zachary Dorholt for the 14B seat. The primary is August 11.

Not sure which district you're in? Use the Minnesota Legislature's district finder to look up your address.

Your voting precincts

St. Cloud spans three counties, and elections within the city are coordinated between the St. Cloud City Clerk's office and the auditor offices of Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties. To find your specific precinct and polling place, use the MN Voter Information portal and enter your address.

Precinct chairs are volunteers elected at caucus to serve as the local point of contact for DFL organizing in each precinct. If you're interested in serving as a precinct chair in St. Cloud, contact SD14 DFL.

St. Cloud in 2026

St. Cloud is a priority city for the DFL this election cycle. SD14 DFL has identified St. Cloud as a must-win city in 2026. All three legislative seats covering the city — Senate District 14 and House Districts 14A and 14B — are competitive in the August primary and November general election.

St. Cloud is also home to St. Cloud State University, a diverse and growing population, and a regional economy anchored by healthcare, education, and manufacturing. Housing affordability and public safety have been consistent local issues in recent election cycles.

Get involved in St. Cloud

• Find your precinct and polling place

• Register to vote or check your registration

• See upcoming SD14 DFL events

• Sign up to volunteer

• Contact SD14 DFL

SD14 DFL holds monthly Central Committee meetings at 1729 West St. Germain, St. Cloud every third Thursday at 6 p.m. (check the calendar before attending; sometimes the date is shifted for events or holidays). All are welcome.