Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America | |
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| Abbreviation | TCDSA |
| Governing body | Steering Committee |
| Headquarters | 2708 E Lake Street, Minneapolis |
| Membership (April 2026) |  2,300 |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| National affiliation | Democratic Socialists of America |
| Website | |
| twincitiesdsa.org | |
The Twin Cities Democratic Socialists of America (Twin Cities DSA or TCDSA) is the Twin Cities chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America.[1][2] Twin Cities DSA expanded during DSA's national post-2016 growth and has participated in local protests, electoral campaigns, labor organizing, mutual aid, and housing campaigns across the Twin Cities Metro Area.[3]
Early History
Twin Cities DSA, much like other chapters across the state, was relatively small before the 2016 Bernie Sanders presidential campaign although there were some early success in the 1990s including the election of James Scheibel, who was mayor of Saint Paul from 1990 to 1994. Twin Cities DSA grew alongside DSA's national post-2016 expansion and was active in Twin Cities municipal politics by 2020, including Minneapolis & Saint Paul City Council election runs.
Electoral campaigns
Unlike most political parties, Twin Cities DSA does not have a ballot line. Instead, TCDSA acts "like a party" or a "party surrogate" by endorsing and canvassing for candidates it supports.
See also
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References
- "TCDSA Constitution and Bylaws". Twin Cities DSA. 2019-03-23. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
- Moini, Nina; Elder, Alanna (2025-10-29). "What is the DSA, or Democratic Socialists of America?". MPR News. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
- Gordon, Cam (2026-02-25). "Meet the Twin Cities Democratic Socialists". Southwest Voices. Retrieved 2026-03-20.