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Some of the state’s top elected DFL officials who conducted multimillion-dollar campaigns owe thousands of dollars in unpaid dues to the state party that helped elect them.
In a July memo, DFL State Party Chairman Brian Melendez admonished the officeholders, complaining that a party funding arm, the United Democratic Fund (UDF), is about to run out of money.
The internal memo includes a spreadsheet documenting unpaid dues. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who pays $25,000 a year in dues, owes $40,000. Fifth District Rep. Keith Ellison, who pays $15,000 a year in dues, owes $35,000. Recently elected U.S. Sen. Al Franken owes $25,000.
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