The month of March witnessed several interesting endorsing conventions for state legislative seats. In many instances, the conventions sorted out who will carry their party’s banner in November. In other cases, the endorsed candidates are being challenged in a primary. Here’s a rundown of what occurred at some of the notable conventions from the month past.

Last month, we highlighted legislative incumbents who were facing intra-party challengers. Now, one of the DFLers on our list, Rep. Gene Pelowski (DFL-Winona), doesn't have to worry anymore.

Eight Minnesota legislative incumbents -- five DFLers and three Republicans -- are facing challenges from members of their own parties this year, not counting six incumbents who have said that they aren't seeking re-election and have fellow party members lining up to succeed them.

AFSCME announces support for White's intra-party challenge in District 31A against DFL Rep. Pelowski

An intra-party battle is shaping up for DFLers in state House District 31A in the southeastern corner of Minnesota. Rep. Gene Pelowski, DFL-Winona, faces a challenge from Winona City Council member Debbie White, who is also a Democrat.