At the DFL Convention on May 6 , 2006 , Ellison won the party endorsement over 9 other candidates , leading 2 - to - 1 on the first ballot .
At the DFL Convention on May 6 , 2006 , Ellison winning endorsement on the fourth ballot .
At the DFL Convention on May 6 , 2006 , Ellison won the party endorsement over 9 other candidates , leading 2 - to - 1 on the first ballot , and winning endorsement on the fourth ballot .