SD-14 GOP holds endorsing convention

This past Saturday, Senate District 14 Republicans, aka SD-14 Republicans, held their endorsing convention to pick their candidates for HD-14A, HD-14B and SD-14. SD-14 delegates "gathered Saturday at Jubilee Worship Center in St. Cloud" to endorse their candidates. KNSIRadio reports that "Bernie Perryman received the State Senate endorsement unopposed, earning a unanimous vote. In the House races, John Jose won the endorsement for House District 14A on the first ballot, defeating St. Cloud City Council Member Mike Conway. Sue Ek also won on the second ballot for House District 14B against Wayne Boyce."

It's reported that Sue Ek and Wayne Boyce agreed that they'd abide by the endorsing convention's decision prior to the endorsing convention. Since Rep. Perryman ran unopposed for the SD-14 endorsement, the question is moot. That leaves the question of whether Council President Conway would abide by the convention's endorsement.

According to sources I have who attended the convention, there seemed to be some confusion as to whether Conway would abide by the endorsement. I'm hoping that Travelling Mike, Conway's nickname, abides by the endorsement. It'd be great for Republicans to enter the general election united. Based on what I've heard thus far, I think that's likely.

Christensen told KNSI the level of participation stood out compared to past conventions. "We had a lot of people want to participate that were new delegates, a lot of new delegates, so new to the process. We had a lot of discussion. We had a lot of people interested in candidates."

Several prominent Republicans made appearances. Congressman Tom Emmer addressed the crowd, declaring the party would "kick the snot out of Democrats this year" and taking aim at Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. Emmer also took a lighthearted jab at State Senate candidate Aric Putnam, noting that Putnam spells his first name differently than the traditional spelling of "Eric."

House [Speak]er Lisa Demuth, Kristin Robbins, and Royce White also addressed delegates. Former longtime Democrat Steve Wenzel appeared on behalf of fellow former Democrat-turned-Republican Tad Jude, who is running for Secretary of State.

According to U.S. House Majority Whip Emmer, he attended 3 conventions Saturday. Here's his interview with Fox News's Big Weekend Show:

GOP participation in the conventions has been strong. Perhaps that's why the DFL is working so hard on accusing ICE of murdering Renee Good and Alex Pretti. If they don't have a strong turnout, the DFL might have a tough election.

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