ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Winona native Sarah Kruger, a political activist for voting voting rights, and Aaron Repinski, also a Winona native and a first-term Winona City Council member. sought to succeed veteran legislator Gene Pelowski, who retired.
> Aaron Repinski (Republican): 11,982 (53.43%), 97% of precincts.
> Sarah Kruger (Democrat): 10.393 (46.35%%).