ROCHESTER, Minn. — After receiving the Republican endorsement to represent the Rochester-centric House District 24-B in the Minnesota Legislature, John Michael Ajouri confirmed his candidacy. Although no stranger to political discussion, Ajouri is new to being a candidate. The candidacy pits Ajouri against Democrat incumbent, Tina Liebling, is expected to seek a 12th term. Ajouri, age 67, described himself s having “a background in business and workforce development.” His online persona bespeaks a New Testament religiosity and a deep skepticism about government In announcing, Ajourni promised to put the people of House District 24-B first. He didn’t mention Liebling by name but said:
“For too long, our district has been overlooked while families struggle with higher costs, small businesses face increasing pressure, and government continues to grow without delivering real results. That stops now.”
He promised to “”restore accountability in government and fight back against rising taxes and policies that burden working families and small businesses.” No where in his literature US a stated affinity for Trump-style governance although it’s peppered with rhetoric from the right wing of the Republican Party.
Ajouri. Has had a Rochester address since 2016. Earlier in California.
24-B electoral history
2024: Liebling a Democrat incumbent, defeated Dan Spedia 68%-32%.
2022: Liebling defeated Pat4ina Pulham 56%-43% in renumbered District 25-B.
2020: Liebling defeated Gary Melin 64%-36%.
2018: Liebling defeated Paul Wilson 63%-36%.
2016: Liebling defeated Bill Waggoner 59%-39%.
014: Liebling defeated Breanna Bly 55%-44%.
2012: Liebling defeated Breanna Bly 57%-41%.
2010: Liebling defeated Charlie Connell 55%-44%, in renumbered District 30-A,
, 2008: Liebling defeated Jake Dettinger 61%-38%.
2006: c Liebling defeated Carla Nelson 52%-46%.
2004: Liebling defeated Nelson, 51% to 49%.
2002: Nelson, a Republican, incumbent, defeated Liebling, 39% to 33%.