WINONA, Minn. – Voters have choices to narrow the field of candidates for public offices in the August 13 primary election. The choices are most striking for the U.S. Senate. Five Democrats are seeking their party’s place on November e ballot. These include incumbent Amy Klobuchar, who’s been in office since 2007 and has the state party’s endorsement. On the Republican side are eight contenders. These include former pro football player Royce White, who won the party’s endorsement at the state GOP convention 67% to 33% over retired Navy intelligence officer Joe Fraser.

U.S. Senate

> Steve Carlson, Democrat.

> Ahmad R. Hassan, Democrat

> George H, Kalberer, Democrat

> Amy Klobuchar, Democrat (incumbent)

> Ole Savior, Democrat

> John Berman, Republican

> Loner Blue, Republican.

> Joe Fraser, Republican

> Aycia R. Gruenhagen, Republican

> Patrick D. Munro, Republican

> Raymond D. Petersen, Republican

> Christopher Seymore Sr., Republican

> Royce White, Republican

Congressional District MN-1

> Brad Finstad (Republican incumbent)

> Rachel Bohman (Democrat)

> Gregory Goetzman (Republican)

> Gregory Tweten (Republican)

State House District 26-A

> Stephen Doerr (Republican)

> Sarah Kruger (Democrat)

> Aaron Repinski (Republican)

> Dwayne Voegeli (Democrat)