200 delegates at Rushford confab. Their challenge: All three of District 26’s delegates in the Minnesota Legislature are Republicans.
Endorsements decided at Rushford confab
RUSHFORD, Minn. — Democrats emerged from their District 26 endorsement convention with confidence about the November election. “We have the momentum of three strong campaigns and we’re well-positioned to win back DFL control of our Legislature,” said Caitlin Nicholson, vice chair of the party’s southeast Minnesota District 26. Endorsed at last weekend’s convention were:
> Jack Hedin, of Winona, who operates Featherstone Farm near Rushford, for the State Senate seat being vacated by Republican Jeremy Miller, who isn’t seeking re-election.
> Dan Wilson, a Wiscoy farmer, for the 26-A House seat held by first-term incumbent Republican Aaron Repinski of Winona.
> Allie Wolf, of Spring Valley, a Marine veteran and mother of two, for the 26-B House seat held by 16-term Republican incumbent Greg Davids of Preston.
Senate District 26. Has 85,000 people, as does every Minnesota Senate district. Includes most of Winona County, all of Fillmore and Houston counties, and a silver of Mower County.
Said Nicholson: “With these endorsements, we are fielding candidates with deep roots in our area, who understand our region, and are ready to get to work.” The party’s endorsement usually is tantamount to prevailing in a primary election. Although unlikely, it’s possible for others to win the primary as outsiders.
Earlier: District 26 Democrats tap Hedin for State Senate