After taking a pounding from Congressman Tim Walz in the 2012 general election, Republicans in the 1st Congressional District appear to be dusting themselves off and getting serious about preventing the Mankato Democrat from winning a fifth term.
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Miller defends Winona-area swing seat
When Jeremy Miller walked in the 2010 La Crescent Applefest Parade, his interactions with voters led to a lot of questions. “Who are you?” they asked. And: “You’re running for what?” And: “Are you even old enough?”
Read More »The storm before the quiet: Parry, Quist trade increasingly bitter blows
Republican 1st Congressional District candidates Mike Parry and Allen Quist may have spent the last few weeks trading barbs in press releases and news accounts, but many of those who actually live in the state’s southernmost district haven’t seemed to notice.
Read More »Parry / Quist endorsement race appears close
It’s a bit of déjà vu for Republican activists in the 1st Congressional District. Just two years ago, delegates at the endorsing convention had to pick between state legislator Randy Demmer and former legislator and conservative stalwart Allen Quist for the party’s backing in the race.
Read More »Allen Quist, perennial bane of GOP front-runners, enters the CD 1 race
Longtime conservative stalwart Allen Quist put weeks of rumors to rest early Thursday morning at the Country Kitchen in Winona, where he officially launched his second run for Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District.
Read More »Friendly fire: Winona freshman Senator gets earful from local union members
On Wednesday evening roughly 40 people gathered in the strip mall offices of the Winona Education Association to hear from freshman GOP Sen. Jeremy Miller. The event was organized by the Southeast Minnesota Area Labor Council, and most of the people present were union members.
Read More »March Madness recap (conventions edition)
The month of March witnessed several interesting endorsing conventions for state legislative seats. In many instances, the conventions sorted out who will carry their party’s banner in November. In other cases, the endorsed candidates are being challenged in a primary. Here’s a rundown of what occurred at some of the notable conventions from the month past.
Read More »Intra-party challengers begin to drop out with Pelowski endorsement in 31A
Last month, we highlighted legislative incumbents who were facing intra-party challengers. Now, one of the DFLers on our list, Rep. Gene Pelowski (DFL-Winona), doesn't have to worry anymore.
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