2012 Convention Delegate and Alternate Election Results

Please see the linked PDF file for election results.  The first sheet is in rank order.  The second sheet is in alphabetical order.

(The three write-in candidate's names have now been added instead of just "Write-In".)

Wright County Republican Convention Endorses Candidates

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Anderson, McDonald, O'Neill, and FitzSimmons Endorsed for Minnesota Legislature
Wright County Republican Convention Endorses Candidates

Buffalo, MN – At the Wright County Republican convention last Saturday, March 10th, more than 400 delegates endorsed in four legislative races. The convention also selected 68 delegates and 136 alternates to attend the party's congressional district and state conventions. There were many speakers, including Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, Senator Amy Koch, Senator Scott Newman, Representative Dean Urdahl, Representative Mary Kiffmeyer, and radio host Tom Emmer.

Representative Bruce Anderson of Buffalo was endorsed for Senate in the new district 29 that covers the cites of Buffalo, Monticello, Delano, Montrose, Waverly, Howard Lake, Maple Lake, Annandale, South Haven, and surrounding townships. "It has been an honor to serve Wright County in the House and I will bring that same principled voice to the Senate," said Anderson.

Representative Joe McDonald of Delano was endorsed for House in the new district 29A that covers the cities of Delano, Montrose, Waverly, Howard Lake, Annandale, South Haven, and surrounding townships. "It has been an honor and privilege to serve these last two years and I'm looking forward to bringing our conservative message to St. Paul for another term," explained McDonald.

Marion O'Neill of Buffalo was endorsed for House in the new district 29B that covers the cities of Buffalo, Monticello, Maple Lake, and surrounding townships. O'Neill said, “I am honored to be selected as the endorsed House 29B Republican candidate and look forward to meeting the people of the newly-formed district in the coming months."

David FitzSimmons of Albertville was endorsed for House in the new district 30B that covers the cities of St. Michael, Albertville, Otsego, Hanover, and a portion of Dayton. "I am very humbled to be chosen to bring our Republican message of fiscal responsibility to the voters," said FitzSimmons.

Tracy Vetruba of Howard Lake chaired the convention and was elected Wright County Republican Chairman at the convention to take over for David FitzSimmons, who stepped down to run for House. "We have a great board that ran a very successful convention and we are excited to elect our endorsed candidates at all levels in Novemeber," added Vetruba.

E-mail Updates From Your Legislators

Each of your State Representatives and State Senators send out e-mail updates from their legislative offices.  We'd like to encourage you to sign up to receive those updates.  It is a great way to keep up-to-date on what is happening at the capital.

SD 18 Senator Scott Newman

SD 19 Senator Amy Koch (coming soon)  For now, please see her Senate web page.

HD 18B Representative Dean Urdahl

HD 19A Representative Bruce Anderson

HD 19B Representative Joe McDonald

BPOU Meetings

The Republican Party of Wright County meets at the Buffalo American Legion on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM.  All are welcome to attend.  The Legion has good food at reasonable prices as well.  Click here for a map.