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Republican Party of Minnesota
2026 State Convention
Official Notice — State Convention
Republican State
Convention 2026
Dates
May 29–30, 2026
Location
Duluth Entertainment Center
Address
350 Harbor Drive, Duluth MN 55802
Registration Opens
8:00 AM Both Days
Delegate & Alternate Registration
Through May 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM
$200
Standard Rate
May 2 – May 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
$225
Day-Of Rate
At the door
$240
Cash/check accepted at day-of registration only.
Questions: convention@mngop.com
Official Convention Call
Issued By Chairman Alex Plechash
Pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota, the Constitution of the Republican Party of Minnesota, and by the virtue of the authority of the State Central Committee, a State Convention of the Republican Party of Minnesota is hereby called for Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, 2026, at the Duluth Entertainment Center.
The Convention shall be composed of those Delegates and Alternates elected at the 2026 BPOU Conventions and elected by any Affiliates in good standing with the Party. Delegates and Alternates unable to attend both days are not required to stay the whole time.
Convention Purposes
- Endorsing a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate
- Endorsing Gubernatorial & Lieutenant Governor Candidates
- Endorsing Candidates for Constitutional Offices — Attorney General, State Auditor, and Secretary of State
- Consideration of changes to the Republican Party of Minnesota Constitution
- Report on and consideration of changes to the Party Platform via resolutions
- Transaction of other such business that may properly come before the Convention
Convention Schedule
Registration Opens
8:00 AM — Both Days
Gavel — Friday
10:00 AM, May 29
Gavel — Saturday
9:00 AM, May 30
Thursday Check-In
State Central Members Only
Pre-Convention Forum
Thu. May 28 — $25 for delegates
Guest Registration Rates
Single Day
$100 / day
Single Day — Standard
$125 / day
Single Day — At Door
$140 / day
Both Days
$200
Both Days — Standard
$225
Both Days — At Door
$240
Guests must be sponsored by a State Convention Delegate or Alternate, or campaign committee. Members of the media may not be registered as guests. Delegates are responsible for the behavior of each guest they register and must accompany them to pick up credentials.
Convention Documents & Resources
The formal, official Convention Call issued by Chairman Alex Plechash on behalf of the State Central Committee. Contains all official notices, rules, and procedural information for 2026.
Download Official Call
Complete your Delegate or Alternate registration online. Early bird pricing of $200 available through May 1st, 2026 at 11:59 PM. All pre-registrations must be completed online.
Register Online Now
Detailed information for Delegates and Alternates including hotel options, lodging rates, nearby accommodations within walking distance of the Duluth Entertainment Center, and convention logistics.
View Lodging Details
Official committee assignments for the 2026 State Convention. Review your committee placement and responsibilities ahead of the convention weekend in Duluth.
View Assignments
The official proposed agenda for the 2026 MNGOP State Convention. Review the full schedule of business, proceedings, and events planned for May 29–30 in Duluth.
View Proposed Agenda
The official proposed rules governing the 2026 MNGOP State Convention. All delegates and alternates should review these rules prior to arriving in Duluth.
View Proposed Rules
Statewide Abiding Candidates
The following statewide candidates have agreed to abide by the result of the MNGOP endorsement at the 2026 State Convention. Listed below by office, with links to each candidate’s official campaign website.
U.S. Senate
Governor & Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
Attorney General
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