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# Republican Party of Minnesota

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- [Plechash: Klobuchar Must Condemn Walz Pardon of Convicted Child Rapist](https://mngop.com/plechash-klobuchar-must-condemn-walz-pardon-of-convicted-child-rapist/) - Statement from Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash Amy Klobuchar needs to answer a very simple question: does she agree with Tim Walz pardoning a man convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old child? Tou Lue Vang was convicted in 2006 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a 10-year-old girl. The Department of Homeland Security
- [Plechash: Amy Klobuchar Can’t Duck Women’s Sports Question Any Longer](https://mngop.com/plechash-amy-klobuchar-cant-duck-womens-sports-question-any-longer/) - Statement from Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a victory for fairness, common sense, and every girl who deserves a level playing field. The Court affirmed what parents, coaches, and female athletes have been saying for years: women’s sports should be for women and girls. That should not be
- [Latest Poll Confirms Minnesotans Are Rejecting the Walz-Flanagan DFL Record](https://mngop.com/latest-poll-confirms-minnesotans-are-rejecting-the-walz-flanagan-dfl-record/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: June 17, 2026 Plechash: The 2026 DFL ticket is Walz-Flanagan 2.0 — more fraud, more taxes, failing schools, and no accountability Edina, MN — The Republican Party of Minnesota today released the following statement from Chairman Alex Plechash after the latest Minnesota Poll showed Governor Tim Walz’s approval rating collapsing to 39 percent, the
- [Statement from Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash on Minnesota’s Falling Education Scores](https://mngop.com/statement-from-republican-party-of-minnesota-chairman-alex-plechash-on-minnesotas-falling-education-scores/) - Minnesota parents do not need more excuses from Tim Walz and Amy Klobuchar. They need results. The latest Kids Count report confirms what too many families already know: Minnesota students are falling further behind. Minnesota’s education ranking has dropped to 21st in the nation. In 2024, 69% of Minnesota fourth graders were not proficient in reading,
- [Republican Party of Minnesota Reaffirms Full Confidence in Friday Endorsement Results](https://mngop.com/republican-party-of-minnesota-reaffirms-full-confidence-in-friday-endorsement-results/) - EDINA, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement: “The Republican Party of Minnesota has full confidence in the endorsement results from Friday’s convention proceedings, including U.S. Senate, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Auditor. “These endorsements were conducted through the proper convention process, by duly credentialed delegates, and
- [Republican Party of Minnesota Congratulates Nate George on Earning GOP Endorsement for State Auditor](https://mngop.com/republican-party-of-minnesota-congratulates-nate-george-on-earning-gop-endorsement-for-state-auditor-2/) - DULUTH, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement congratulating Nate George on earning the Republican endorsement for Minnesota State Auditor: “Congratulations to Nate George on earning the Republican endorsement for Minnesota State Auditor. “This is one of the most important statewide races in Minnesota in 2026, and Republicans have the
- [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE](https://mngop.com/for-immediate-release-5/) - June 3, 2026Statement from MNGOP Party Leadership To be clear, party leadership did not support this motion. The moment of silent prayer was a spontaneous motion brought forward from the convention floor. It was not part of the official convention program, it was not proposed by Convention Chairman Danny Nadeau, and it was not a
- [Republican Party of Minnesota Congratulates Nate George on Earning GOP Endorsement for State Auditor](https://mngop.com/republican-party-of-minnesota-congratulates-nate-george-on-earning-gop-endorsement-for-state-auditor/) - DULUTH, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement congratulating Nate George on earning the Republican endorsement for Minnesota State Auditor: “Congratulations to Nate George on earning the Republican endorsement for Minnesota State Auditor. “This is one of the most important statewide races in Minnesota in 2026, and Republicans have
- [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE](https://mngop.com/for-immediate-release-4/) - May 30, 2026 Republican Party of Minnesota Congratulates Kendall Qualls on Earning GOP Endorsement for Governor DULUTH, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement today congratulating Kendall Qualls on earning the Republican endorsement for Governor of Minnesota: “Kendall Qualls is exactly the kind of candidate Minnesota needs at this
- [Statement from Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash](https://mngop.com/statement-from-republican-party-of-minnesota-chairman-alex-plechash-2/) - “Speaker Lisa Demuth, House Republican Leader Harry Niska, Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson, and Republican legislators delivered for Minnesota. Let’s remember how this started. House Democrats refused to show up for work for weeks because they did not get their way. While Minnesotans were going to work, paying their bills, and expecting their government to
- [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE](https://mngop.com/for-immediate-release/) - Minnesota Republican Party Endorses Ron Schutz for Attorney General by Unanimous Consent DULUTH, MN — The Republican Party of Minnesota today announced the endorsement of Ron Schutz for Minnesota Attorney General by unanimous consent, uniting Republicans behind the candidate best positioned to defeat Keith Ellison and restore integrity, accountability, and public safety to the Attorney General’s Office. Schutz,
- [Plechash: Klobuchar Picks Rural Progressive to Repackage Failed DFL Agenda](https://mngop.com/for-immediate-release-2/) - DULUTH, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement today after Amy Klobuchar announced former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer as her running mate: “Amy Klobuchar’s choice of Ben Schierer tells Minnesotans everything they need to know about this campaign. This is not a new direction. It is a rebrand. “Schierer
- [FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE](https://mngop.com/for-immediate-release-3/) - Minnesota GOP Congratulates Adam Schwarze on Earning Republican Endorsement for U.S. Senate DULUTH, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement today congratulating Adam Schwarze on earning the Minnesota GOP endorsement for United States Senate: “Congratulations to Adam Schwarze on earning the endorsement of Minnesota Republicans to be our next United
- [Republican Party of Minnesota Congratulates Tad Jude on GOP Endorsement for Secretary of State](https://mngop.com/republican-party-of-minnesota-congratulates-tad-jude-on-gop-endorsement-for-secretary-of-state/) - DULUTH, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement today congratulating Tad Jude on earning the Republican endorsement for Minnesota Secretary of State: “Congratulations to Tad Jude on earning the Republican endorsement for Minnesota Secretary of State. Tad brings exactly what this office needs: integrity, experience, judgment, and common sense. “The
- [Statement from Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash](https://mngop.com/statement-from-republican-party-of-minnesota-chairman-alex-plechash/) - “Amy Klobuchar launched her campaign for governor by telling Minnesotans to trust her because she was a prosecutor. Now taxpayers are being handed the bill for her record. Marvin Haynes lost nearly 20 years of his life after being wrongfully convicted in a case prosecuted while Amy Klobuchar led the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. A
- [Republicans Deliver for MN Families](https://mngop.com/republicans-deliver-for-mn-families/) - Statement from Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash "Speaker Lisa Demuth, House Republican Leader Harry Niska, Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson, and Republican legislators delivered real results for Minnesota taxpayers. In negotiations with Governor Walz and legislative Democrats, Republicans used their leverage to secure a much stronger deal for Minnesota families: $250 million to
- [Statement from Chairman Alex Plechash and the Republican Party of Minnesota](https://mngop.com/statement-from-chairman-alex-plechash-and-the-republican-party-of-minnesota/) - Toxic Amy is back, and once again she is doing what she does best: fleecing people for money to defend a record nobody should want to own. For nearly 20 years in Washington, Amy Klobuchar has perfected the art of taking other people’s money and producing next to nothing for the people of Minnesota. Higher
- [Statement from Chairman Plechash regarding US Senate Candidate Royce White.](https://mngop.com/statement-from-chairman-plechash/) - The following statement has been issued by Chair Alex Plechash regarding US Senate Candidate Royce White. “The recent reports involving U.S. Senate candidate Royce White and a no-contact order issued by Hennepin County Courts are deeply troubling. While the Republican Party of Minnesota cannot force any candidate out of a race, we are not going
- [MN GOP: Amy Klobuchar votes NO, turns her back on Iron Range union jobs and struggling mining families](https://mngop.com/mn-gop-amy-klobuchar-votes-no-turns-her-back-on-iron-range-union-jobs-and-struggling-mining-families-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2026 MN GOP: Amy Klobuchar votes no, turns her back on Iron Range union jobs and struggling mining families ST. PAUL, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement after Senator Amy Klobuchar voted no on H.J. Res. 140, the resolution led by Congressman Pete
- [Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement in response to Senator Amy Klobuchar’s government reform and fraud proposal](https://mngop.com/republican-party-of-minnesota-chairman-alex-plechash-released-the-following-statement-in-response-to-senator-amy-klobuchars-government-reform-and-fraud-proposal/) - “Amy Klobuchar’s plan is not innovation. It is an admission of failure. “For years, Minnesota Democrats controlled state government while fraud exploded, costs went up, agencies failed, permits got delayed, IT systems aged, small businesses got buried in red tape, and taxpayers were told to keep paying more for less. “Now Senator Klobuchar wants to
- [Statement from Minnesota GOP Chairman Alex Plechash](https://mngop.com/statement-from-minnesota-gop-chairman-alex-plechash/) - “Grant Hauschild just handed Northern Minnesota the vote that will end the Democrats’ Senate majority. He was the deciding vote for a radical gun ban that attacks law-abiding gun owners, hunters, sportsmen, and every family in Northern Minnesota that still believes the Second Amendment means exactly what it says. Criminals will not obey this law.
- [Statement From Chairman Alex Plechash on the federal action on fraud](https://mngop.com/statement-from-chairman-alex-plechash-on-the-federal-action-on-fraud/) - Statement from Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash Today’s federal law enforcement action confirms what Minnesotans already know: the fraud crisis in our state is real, massive, and happened under Democrat leadership. For years, Republicans warned that fraud was exploding across taxpayer-funded programs. There were red flags, whistleblower warnings, explosive spending increases, and repeated
- [Statement from Chairman Alex Plechash: Another day, another DFL ethics scandal](https://mngop.com/statement-from-chairman-alex-plechash-another-day-another-dfl-ethics-scandal/) -  Another day, another DFL ethics scandal. Kelly Morrison failed to disclose millions in stock trades—up to nearly $3 MILLION. That’s not a mistake. That’s a violation of basic transparency laws. And it comes just DAYS after the Democrats’ fundraising machine—used by Amy Klobuchar—was exposed for serious transparency failures and questions about tracking illegal foreign
- [Statement from Chairman Plechash: “48% Spending Surge, Failing Results—Walz and Klobuchar Driving Minnesota into Decline”](https://mngop.com/statement-from-chairman-plechash-48-spending-surge-failing-results-walz-and-klobuchar-driving-minnesota-into-decline/) - STATEMENT FROM ALEX PLECHASH Minnesotans are being asked a simple question: how did government grow nearly eight times faster than our population? According to publicly available data from the National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO), the U.S. Census Bureau, and Federal Reserve economic data (FRED), Minnesota’s population grew just 6% over the last decade—while state spending surged by 48%, even after adjusting
- [Statement on Amy Klobuchar entering MN Gov Race](https://mngop.com/statement-on-amy-klobuchar-entering-mn-gov-race/) - “Minnesota is in crisis—and this is not a moment for politicians who hedge, waffle, or keep one foot out the door. If Amy Klobuchar wants to be governor, she should prove it by giving up her U.S. Senate seat and committing fully to the job. Leadership requires choosing. It requires guts. And right now, she’s
- [Statement from Chairman of the RPMN on Address from Gov. Walz](https://mngop.com/statement-from-chairman-of-the-rpmn-on-address-from-gov-walz/) - “Governor Walz’s statewide address tonight was another reminder of why Minnesota is in crisis: failed leadership, finger-pointing, and zero accountability. Instead of owning the consequences of his record, Governor Walz chose to blame President Trump and federal law enforcement — the same tired deflection Minnesotans have heard for years. Let’s be absolutely clear: Democrats were
- [Statement from Chairman Alex Plechash](https://mngop.com/statement-from-chairman-alex-plechash/) - “Today, a life was lost in a tragic shooting in Minnesota. We pray for the individual’s family, for those affected, and for the officers who responded. Law enforcement officers face dangerous situations every day. Rhetoric that escalates tension or encourages interference only makes those situations more dangerous and puts lives at risk. This is a
- [Statement from Minnesota GOP Chair Alex Plechash on Tim Walz Dropping Out of 2026 Governor Race](https://mngop.com/statement-from-minnesota-gop-chair-alex-plechash-on-tim-walz-dropping-out-of-2026-governor-race/) - “Governor Tim Walz leaves behind a legacy Minnesotans won’t soon forget — a legacy of dysfunction, disorder, and declining trust. Under Tim Walz, Minnesota watched cities burn while leadership hesitated. Churches and schools were locked down while government power expanded unchecked. Our education system deteriorated to the point where roughly half of Minnesota students cannot
- [Chair's Statement on latest Polls showing dramatic shift in Minnesotans awareness of fraud](https://mngop.com/chairs-statement-on-latest-polls-showing-dramatic-shift-in-minnesotans-awareness-of-fraud/) - “Opposing ICE is ridiculous. Minnesotans overwhelmingly support law enforcement removing criminals from our streets—it’s basic common sense. While radical activists protest, taxpayers have been defrauded of billions under Governor Walz’s watch. People want safety, accountability, and the rule of law, not excuses for criminals. That’s why Walz is sinking in the polls and why Republicans
- [MNGOP State Chair Alex Plechash issued the following statement to State Central Committee members](https://mngop.com/mngop-state-chair-alex-plechash-issued-the-following-statement-to-state-central-committee-members/) - "Last night, the MNGOP State Executive Committee took up the issue of two parallel organizations in CD7, both of which were claiming legitimacy. That situation was untenable and had to be addressed at the state level. The facts were reviewed carefully both before and during the meeting. Our party counsel reviewed the matter as well.
- [Statement from Minnesota GOP Chairman Alex Plechash on Walz's Executive Orders](https://mngop.com/statement-from-minnesota-gop-chairman-alex-plechash-on-walzs-executive-orders/) - “Governor Walz’s executive orders are a clear admission of weakness. Just weeks ago, he promised a special session and a vote on an extreme, partisan gun ban. That effort collapsed because he couldn’t even get the votes from his own party. Instead of enforcing the laws already on the books, Governor Walz has spent years
- [Minnesota GOP State Central Committee Conducts Non-Binding Gubernatorial Preference Poll](https://mngop.com/minnesota-gop-state-central-committee-conducts-non-binding-gubernatorial-preference-poll/) - Medina, MN — December 13, 2025 — The Republican Party of Minnesota conducted a non-binding gubernatorial preference poll of its State Central Committee on December 13 in Medina, Minnesota. The poll included participation from more than 300 elected grassroots leaders representing every region of the state. The results of the preference poll were as follows:
- [MN GOP Chairman Alex Plechash: Walz Responds to Historic Fraud With More Bureaucracy and Zero Accountability](https://mngop.com/mn-gop-chairman-alex-plechash-walz-responds-to-historic-fraud-with-more-bureaucracy-and-zero-accountability/) - ST. PAUL — Minnesota Republican Party Chairman Alex Plechash issued the following statement in response to Governor Tim Walz’s announcement of a new fraud prevention program and the appointment of an “anti-fraud czar”: “Minnesota is facing one of the largest public fraud scandals in state history, and Tim Walz’s response is more government, more bureaucracy,
- [Statement from MN GOP Chair Alex Plechash on the Death of Charlie Kirk](https://mngop.com/statement-from-mn-gop-chair-alex-plechash-on-the-death-of-charlie-kirk/) - ST. PAUL, MN – Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement on the tragic death of conservative leader Charlie Kirk: “Charlie Kirk was a husband, father, and fearless patriot who dedicated his life to advancing conservative values and inspiring young Americans to stand for freedom. His passing is a devastating loss
- [Statement from MN GOP Chair Alex Plechash on Gov. Walz’s Running for Third Term Announcement](https://mngop.com/statement-from-mn-gop-chair-alex-plechash-on-gov-walzs-running-for-third-term-announcement/) - ST. PAUL, MN – Today Governor Tim Walz announced he will seek an unprecedented third term. His rhetoric of “historic progress” could not be further from reality. Minnesotans are struggling under Tim Walz’s failed leadership: Slower growth than the nation – Minnesota’s economy has grown at less than half the pace of the national average
- [Statement from MN GOP Chair Alex Plechash on the Election of Xp Lee](https://mngop.com/statement-from-mn-gop-chair-alex-plechash-on-the-election-of-xp-lee/) - “Xp Lee has a history of hateful, violent rhetoric against President Trump, and now he’ll be a rubber stamp for the Walz–DFL agenda of higher taxes, radical social policies, giveaways to illegals, and turning a blind eye to over $1 billion in fraud. The DFL has learned nothing from the violence of the last few
- [Statement from MN GOP Chair Alex Plechash on Governor Walz’s Anti-Fraud Executive Order](https://mngop.com/statement-from-mn-gop-chair-alex-plechash-on-governor-walzs-anti-fraud-executive-order/) - ST. PAUL, MN – One day into his re-election campaign, Governor Walz is already playing political games to cover up his horrendous record on fraud. Governor Walz had two full terms to act, yet over $1 billion of taxpayer money was stolen on his watch. Not one commissioner was fired. Only one bureaucrat was held
- [Statement from MN GOP Chair Alex Plechash on Housing Stabilization Services Fraud Indictments](https://mngop.com/statement-from-mn-gop-chair-alex-plechash-on-housing-stabilization-services-fraud-indictments/) - ST. PAUL, MN – Another day, another fraud scandal under Tim Walz. Federal prosecutors just announced indictments against eight individuals accused of stealing $8.4 million from Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services program. Instead of helping seniors, people with disabilities, and those in recovery, these criminals bought luxury cars, funded overseas investments, and lined their own pockets.
- [Statement from MN GOP Chair Alex Plechash on Walz, the DFL, and the “Clean Slate Act”](https://mngop.com/statement-from-mn-gop-chair-alex-plechash-on-walz-the-dfl-and-the-clean-slate-act/) - Governor Walz and the DFL have once again put criminals ahead of Minnesotans’ safety. The man now facing charges in three counties for secretly recording under the skirts of high school graduates at Mariucci Arena had his 2018 charges wiped away—not because he was innocent, but because Walz’s DFL trifecta forced through the so-called “Clean
- [RNC and Minnesota GOP Defend Minnesota’s Absentee Ballot Safeguard](https://mngop.com/rnc-and-minnesota-gop-defend-minnesotas-absentee-ballot-safeguard/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters and Minnesota Republican Party (MNGOP) Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement after filing an amicus brief today urging the Minnesota Supreme Court to uphold the state’s commonsense witness requirement for absentee ballots: “Mail-in ballot safeguards protect voters and our elections from manipulation and abuse,”
- [Statement from MNGOP Chairman Alex Plechash on Title IX Ruling](https://mngop.com/statement-from-mngop-chairman-alex-plechash-on-title-ix-ruling/) - “Today’s ruling is a victory for Minnesota girls and women who deserve fair competition and equal opportunity in sports. The Trump administration’s Department of Education has stepped in where Governor Walz and the radical DFL have failed. Instead of protecting our daughters, the Walz administration and the Minnesota State High School League opened the door
- [MNGOP Chairman Alex Plechash Statement on Keith Ellison's Run for a Third Term](https://mngop.com/mngop-chairman-alex-plechash-statement-on-keith-ellisons-run-for-a-third-term/) - “Keith Ellison running for a third term tells Minnesotans everything they need to know about the DFL’s addiction to power. He and Tim Walz act like kings who refuse to give up the throne — but Minnesotans are ready to end their reign. Under Ellison and Walz, crime has soared and fraud has flourished. Violent
- [Chair's Statement on MN Supreme Court Ruling in Powerlifting Case](https://mngop.com/chairs-statement-on-mn-supreme-court-ruling-in-powerlifting-case/) - St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Republican Party Chair Alex Plechash released the following statement in response to today’s ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court: “This outrageous ruling—pushed by Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and the Democrats’ radical woke agenda—undermines the very foundation of fairness in women’s sports. Once again, Walz and Ellison have
- [RPMN Chairman Plechash Statement on MN OLA Performance Audit](https://mngop.com/rpmn-chairman-plechash-statement-on-mn-ola-performance-audit/) - Statement from Alex Plechash, Chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota “The findings in this audit are appalling. Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan have once again shown they cannot be trusted to responsibly manage public dollars. Their own office—the one place where accountability should begin—was found to have widespread financial mismanagement, missing
- [Minnesota Republican Party Chair Alex Plechash released the following statement regarding Steve Simon seeking a 4th term as MN SOS.](https://mngop.com/steve-simon-seeks-4th-term-mn-sos/) - “Steve Simon’s decision to run for a fourth term should alarm every Minnesotan who cares about transparency, clean elections, and a functioning government. Simon has spent a decade turning the Secretary of State’s office into a partisan apparatus that protects the DFL at the expense of public trust. His record is not one of stewardship
- [Statement from Minnesota GOP Chairman Alex Plechash on "No Kings" Protest](https://mngop.com/statement-from-minnesota-gop-chairman-alex-plechash-on-no-kings-protest/) - Definition of a King: A ruler who governs by decree, unaccountable to the people, and whose power goes unchecked. When I first heard there was a “No Kings” protest planned for tomorrow, I half expected it to be aimed at our own governor — the man who ruled by executive order for over two years. The
- [RPMN CHAIR ALEX PLECHASH BLASTS ELLSION’S RADICAL LAWSUIT UNDERMINING GIRLS SPORTS](https://mngop.com/rpmn-chair-alex-plechash-blasts-ellsions-radical-lawsuit-undermining-girls-sports/) - ST. PAUL — Minnesota Republican Party Chair Alex Plechash issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Keith Ellison’s lawsuit challenging federal protections for girls’ sports: “Attorney General Ellison’s latest lawsuit isn’t just misguided — it’s dangerous. By siding with a radical political agenda over common sense and fairness, he is turning his back
- [REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MINNESOTA LAUNCHES HIGH-TECH, HIGH-ENERGY GROUND GAME IN SD6 SPECIAL ELECTION](https://mngop.com/republican-party-of-minnesota-launches-high-tech-high-energy-ground-game-in-sd6-special-election/) - New voter contact system, aggressive call program, and statewide volunteer effort aims to drive 85% ballot return before Election Day ST. PAUL, MN — The Republican Party of Minnesota is going all-in on the SD6 special election, launching an aggressive, tech-powered ground game designed to deliver a decisive Republican victory and set the tone for
- [RPMN CHAIR ALEX PLECHASH ON GOVERNOR WALZ’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS ](https://mngop.com/rpmn-chair-alex-plechash-on-governor-walzs-state-of-the-state-address/) - “Tonight, Governor Tim Walz delivered his State of the State Address. As expected, it was full of applause lines, distractions, and spin—but sorely lacking in truth. What Minnesotans needed to hear tonight wasn’t polished rhetoric. They needed accountability. They needed a plan. And they didn’t get it. Here’s the real State of the State under
- [FORMER CONGRESSMAN DOUG COLLINS TO HEADLINE THE 2025 LINCOLN REAGAN DINNER](https://mngop.com/former-congressman-doug-collins-to-headline-the-2025-lincoln-reagan-dinner/) - Bloomington, MN – The Republican Party of Minnesota is proud to announce that former Congressman Doug Collins will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Lincoln Reagan Dinner, to be held on May 12 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Doug Collins, a U.S. Air Force Reserve chaplain and one of the most recognizable conservative voices in America, represented Georgia’s 9th
- [Statement from Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash on Radical Democrat Protests](https://mngop.com/statement-from-republican-party-of-minnesota-chairman-alex-plechash-on-radical-democrat-protests/) - Despite holding only a tie in the Minnesota House and a minority in the Senate, Republican leaders—Speaker Lisa Demuth and Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson—worked tirelessly to deliver a historic, bipartisan budget deal. This agreement reins in government spending at record levels, protects Minnesota families from new tax increases, ends taxpayer-funded healthcare for adults in
- [Statement from RPMN Chairman Alex Plechash on Peace Officers Memorial Day](https://mngop.com/statement-from-rpmn-chairman-alex-plechash-on-peace-officers-memorial-day/) - Today, on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of Minnesota’s law enforcement officers—especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. We join with Minnesotans across the state, and Americans across the country, in lowering our flags and lifting up the families of
- [STATEMENT FROM CHAIRMAN ALEX PLECHASH ON PASSAGE OF THE FEDERAL BUDGET AGREEMENT](https://mngop.com/statement-from-chairman-alex-plechash-on-passage-of-the-federal-budget-agreement/) - St. Paul, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan federal budget package championed by Speaker Mike Johnson and President Donald J. Trump: “Early this morning, the American people scored a major win. The House of Representatives passed what President Trump has called the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — a
- [Statement from Chairman Alex Plechash on the Antisemitic Attack in Washington, D.C.](https://mngop.com/statement-from-chairman-alex-plechash-on-the-antisemitic-attack-in-washington-d-c/) - St. Paul, MN — Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Alex Plechash issued the following statement in response to the brutal, antisemitic attack outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., that left two Israeli Embassy staffers dead: “I join countless Minnesotans and Americans in condemning, in the strongest possible terms, the antisemitic attack that took place last night in our nation’s capital.
- [STATEMENT FROM REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MINNESOTA CHAIRMAN ALEX PLECHASH ON LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATION AND VIOLENT PROTESTS IN MINNEAPOLIS](https://mngop.com/statement-from-republican-party-of-minnesota-chairman-alex-plechash-on-law-enforcement-operation-and-violent-protests-in-minneapolis/) - St. Paul, MN — “Today’s events in Minneapolis once again highlight a deeply troubling pattern from the radical Left: a reflexive, hostile response to law enforcement before any facts are known.A federal criminal investigation—focused on drug trafficking and financial crimes—was immediately met with organized protests, baseless accusations, and violent resistance. Officers on the ground, including those from
- [Republican Party of Minnesota Files Brief & Proudly Defends Election Integrity—From Hennepin County Wins to Stopping Walz’s Illegal Special Election](https://mngop.com/republican-party-of-minnesota-files-brief-proudly-defends-election-integrity-from-hennepin-county-wins-to-stopping-walzs-illegal-special-election/) - Chair Alex Plechash: “We always stand up for fair elections in Minnesota.” Saint Paul, MN — Today, the Minnesota Republican Party, led by Chair Alex Plechash, filed a critical brief in Minnesota Alliance for Retired Americans v. Simon, opposing left-wing efforts to dismantle Minnesota’s proven absentee ballot witness requirement. This latest action continues a robust
- [Statement on Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Mark Hoffman, Senator John Hoffman and Yvette Hoffman](https://mngop.com/statement-on-speaker-emerita-melissa-hortman-mark-hoffman-senator-john-hoffman-and-yvette-hoffman/) - We are heartbroken by the targeted shooting that killed Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and wounded Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. Political violence has no place in our society. Our prayers are with all the victims, their families and all those who they helped with their service to the State
- [STATEMENT FROM ALEX PLECHASH, CHAIR OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MINNESOTA, Former U.S. Marine & Naval Aviator](https://mngop.com/statement-from-alex-plechash-chair-of-the-republican-party-of-minnesota-former-u-s-marine-naval-aviator/) - “As a former Marine and Top Gun pilot, I know firsthand the cost of war—and the value of decisive leadership. President Trump’s targeted strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure sends a clear message: The United States will not sit idly by while the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism inches closer to nuclear weapons. Iran has
- [STATEMENT FROM RPMN CHAIR ALEX PLECHASH ON SENATOR NICOLE MITCHELL’S SECOND FELONY CHARGE](https://mngop.com/statement-from-rpmn-chair-alex-plechash-on-senator-nicole-mitchells-second-felony-charge/) - For Immediate Release February 10, 2025 “Enough is enough. Senator Nicole Mitchell now faces a second felony charge, further eroding the public’s trust in her ability to serve. This is not just a personal legal battle—it is a stain on the integrity of the Minnesota Senate. From the moment she was first arrested and charged with first-degree
- [STATEMENT FROM REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MINNESOTA ON LT. GOVERNOR PEGGY FLANAGAN’S U.S. SENATE BID](https://mngop.com/statement-from-republican-party-of-minnesota-on-lt-governor-peggy-flanagans-u-s-senate-bid/) - “Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan’s decision to run for U.S. Senate is both astonishing and revealing. Under her leadership, Minnesota has faced historic tax increases, declining educational outcomes, rampant fraud, and extreme policies that have made life harder for families and businesses alike. Now, rather than addressing the challenges she helped create, she is seeking a
- [STATEMENT FROM THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF MINNESOTA IN RESPONSE TO UPCOMING PROGRESSIVE RALLY IN ST. PAUL](https://mngop.com/statement-from-the-republican-party-of-minnesota-in-response-to-upcoming-progressive-rally-in-st-paul/) - "We fully support the First Amendment rights to free speech andpeaceful assembly - they are cornerstones of our democracy. That said, this rally is being organized by some of the most radical progressive groups in Minnesota and across the country, including Indivisible, the Working Families Party, TakeAction MN, and other far- left activists who consistently
- [MINNESOTA GOP CHAIR ALEX PLECHASH DEMANDS GOVERNOR WALZ AND DFL LEADERS DENOUNCE STATE-FUNDED TRAINING THAT SMEARS REPUBLICANS](https://mngop.com/minnesota-gop-chair-alex-plechash-demands-governor-walz-and-dfl-leaders-denounce-state-funded-training-that-smears-republicans/) - Minnesota Republican Party Chairman Alex Plechash is calling on Governor Tim Walz and DFL leaders to immediately denounce and take responsibility for state-funded training that falsely labels the Republican Party as “overtly” white supremacist. A shocking report from Alpha News (link) has revealed that Minnesota state employees were subjected to government-mandated training that defames and misrepresents the values of millions of Minnesotans.

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- [About](https://mngop.com/about/) - STATE PARTY LEADERSHIP CHAIRMAN ALEX PLECHASH Alex Plechash was elected Chairman of the Minnesota Republican Party in December 2024. He is a first generation American who was a multi-sport student-athlete before gaining an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy where he graduated with distinction, being the No. 1 Aerospace Engineer and Marine officer in his
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