Congratulations to Our Candidates!

Every Republican candidate in Minneapolis who is pursuing Minnesota’s state campaign subsidy has qualified.

That happened because of you. Every $50 check, every online gift, every person who took two minutes to support a neighbor running for office added up to real state funding for these campaigns. Thank you.

Qualifying for the subsidy was the first hurdle, not the finish line. These are still uphill campaigns in a heavily Democratic city, and every dollar from here on goes straight toward the signs, mail, and outreach it takes to actually compete. Win or lose in November, every candidate on this page is helping build the Republican Party in Minneapolis and giving conservative voters here a reason to stay engaged, involved, and hopeful for a better Minnesota. If you haven’t given yet, or want to give again, now is a great time.

And it still costs you nothing. Minnesota’s Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program refunds 100% of what you give, up to $75 per person per year. The campaign sends you the receipt and everything you need to claim the refund.

Give online where a link is provided, or mail a check to the address listed. Make checks payable to the campaign name shown, not to the candidate’s personal name.

Money isn’t the only way to help. Every campaign below needs volunteers too — visit the website listed under a candidate’s name to find out how to get involved with their campaign directly. Not sure which one? Volunteer with Minneapolis GOP and we’ll help you find a place to make a difference right in your own neighborhood.

STATE SENATE — MINNEAPOLIS DISTRICTS
DIST. CANDIDATE DONATE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO / MAIL TO
SD 60 Abigail Wolters
abigailwolters.com
Donate online Campaign Fund of Abigail Wolters
PO Box 13102, Minneapolis, MN 55414
✓ Qualified for MN Public Subsidy
SD 63 Diane Napper
dianenapper.com
Donate online Check info coming soon
✓ Qualified for MN Public Subsidy
STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES — MINNEAPOLIS DISTRICTS
DIST. CANDIDATE DONATE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO / MAIL TO
59B Kenneth Smoron
smoronformnhouse.com
Donate online Kenneth Smoron for MN House
17 1st St S, #A503, Minneapolis, MN 55401
✓ Qualified for MN Public Subsidy
60A John Holmberg Donate online John Holmberg for House 60A Committee
✓ Qualified for MN Public Subsidy
62B Bob Sullentrop
Bob’s website
Donate online Bob Sullentrop for House
63A Kyle Bragg Donate online Check info coming soon
✓ Qualified for MN Public Subsidy
63B Nicholas Peters
Nick4MN.com
Donate online Campaign Fund of Nicholas Peters
PO Box 17154, Minneapolis, MN 55417
✓ Qualified for MN Public Subsidy

PCR refunds (up to $75/person per year) require a receipt from the candidate’s committee, which they will send you. Contributions counting toward a candidate’s public subsidy threshold are capped at $50 per donor per candidate. Make checks payable to the committee name listed, not the candidate’s personal name. Deadline: July 20, 2026.

PARADES, EVENTS & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Our candidates need volunteers for parades, door knocks, and campaign events all summer. Check the full schedule and sign up at Dalia’s campaign site:

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"A Precarious State" Documentary

This is an eye-opening look at the conditions of Minneapolis that are affecting the entire state of Minnesota, and not in a good way. Policies like defunding the police, and a Hennepin County Attorney who has created a revolving door for crime, have led to business owners fleeing not only Minneapolis, but also the state. And when the job creators leave, they take jobs with them. Former City Council Member Don Samuels said, “One of the things that … people do not examine is the role of business in the prosperity of a region, and the availability of jobs … and so business has become sort of an enemy.”

In Case You Missed It!

Minneapolis Republican Party Chair, Diane Napper, was featured on Newsmax Friday morning, July 18, 2025, to talk about Democrat Socialists of America (DSA) candidate Omar Fateh and the city’s mayoral race. Diane discussed how the local media keeps Minneapolitans from seeing how far left the Democrats have become and how dangerous socialist policies are to the city. And while the DSA candidate was not elected mayor, many DSA candidates were re-elected to the City Council.

On Friday, April 12, 2024, Minneapolis Republican Party (MRP) Chair Shawn Holster appeared on the Garage Logic podcast with Joe Soucheray. He discussed what he calls the “managed decline” of Minneapolis, and how the MRP plans to combat it.

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MNGOP Election Judge Deadline Extended!

The MNGOP was able to extend the April 15 deadline for signing up election judges to April 21. If you have not yet signed up, please do so ASAP here. State law requires that county and city election officials select names for election judges off the major party lists first, then choose or recruit other people once the names on the list are exhausted. Help protect the vote by signing up today!

NOTE: You may still sign up independently of the MNGOP after this date.

Minneapolis Police Chief's Community BBQ

The Minneapolis Police Chief holds Community BBQ events in each precinct area throughout the year. The next one is Tuesday, April 23 from 5pm – 7pm at Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Minneapolis.

  • Meet officers and professional staff from special units throughout MPD

  • There will be food and activities

  • This event is family-friendly

This is a great opportunity to meet, and show support for, our local law enforcement. Learn more here.

We are a citywide organization comprised of Senate Districts 59, 60, 61, 62 and 63, and the former Minneapolis City Republican Committee (MCRC).

On March 25, 2023, the five Minneapolis Republican senate district organizations voted unanimously to disband and become one citywide organization. This monumental task, envisioned over a decade ago, began to take form with us successfully amending the state party constitution at the 2022 State Convention. Subsequently, CD5 disbanded MCRC, the subcommittee that managed Minneapolis municipal elections. The unification of these six organizations brings a focus we’ve never had. 

For the first time in generations, the city of Minneapolis has a single gathering place for those who want to protect their homes, families and livelihoods from the destructive consequences brought on by the DFL. We are unique by design, created by local Minneapolis volunteers. This new Minneapolis Republican Party can be your voice and the beginning of our city’s recovery.

Become a Volunteer

Tell us about your skills and interests and we'll get you plugged in to the right place so you can help Republican efforts in Minneapolis.

Make a Donation

Your contribution helps support Republican efforts in Minneapolis.

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