Thank you to all who showed up to caucus and participated in the straw poll for the Governor's race. Here are the results from our District.
LISA DEMUTH 64
KENDALL QUALLS 46
MIKE LINDELL 24
UNDECIDED 14
SCOTT JENSEN 12
PATRICK KNIGHT 5
KIRSTIN ROBBINS 4
JEFF JOHNSON 3
PHILL PARRISH 1
JOHN KRHIN 1
PEGGY BENNETT 0
BRAD KOHLER 0
RUAL ESTRADA 0
WRITE IN- WALTER HUDSON 1
Lower Taxes - Start with Ending Government FraudOur Taxes Should Help Families Not Criminals
Minnesota is going through unprecedented times.
We are now witnessing what happens when government grows so large and unaccountable that it takes our money in the form of taxes and redirects it away from its intended purposes. We have seen billions of dollars—over $9 billion—flow through government programs that failed in oversight and accountability, with funds going to criminals and misuse, while hardworking Minnesotans are left to work more, pay more, and remain grossly overtaxed.
If this money were returned, every citizen would receive about $1,600. That’s $6,400 for a family of four—money that belongs to Minnesota families.
The hard truth is that we will most likely never see a penny of it returned to working Minnesotans. That is why we must elect legislators who are willing to reverse laws that allow massive amounts of taxpayer money to be funneled through NGOs—non-governmental organizations, often called nonprofits.
Currently, roughly one out of every three tax dollars is routed through these organizations, with insufficient transparency and accountability. When public money is moved this way, it creates the conditions for abuse, fraud, and large-scale misuse of taxpayer funds. That system must be reformed.
If over nine billion dollars can be taken from us the taxpayers and not used at all for the citizens, we know it was NOT NEEDED. This should deeply concern every citizen. It reveals a larger problem: government continues to take far more money than is truly needed. The money funneling it into programs that lack transparency, responsibility, and real benefit to the people it claims to serve must stop.
This is exactly why caucusing matters.
Caucus is where everyday citizens step forward to restore accountability, influence the platform, and help choose leaders who will govern with integrity, fiscal responsibility, and respect for the rule of law.
Now more than ever, Minnesota needs informed, engaged citizens who are willing to show up and take responsibility for the direction of our state.
It’s time to remove self-serving politicians and elect everyday Minnesotans of integrity, leaders who work for the people, not themselves, at the Capitol.
Now more than ever, Minnesota needs informed, engaged citizens who are willing to show up and take responsibility for the direction of our state.
If you are not sure of what senate district you live in, please use the caucus finder.
In Minnesota, precinct caucuses are held every two years, typically in early February (next one is February 3, 2026).
What is caucus? A caucus is a local neighborhood meeting run by a political party — usually held in schools, churches, or community centers — where citizens come together to:
- Talk about issues and values that matter to them,
- Elect delegates who will represent their views at local and state party conventions, and
- Support or endorse candidates for public office.
It’s the first step in shaping who gets endorsed, what your party stands for, and even what laws get proposed later.
Who Can Participate?
- You must live in the precinct where the caucus is held.
- You must be eligible to vote (or will be by the next election).
- You can only caucus with one major party (Republican or /Democrat).
Why It Matters
Caucus night is where ordinary citizens become the voice of their communities.
It’s your chance to help shape your party’s platform, support candidates who share your values, and make your faith and convictions heard in government.
- Talk about issues and values that matter to them,
- Elect delegates who will represent their views at local and state party conventions, and
- Support or endorse candidates for public office.
- You must live in the precinct where the caucus is held.
- You must be eligible to vote (or will be by the next election).
- You can only caucus with one major party (Republican or /Democrat).
Why It Matters
Caucus night is where ordinary citizens become the voice of their communities.
It’s your chance to help shape your party’s platform, support candidates who share your values, and make your faith and convictions heard in government.
Caucus night is where ordinary citizens become the voice of their communities.
It’s your chance to help shape your party’s platform, support candidates who share your values, and make your faith and convictions heard in government.
A party platform is a written statement of what a political party believes and what it plans to do.
It outlines the party’s values, priorities, and the policies it supports on major issues. All Major parties have one.
Yes — deeply and unmistakably.
Here’s how biblical values connect directly with official Republican principles:
1. The Right to Life
Christian Value:
Life is sacred and created by God — “You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139)
Republican Platform Statement:
“We assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental right to life which cannot be infringed.” (Republican National Platform)
Why They Align:
Republicans are the only major party committed to defending the unborn and protecting innocent life — a core Christian conviction.
2. Small Government, Individual Liberty & Responsibility
Christian Value:
Life is sacred and created by God — “You knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139)
Republican Platform Statement:
“We assert the sanctity of human life and affirm that the unborn child has a fundamental right to life which cannot be infringed.” (Republican National Platform)
Why They Align:
Republicans are the only major party committed to defending the unborn and protecting innocent life — a core Christian conviction.
2. Small Government, Individual Liberty & Responsibility
Christian Value:
God calls individuals to steward their own lives, work diligently, and use freedom responsibly. -Galatians 5:13 (NIV)
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
Republican Platform Statement:
“We believe government should be limited, so that individuals and families can have more liberty, more responsibility, and more control over their own lives.”
(MN GOP Principles)
Why They Align:
Less government means more freedom, more personal responsibility, and fewer burdens on families — exactly what Scripture teaches.
3. Strong Families & Parental Rights
Christian Value:
God created the family as the foundation of society, and parents are to train their children in truth.
God calls individuals to steward their own lives, work diligently, and use freedom responsibly. -Galatians 5:13 (NIV)
“You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
Republican Platform Statement:
“We believe government should be limited, so that individuals and families can have more liberty, more responsibility, and more control over their own lives.”
(MN GOP Principles)
Why They Align:
Less government means more freedom, more personal responsibility, and fewer burdens on families — exactly what Scripture teaches.
3. Strong Families & Parental Rights
Christian Value:
God created the family as the foundation of society, and parents are to train their children in truth.
“These commandments… are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road…”Deut. 6:6–7 (NIV)
Republican Platform Statement:
“We support the right of parents to direct their children’s education, medical care, moral upbringing, and religious training.”
(Republican National Platform)
Why They Align:
Republicans believe parents — not bureaucrats — should shape a child’s values, education, and future.
4. Fiscal Stewardship
Christian Value:
Leaders must act with honesty and avoid waste
“It is required that stewards be found faithful.” (1 Cor 4:2)
Republican Platform Statement:
“We call for fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets, and eliminating wasteful government spending.”
(Republican National Platform)
Why They Align:
Government must steward taxpayer dollars wisely, not funnel billions into unaccountable NGOs or political nonprofits. Fiscal responsibility is a moral issue.
5. Law, Order, Safety & Justice
Christian Value:
God establishes civil authority to protect the innocent and punish wrongdoing.
Republican Platform Statement:
“We support strong law enforcement, safe communities, and the rule of law applied equally to all.”
(MN GOP Principles)
Why They Align:
Republicans prioritize safety, justice, and stability — all biblical truths necessary for communities to thrive.
6. Freedom of Religion
Republican Platform Statement:
“We call for fiscal responsibility, balanced budgets, and eliminating wasteful government spending.”
(Republican National Platform)
Why They Align:
Government must steward taxpayer dollars wisely, not funnel billions into unaccountable NGOs or political nonprofits. Fiscal responsibility is a moral issue.
5. Law, Order, Safety & Justice
Christian Value:
God establishes civil authority to protect the innocent and punish wrongdoing.
Republican Platform Statement:
“We support strong law enforcement, safe communities, and the rule of law applied equally to all.”
(MN GOP Principles)
Why They Align:
Republicans prioritize safety, justice, and stability — all biblical truths necessary for communities to thrive.
6. Freedom of Religion
Christian Value:
Believers must be free to worship God, share the Gospel, and live according to Scripture.
Republican Platform Statement:
“We support the right to live, work, and worship according to one’s conscience without government discrimination or penalty.”
(Republican National Platform)
Why They Align:
Republicans defend the right of Christians to practice and express their faith publicly — without fear of punishment or censorship.