The new Senate District 51 held its Endorsing Convention on March 24th at the Dakota Hills Middle School in Eagan. It was a long and lively event. The race for the Senate District 51 position between former State Senator Jim Carlson and Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire went to four ballots before arriving at an endorsement. Carlson won on the last vote.
I was extremely pleased and privileged to win the endorsement for 51A on the first ballot. I want to extend my gratitude to everyone who helped make that decision possible. Gary Meyer was also seeking the 51A House position.
Laurie Halversen received the endorsement from the 51B delegation.
My thanks to all who attended and participated in this event. It took a lot of planning, preparation, and patience. This is truly democracy at the grassroots level.