Welcome to the Minneapolis Republican Party
Minnesota Is in Play. Let’s Win This!
Come have fun and do something that really matters. Our Volunteer Nights are your chance to get involved, make a real impact, and put your talents to work for the future of Minnesota and America! Connect with like-minded neighbors, explore the many ways you can help grow the party, and enjoy a fun, collaborative workspace, with plenty of snacks. Usually 15-20 people turn out for each Volunteer Night, so it’s a great way to meet other Republicans. Minnesota is genuinely in play this cycle, and we can all work together to help every one of our candidates win!
JOIN US FOR VOLUNTEER NIGHTS There’s no single way to help, contribute in whatever way you feel comfortable with or want to do. With lots of options for getting in the game, find what’s right for you:
Never done any of this before? No problem, we’ll walk you through it that night. Just show up ready to help and have fun. Yard signs available! Stop by any Volunteer Night to pick up signs for Lisa Demuth (Governor), Michele Tafoya (U.S. Senate), Tad Jude (Secretary of State), Ron Schutz (Attorney General), Scott Jensen (State Auditor), John Nagel (CD5 Congress), and many of our local legislative candidates. |
| SPECIAL EVENT — WEDNESDAY, OCT 21 | ||||||
Governor Debate Watch Party & Candidate Meet & Greet Hosted by Minneapolis Local Republican Candidates Special Guest: John Nagel, CD5 candidate for Congress and Ilhan Omar challenger Watch the governor debate with fellow Republicans and meet Minneapolis legislative candidates Abby Wolters, Diane Napper, Nick Peters, Ken Smoron, and John Holmberg. Light refreshments provided.
Space is limited to about 50 guests, so please RSVP to reserve your spot. |
| 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. Make checks payable to the committee name listed, not the candidate’s personal name.
JOIN US FOR VOLUNTEER NIGHTS Come have fun, meet other Republicans, and help our candidates win. Usually 15-20 people turn out, and there are plenty of snacks. Find what’s right for you:
Never done any of this before? No problem, we’ll walk you through it that night. Just show up ready to help and have fun. Yard signs available! Stop by any Volunteer Night to pick up signs for Lisa Demuth (Governor), Michele Tafoya (U.S. Senate), Tad Jude (Secretary of State), Ron Schutz (Attorney General), Scott Jensen (State Auditor), John Nagel (CD5 Congress), and many of our local legislative candidates. |
"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.
CD5 Convention
April 11, 2026
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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
Primary Election
Aug. 11, 2026
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