SD31 GOP Convention 2026

The Courtyards of Andover
13545 Martin St NW
Andover, MN 55304
on
Saturday, February 21, 2026
at 10:30 a.m.

Registration opens at 9:30 AM and closes at 11:00 AM, 30 minutes after the convention is called to order. 

The Senate District 31 Republican convention shall be composed of delegates and alternates elected at the 2026 precinct caucuses. A quorum is required to transact any business. Your attendance is extremely important 

The convention shall be held for the purpose of: 

1. Endorsing a candidate for MN Senate for SD 31
2. Endorsing candidates for MN House for SD 31 (A side & B side)
3. Electing delegates and alternates to the congressional district and state conventions
4. Considering and adopting resolutions
5. Reviewing and approving proposed changes to the SD31 Republicans Constitution.
6. Transacting other business that may properly come before the convention. 

Convention Registration

We encourage you to register for the convention as soon as possible. You can save $10 by registering early. The deadline for early registration is: Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 11:59pm. 

The early registration fee is:

• Delegates and alternates: TBD
• Guests over the age of 18: TBD
• Underaged guests (not eligible to vote by the Nov 3, 2026 election): TBD which covers the cost of their meal

Registration at the door is:

• Delegates and alternates: TBD
• Guests over the age of 18: TBD
• Underaged guests (not eligible to vote by the Nov 5, 2024 election): TBD which covers the cost of their meal

Delegates, alternates, and guests can register early and pay online with a credit card or by check payable to 'SD 31 Republicans' and sent to: SD 31 Republicans Treasurer, P.O. Box 35, MN 55304.

In-person registration on the day of the convention is by cash or check payable to “SD 31 Republicans.” Credit/Debit cards will not be accepted at the door.

PCR Refund: The Convention registration fees (minus the dinner) are eligible for refund by the Political Contribution Refund (PCR) program by the State of Minnesota. A PCR receipt for $50 and an application form will be provided to all registrants. Note: All eligible MN voters can get a PCR refund of $75 in 2026, however, you can only submit one application. So you may want to wait until you have donation receipts totaling $75 before you submit your PCR application.

Buffet Dinner is Included

A buffet dinner is included in the registration fee. Coffee and water is also included.

Convention Documents

Please review the SD 31 constitution, convention rules, and agenda and provide feedback to the Constitution and Rules committee chairs prior to the convention. 

• Proposed SD 31 Constitution (coming soon)
  • Constitution Committee Chair, Brian Rule, rulebr@gmail.com
• SD 31 Convention Proposed Agenda and Proposed Convention Rules
  • Rules Committee Chair, Margaret Miller, mamiller831@gmail.com

Search and Nominating Committee

Anyone seeking to run for the MN Senate for SD 31 or MN House for 31A or 31B must appear before the Search and Nominating Committee. For more information, please contact the Search and Nominating Committee Chair, Jeri Bates at finnishgirl1968@hotmail.com.

👉 Anyone seeking election as a CD6 or State Convention delegate or alternate must sign up on the self-nominating form at the registration desk at the convention.