Senate District 42 GOP Convention Hears Strong Messages from U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer, State Rep. Pam Altendorf and former U.S. Sen. Rudy Boschwitz

Senate District 42 Republicans received inspirational messages from national, state and local leaders during their annual convention at Wayzata Central Middle School on Saturday, March 8th. U.S. Rep Tom Emmer’s opening message energized the convention with a report on the pace of change in Washington and the focus on transparency and accountability to deliver on the commitments of the 2024 elections. 

State Representative Pam Altendorf (R-20A) was the keynote speaker and focused on the challenges of the current session of the Minnesota legislature. Former U.S. Senator RudyBoschwitz, beloved SD42 resident, delivered an eloquent message weaving together the political history of the past century, recounting the years of President Reagan and comparing them with current events.

During the convention, Tom Duntley of Plymouth was elected to serve a two-year term as Chairman. Jim Unterseher was elected Deputy Chairman. Terri Nelson will serve as Secretary and Michael Roeder as Treasurer of the organization.

Elected as Vice Chairs of the Legislative Districts were Jay Kakuk, Jake Moroshek and Bjorn Bjerke in District 42A, and Perry Nouis, Nyla Middleton, and Paul Hintermeyer in District 42B.

Also elected during the convention were the district’s delegates and alternates to the Republican Party of Minnesota’s State Central Committee. Serving as delegates will be Jim Unterseher, Terri Nelson, and Christine Snell. Alternates include Bjorn Bjerke, Kathy Burkett, Nyla Middleton, Jeanette Purcell, and Perry Nouis.

Senate District 42 is comprised of all Plymouth precincts (except P-16), Medicine Lake and Maple Grove P-12.