About The SD 56  Republicans

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The SD56 Republicans is the official political unit of the Minnesota Republican Party that represents the interests of Republicans in the cities of Apple Valley, Rosemount, and portions of southeast Eagan

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Our Mission

To endorse, support and elect Republicans to fight for our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in our local, regional, state, and national governments. We pursue this goal by educating the citizens in the local area and supporting our local candidates with volunteers, funding, and encouragement.

Welcome to Senate District 56

Our Senate District meets in person the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:00

The Meeting Point
14537 Dodd Blvd.
Rosemount, MN 55068

Our leaders are elected by our members every two years.  Our current officers are:

SD56 Chair   Michael Pekarik
SD56 Deputy Chair   Noah Harber
SD56 Secretary   Rebecca Kauffman
SD56 Treasurer   Rob Dove
HD56A Chair   Gerardo Soriano
HG56B Chair   Michael Pekarik
HD56A Vice Chair   Josh Waterman
HD56A Vice Chair   Kim Bauer
HD56A Vice Chair  Christine Konakowitz
HD56A Vice Chair   Christi Daum
HD56A Vice Chair   Joshua Solano
HD56B Vice Chair   Charles Saleen
HD56B Vice Chair   Heather Saleen
HD56B Vice Chair   Kelly Sullivan
HD56B Vice Chair   Lori Urkiel
HD56B Vice Chair   Tony Baldwin