Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Issues Statement After Presidential Primary Bill Passage

Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Issues Statement After Presidential Primary Bill Passage

(Minneapolis, Minn.) - Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman issued the following statement after Governor Mark Dayton signed the bill continuing Minnesota's caucuses while having the Secretary of State administer a statewide presidential nominating primary.

"Keeping our caucus system while adding the presidential primary will increase participation and at the same time protect the important features of caucuses. This is good for voters and the parties. I want to thank DFL Chairman Martin, Representative Sanders, Senator Rest and legislative leaders for working closely with us and honoring the requirements we had for making this change."