Local Republicans reflect on state GOP Convention
Steve Hallstrom
Special to The Farmer
Local Republicans say while meaningful and productive, the 2024 state GOP convention may prove to be a turning point in their party’s future.
The convention was held April 5th and 6th in Fargo, with multiple well-known candidates losing to those with much shorter resumes. Meanwhile, some high-profile candidates skipped the convention completely.
The largest upset came in the recommendation process for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, where three-time incumbent Kirsten Baesler lost in a landslide to newcomer Jim Bartlett. The final vote was 967-426. Also losing to a relative unknown was Julie Fedorchak, as farmer and veteran Alex Balazs bested her in a preliminary vote for the endorsement for U.S. House of Representatives before Fedorchak, aiming to move along a contentious and laborious final session, conceded the nomination to Balazs.
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