American politician
Aaron Repinski (born c. 1972 ) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2025. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota , he represents District 26A, in Winona County .[ 2] [ 3]
Repinski grew up in Winona, Minnesota , where he attended Cotter High School . He received an associate's degree from Winona State University . Earlier in life, he was a firefighter in Winona and in Fountain City, Wisconsin .[ 2]
In 2020, he was elected to represent the at-large district of the Winona City Council, defeating incumbent Paul Schollmeier by over 11 percentage points.[ 4]
Minnesota House of Representatives
In 2024, after 38 years in office, Gene Pelowski of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , representative for Legislative District 26A in the Minnesota House of Representatives , retired and did not seek reelection.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
Repinski ran for the seat in the 2024 election , defeating S. James Doerr in the Republican primary.[ 8] [ 9] Fair Vote Minnesota leader Sarah Kruger.[ 10] [ 11]
Electoral history
2020 Winona Council Member at Large[ 12]
Candidate
Votes
%
Aaron Repinski
6,559
55.70
Paul Schollmeier
5,171
43.92
Write-in 45
0.38
Total votes
11,775
100.0
Personal life
Repinski lives in Winona with his wife, Michelle. He is a member of the Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka ,[ 2] minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church .[ 13] [ 1] [ 14]
References
^ a b Rogers, Chris; Retter, Alexandra; Hathaway, Gabriel (November 6, 2024). "Election results: Hedin wins WAPS write-in" . Winona Post . Retrieved January 30, 2025 . ^ a b c "Repinski, Aaron - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present" . www.lrl.mn.gov . Retrieved January 30, 2025 .^ "Rep. Repinski, Aaron (26A) - Minnesota House of Representatives" . www.house.mn.gov . Retrieved January 30, 2025 .^ Retter, Alexandra; Rogers, Chris (August 16, 2021). "Sherman wins; local election results final" . Winona Post . Retrieved January 30, 2025 . ^ Tribune, Trey Mewes Star (January 18, 2024). "Winona legislator retires after 38 years" . Star Tribune . Retrieved January 31, 2024 . ^ Bierschbach, Briana; Albertson-Grove, Josie; Nehil, Tom; Brussee, Bryan; Lin, Ellie (August 30, 2024). "The races that could determine control of the Minnesota Legislature" . Minnesota Star Tribune . Retrieved January 30, 2025 . ^ McVan, Madison (July 15, 2024). "With no DFL endorsement, race to replace longtime DFL rep from Winona is wide open • Minnesota Reformer" . Minnesota Reformer . Retrieved July 22, 2024 . ^ a b "2024 State Primary Results for All State Representative Races" . Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved August 20, 2024 .^ a b "2024 Results for All State Representative Races" . Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved November 18, 2024 .^ "Kruger for MN House" . Kruger for MN House . Retrieved March 6, 2024 .^ Ingraham, Christopher (November 7, 2024). "Average Minnesota legislative seat swung 2 points to the right, data show" . Minnesota Reformer . Retrieved January 30, 2025 . ^ "2020 Results for Selected Contests in 71032 - Winona" . Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State . Retrieved January 30, 2025 .^ "Praise from the Pope" . Winona Post . December 24, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2025 .^ Griffith, Michelle (November 15, 2024). "The newbies: Get to know a few newly elected Minnesota lawmakers" . Minnesota Reformer . Retrieved January 30, 2025 .
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