2025 Carver County Convention

Waconia Middle School Auditorium

1400 Community Dr, Waconia, MN 55387

2025 Carver County Republican Convention

Join us! 

Hear from elected officials, meet new people, make friends, get involved, and be engaged!

Special Guests will include:

Congressman Tom Emmer, MN 6th District
MN GOP Chair, Alex Plechash

Program will include legislative updates from:

Senator Julia Coleman & Senator Glenn Gruenhagen
Majority Whip, Representative Jim Nash Representative Bobbie Harder

George Washington's Birthday

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Waconia Middle School, 1400 Community Dr, Waconia, MN 55387

Doors open at 8 am, for Registration, Networking, and Snacks.

Gavel Down at 8:30 am

Convention Guest Chair, Senator Mark Koran
George Washington Elephant

Foundational information and resources

Volunteers

Volunteer to help at Convention.

Come help make the day run smoothly.

Volunteers Sign Up


Convention Cycle
Convention Cycle Information and Resources

CD6 Convention will be March 29th.  Details will be forthcoming.

Political Processes

Learn about the Party Cycle and Processes

  • 2 year cycle from Caucus through Conventions 
  • Delegates are Voting Members
  • Republicans can Run for office

Learn more here

Learn about the BPOU

Elections

Elect Executive Officers

  • Chair
  • Deputy Chair
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer

Interested in Running?

Applications for Executive Offices are open now through Friday, February 14th at Noon.  

Candidate interviews via Zoom the week of February 22, in advance of the convention.  (Please email Joe Scott at Joes@scottassoc.com if you have interest). 

Become a Part of the Executive Committee

This high performing group of volunteers are committed to two years of service, creating opportunities, bringing events to life, and carrying out the critical duties of the Carver County Republicans. 

There are 13 Vice Chair seats available
  • 2 seats per County Commissioner District (x5)
  • 1 seat per House district (x3)
  • Voted on during break-out sessions in the program.
  • No need to "pre-register" or apply, nominations will take place within sub-caucus breakout sections.
  • Area delegate contact lists can be provided upon request after registration and list agreement are received.

Interested?  Questions?

State Central Delegates

Run to be a State Central Committee Delegate

  • Delegates attend 2 meetings per year.
  • Elect MN GOP Leadership.
  • Each meeting attendance usually costs $50-75.
  • Vote on MN GOP bylaw changes.
  • Provide Oversight on State Party
  • Tentative Dates for the 2025 meetings are Saturday, June 14th and Saturday, September 13th.
  • Candidates will be presented in order of early registration. 
  • Registration is needed to populate your name to the paper ballot. (check the box when you go through pre-registration)
  • We have been allotted 7 Delegates and there will be room for up to 3x alternates (21 alternates) per the MN GOP Constitution (Article IX, Section 1, Number 4).

Questions About the SCC?

Registration is open until 9 am 2/22

Delegate contact lists can be provided upon request after registration and list agreement are received.

Are you unable to make the meeting due to a conflict, but still consistently dedicated to the efforts? You can run in absence for a position or SCC Delegate.

*having a sponsor present is highly encouraged.

Step 1- You must register in advance.  Be sure to indicate your interest in SCC in the advance system (so you are on the ballot).  ALSO- please provide written information for the voting body.

THIS IS INTENDED TO BE USED AS A RARE EXCEPTION

Step 2- If you would like to reach out to delegates to campaign for your desired position, you must complete a list agreement.  

Please use this form to request a list agreement.

Registration 

$10/each Advance Registration for Delegates and Alternates

$15/each for Guests (you can pay in advance to save time)

$15 /each at the door for Delegates and Guests

Start the year off RIGHT - PCR Donation Option- Pay $75 now and get your registration and a complimentary t-shirt!

All teens under 18 may attend free of charge with family.  We recommend joining in and connecting with the Carver County Teenage Republicans.

Registration for Convention

Advance Registration Portal Link

Advance Registration will close at 11:59pm on Friday, February 21st.

Carver County Republicans

Registration will include a meeting program and notebook & pen set.