Jason Lewis Announces Key Legislative Endorsements
Mar 9, 2016Today, Jason Lewis announced another round of endorsements from Minnesota leaders. As a long time voice in the conservative movement and the grassroots candidate running to represent MN-02, Lewis is proud to share the endorsements of State Senator Karin Housley, State Representative Kathy Lohmer, State Representative Linda Runbeck and former State Representative Laura Brod.
In response to these endorsements, Lewis issued the following statement: “It is a tremendous honor to receive endorsements from these accomplished legislators. From the grassroots to locally elected officials, we are building a broad coalition of support. We continue to be humbled by the outpouring of support for our campaign that is focused on improving the economic climate for everyone in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.”
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“Jason has been an important voice in the conservative movement for 25 years. We are lucky to have his intellect and passion to carry our message forward. This is a critical year for Minnesota Republicans, and we need to elect a leader who won’t back down from the challenges that our district is facing. I trust Jason to be that leader, and I am proud to support him for the Republican nomination in the Second Congressional District.”
- State Senator Karin Housley, District 39
“I’m honored to endorse Jason Lewis for Congress in the 2nd congressional district. Jason is a champion for conservative ideals and a great defender of the Constitution. Minnesota needs Jason Lewis to fight for the principles and values we all hold dear.”
- Representative Kathy Lohmer, District 39B
“Jason Lewis is the consummate conservative thinker, debater, orator and expositor of political thought. As a result of his 25 years on the radio, conservative views gained a currency and a following never before known in Minnesota. Jason Lewis has significantly altered Minnesota’s political landscape, and I am confident he will do the same in Washington.”
- Representative Linda Runbeck, District 38A
“I have known Jason Lewis for years. And, while he and I do not always agree, I know him to be tough but fair. He is someone who digs into issues rather than relying on talking points. Jason not only knows what he stands for, he knows why he stands for it. That is exactly what we need in Washington.”
- U of M Regent and Former Representative, Laura Brod, District 25A
Senator Housley and Representatives Lohmer, Runbeck and Brod join a growing team of elected officials and leaders who have endorsed Jason Lewis for Congress, including Senator Dan Hall (SD-56), Senator Dave Thompson (SD-58), Representative Tony Albright (HD-55B), Representative Steve Drazkowski (HD-21B), Representative Jon Koznick (HD-56A), South St. Paul Councilman Bill Flatley, former MNGOP State Chairman Bill Cooper, business leader and former candidate for Governor Brian Sullivan, financial executive and veteran Chris Andryski, Retired Army Captain and Iraq War Veteran Jake Duesenberg, U.S. Air Force Veteran Nathan Krogstad, United States Marine Corps Veteran Greg OConnor, Commander Ty Sheridan, and 2nd Amendment advocate Dr. John Lott. Lewis has also been endorsed by the influential Freedom Club.
Jason Lewis spent 25 years on the air as a voice in the conservative movement. An active Minnesota resident for two decades, he and his wife Leigh have two young daughters, Lindsey and Lauren. Jason organized the first annual tax rally that has become a tradition in St. Paul, with thousands gathering to fight to keep more of what they earn. Jason is also an author, public speaker, and started his career as a business owner running Lewis Motor Supply, a small business founded by his grandfather.