As stated in our governing documents, the purpose of the Executive Committee is to manage the functions of the Republican Party within Minnesota's Senate District 45 as the facilitator of administration for the Full Committee, and to create and maintain an effective and permanent SD45 Republicans organization based on the SD45 Republicans’ objectives.
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ChairKathleen FowkeAs a former state senate candidate in 2022 and 2024, Kathleen understands the value of a strong team, a dedicated board, and a supportive family. In her state senate race, out of 56,760 votes, she came within 1,412 votes of taking that seat. She outperformed all up-ballot candidates in SD45, including President Trump. She's worked with several candidates and committees:
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Deputy ChairTravis MichelsTravis has served as our Deputy Chair since his election at our BPOU convention held in 2025. |
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TreasurerBrant SchulzBrant has a long history supporting the Minnesota Republican party. Just a few of his most recent positions:
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SecretaryWendy BeardWendy was last elected to serve as our secretary at our BPOU convention held in 2025. |
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At-Large Vice ChairCarrie MichelsCarrie has served as an At-Large Vice Chair since 2023. |
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Vice Chair (45A)Mike BangMary has served as an Area Vice Chair since her election at our BPOU organizing convention held promptly after redistricting took effect in 2022. |
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Vice Chair (45A)Lisa BealLisa has served as an Area Vice Chair since her election at our BPOU convention held in 2025. |
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Vice Chair (45A)Mary LeClaireMary has served as an Area Vice Chair since her election at our BPOU organizing convention held promptly after redistricting took effect in 2022. |
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Vice Chair (45A)Hana Qorri BanksHana previously served as an Area Vice Chair and as our treasurer. She has served as an Area Vice Chair since January 2026. |
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Vice Chair (45B)Denise KozojedDenize previously served as our secretary and chair. She has served as an Area Vice Chair since January 2026. |
Vice Chair (45B)Scott MossScott has served as an At-Large Vice Chair since 2023. |
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Vice Chair (45B)Ryan NessRyan has served as an Area Vice Chair since his election at our BPOU convention held in 2025. |
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Additional Vice ChairScott GrahamScott has served as a liaison to the Republican Seniors of Minnesota (a state party affiliate) since our organizing convention was held promptly after redistricting took effect in 2022. He was last appointed by the Executive Committee to serve as a Vice Chair in January 2026. |
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Additional Vice ChairSteve LeventhalSteve previously served as an Area Vice Chair and as our Secretary. He was last appointed by the Executive Committee to serve as a Vice Chair in January 2026. |
Under our governing documents, the Executive Committee comprises:
- the elected Officers of the SD45 Republicans, namely:
- Chair,
- Deputy Chair,
- Secretary,
- Treasurer,
- up to 2 Vice Chairs representing Senate District 45 (at large),
- up to 4 Vice Chairs representing House District 45A,
- up to 4 Vice Chairs representing House District 45B, and
- up to 5 additional Vice Chairs appointed by the Executive Committee.
Please contact us, if you are interested in serving in any open position.
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