Duluth's House District 7B, a Democratic stronghold, could be up for grabs after state Rep. Kerry Gauthier's embarrassing incident a few weeks back.
In a district where the incumbent's Republican challenger has been an afterthought, this could be an unlikely pickup for conservatives. To do this, they will need to be focused and stand united behind one challenger. The man for that is the endorsed Republican candidate, Travis Silvers.
Silvers is the ideal candidate for this position. A local small-business owner and family man, Silvers is focused on bringing good jobs to Duluth, strengthening education through positive reform, and serving as a true citizen legislator.
I was very disturbed by Jay Fosle's announcement he would run a write-in campaign for this seat. He is a Duluth Democrat's dream: a conservative candidate who will split the vote between Silvers and himself, allowing Duluth progressives to keep their stranglehold on the west end of the city.
Twin Ports' conservatives shouldn't let this opportunity go to waste. Jay Fosle should end his write-in campaign for this seat and stand behind Travis Silvers to send a true conservative leader from Duluth to St. Paul.
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Megan Kuelbs
Duluth
