Aaron Repinski

Aaron Repinski
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 26A district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 14, 2025
Preceded byGene Pelowski
Winona City Council member
In office
2021–2025
Preceded byPaul Schollmeier
Succeeded byJason Dicus[1]
Personal details
Born1972 or 1973 (age 52–53)
PartyRepublican
SpouseMichelle
EducationCotter High School (secondary)
Winona State University (A.A.)
Occupation
  • Firefighter
  • Legislator
  • Business owner
WebsiteGovernment website Campaign website

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]

Early life, education and career

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] District 26A was quickly identified as a potential flip for the Republican Party: although Pelowski had won by over 10 points in 2022, the Winona area been trending conservative in recent years.[6][7]

Repinski ran for the seat in the 2024 election, defeating S. James Doerr in the Republican primary.[8] He then won the general election by five points[9] over the DFL nominee, Fair Vote Minnesota leader Sarah Kruger.[10] This was a 16-point swing in favor of the Republican Party, one of the largest swings in the House that year.[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
2024 Minnesota House District 26A Republican primary[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Aaron Repinski 2,247 86.69%
Republican S. James Doerr 345 13.31%
Total votes 2,592 100%
2024 Minnesota House District 26A[9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Aaron Repinski 12,240 52.74
Democratic (DFL) Sarah Kruger 10,916 47.04
Write-in 52 0.22
Total votes 23,208 100.00
Republican gain from Democratic (DFL)

Personal life

Repinski lives in Winona with his wife, Michelle. He is a member of the Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka,[2] a minor basilica of the Roman Catholic Church.[13] He owns Winona Tour Boat, a company offering Mississippi River cruises.[1] He also officiates weddings and has a hypnosis act.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b Rogers, Chris; Retter, Alexandra; Hathaway, Gabriel (November 6, 2024). "Election results: Hedin wins WAPS write-in". Winona Post. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Repinski, Aaron - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  3. ^ "Rep. Repinski, Aaron (26A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  4. ^ Retter, Alexandra; Rogers, Chris (August 16, 2021). "Sherman wins; local election results final". Winona Post. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  5. ^ Tribune, Trey Mewes Star (January 18, 2024). "Winona legislator retires after 38 years". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ a b "2024 State Primary Results for All State Representative Races". Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "2024 Results for All State Representative Races". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  10. ^ "Kruger for MN House". Kruger for MN House. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
  11. ^ Ingraham, Christopher (November 7, 2024). "Average Minnesota legislative seat swung 2 points to the right, data show". Minnesota Reformer. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  12. ^ "2020 Results for Selected Contests in 71032 - Winona". Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  13. ^ "Praise from the Pope". Winona Post. December 24, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
  14. ^ 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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