Greetings, 

I wanted you to be the first to know that I have decided to run for the open CD8 State Vice Chair position. The seat will be open because Keri Heintzeman has decided not to seek reelection. I have attached my professional and political resume to this email (click here for the PDF) so you can see that I am qualified for the position and would be an asset to the CD8 Executive Committee if elected. 

The path to statewide victories and both House AND Senate majorities runs through CD8. It is crucial that the state party has the experience, resources, and a plan for victory and that CD8 is not taken for granted or ignored. The members of the State Executive Committee play a critical role in guiding our party towards victory but also holding our party leaders and staff accountable. I have the wisdom, courage, and proven track record to do exactly that. 

At the 2024 state convention, I lead the charge to save that platform from those in the metro who want us to become a pro-abortion party. God put the microphone in front of my chair on the floor that day and I used it to rally the convention to reject the radical changes to our party’s guiding principles. I’m not afraid to stand up and do the right thing. 

I will keep this email short. I want to earn your trust and vote on May 3rd for State Vice Chair. I will make every effort to call each and every one of you over the next few weeks to discuss CD8 and our state party. My phone and email are always open if you have questions or want to talk through what our party needs to win in 2026. 

There are not enough Republicans in Minnesota for us to pick and choose which ones we are willing to work with. Together WE can make CD8 and Minnesota go Red in 2026.

God bless you all!

In life,

Andy Aplikowski
SD33 
(m) 612-916-3232