Candidate College
It doesn’t matter if you are an incumbent or a first time candidate, you need a team and a plan to WIN this election cycle.
2022 is a pivotal year for Republicans and we want to equip you with the tools necessary to achieve that goal.
This is your opportunity to meet panelists, vendors, candidates and others that can help you win and take the guess work out so you can put the time in meeting potential voters!
This will be a day loaded with information! We will address questions like…What events should a candidate attend? How do you engage on social media? How do you budget? How many volunteers do you need? How can I find more volunteers? Can you manage your campaign on your own? How much money do you need to raise? What are your campaign “must have’s”? How do I create my stump speech? How much lit do we print? How do I manage my data? How do I become a better speaker?
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 1 attendee ticket to conference, materials, morning networking coffee break and delicious lunch. (Complimentary photo headshot option for those that register by June 24th.) Photographer available onsite.
June 28th, 2022, 10 am- 4pm
Sheraton St. Paul/Woodbury Hotel
676 Bielenberg Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125
Kelly Jahner-Byrne
Event Host - Speaker, Author, Frm. Candidate for MN House & MN Secretary of State
Dr. Scott Jenson
Featured Speaker - Endorsed GOP Candidate for Governor
Brian Peters
Presenting Speaker - Executive Director, Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association
Neil Shah
Ran for MN Governor. He is a husband, father, business owner and the son of immigrants.
Kathy Tingelstad
Retired Republican MN State Legislator, won 7 elections, has mentored dozens of successful
Conservative candidates and past President MNFRW
Janet E. Johnson
Guest Speaker – Agency owner, coach, speaker podcaster with over 20 years in social media platforms.
Expert Panelists Will Answer Your Most Pressing Questions
Aaron Farris
CD1 Chair, Member of Young Republicans, Numerous Positions on BPOU Boards
Gregg Peppin
Republican strategist with over 30 years campaign experience, 20 years at the Minnesota Capitol in
multiple capacities including as Executive Assistant to the Speaker of the House.
Rick Weible
Election integrity speaker, data management, former Mayor St. Bonifacious
Julie Finch
Attorney – Copyright, Trademark, Social Media and Former MN Asst. Attorney General, former campaign chair SOS candidate.
Susan Shogren Smith
MN Election Integrity Team, attorney, foster parent.
What to Expect When You Attend
Learn from our Expert Panelists: Print, legal, data management, digital, finance, fundraising, volunteer growth, media, campaign management, scheduling and timeline management, campaign brand creation, website development and networking.
Need a campaign headshot? No problem! We will have an onsite photographer to capture a winning shot. (Included in your ticket price)
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: 1 attendee ticket to conference, materials, morning networking coffee break and delicious lunch. (Complimentary photo headshot for those that register by June 26th.) Photographer available onsite.
Virtual ticket option – online conference only.
Dress code: professional
Traveling from outside the metro? A special room rate has been negotiated for conference attendees. Please call the hotel to book directly at (651) 209-3280 and use booking code WIN MINNESOTA