Representative Paul Anderson, (R) Starbuck, was endorsed Saturday, April 13, as the Republican candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the District 12A. Several hundred delegates attended the convention in Starbuck where his endorsement was finalized. Also endorsed that day was Representative Mary Franson (R) Alexandria, for House District 12B. 

Karen Tharaldson, Starbuck, placed Anderson’s name in nomination and Bennett Zierke of Hancock seconded the motion. The motion to endorse passed unanimously.

House District 12A is made up of 80 townships and a number of municipalities in Big Stone, Pope, Stevens, Stearns, and Swift Counties. The district has strong agricultural and manufacturing segments, a flourishing tourism industry, a branch of the University of Minnesota, two ethanol plants, and many small businesses.

“I was pleased to be endorsed by the delegates at the recent Republican convention, and I pledge to work hard for all the people of 12A,” said Anderson. “I plan to take in as many events as I can and will be traveling throughout the district to visit with residents.”

Anderson is a fourth-generation family farmer and a lifetime resident of Pope County. He’s a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Morris and has been a school board member, township official and a county commissioner prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 2008. Anderson currently serves on the following committees in the Minnesota House:  Agriculture Finance and Policy (Republican lead), Sustainable Infrastructure Policy and Property Tax Division.

Anderson and his wife, Faith, live on the family farm in Pope County where they raise corn, soybeans and wheat. They have three grown children and five grandchildren.