2026 Convention Info
April 24th – 25th 2026.
Friday: Training & Banquet
Saturday: Convention
CD7 2026 Convention Weekend
April 24-25, 2026
Trainings and the banquet will be on Friday, April 24.
The CD7 Convention will be on Saturday, April 25.
Link to register for the Convention, Banquet, and trainings below:
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE REGISTERING.
EACH individual will need to fill out the form to register. You CANNOT register more than one in the household at a time.
The Box Lunches and Banquet Tickets deadlines are Noon on April 18, 2026.
The online registration will be open until Noon on SATURDAY, APRIL 18.
Same day registration will be available at the $75/person.
When you reach the end (after the "submit" button), click the next link to PAY for your registration. Registrations are NOT valid, until payment is received.
The Box Lunches and Banquet Tickets deadlines are Noon on April 18, 2026.
The online registration will be open until Noon on SATURDAY, APRIL 18.
Same day registration will be available at the $75/person.
Convention Weekend Info
Friday Training
1:30-3:30PM on Friday, April 24
Anthony Kern, of Turning Point Action, will be teaching on Get Out The Vote (GOTV), specifically focused on door-knocking and phone calling.
Friday Banquet
$100/person
$50/Students
Special guest speaker: Anthony Kern with Turning Point Action.
VIP table and more information is available on the website.
The banquet will be at the SMSU- Lower Ballroom.
Deadline to register: April 18, 2026.
No refunds will be given.
Hotel Information
EverSpring Inn & Suites, $89, 507-532-3221.
Sleep Inn & Suites, 507-337-0103, $129.
Quality Inn, 507-401-4320, $130.
AmericInn by Wyndham, 507-218-2440, $130 Queen, $135 King.
For the block discount mention: 7th Congressional District – block expires March 25 or when full.
Convention Guest Information – Saturday
$75.
Must be pre-registered by April 18, 2026, no same day registration.
Guests must be sponsored by a Delegate. Each delegate may sponsor only one (1) guest. The Delegate sponsor is responsible for their guest’s behavior throughout the entire meeting. The Delegate sponsor must also physically accompany their guest to pick up their credentials on April 25. Guest admittance will be subject to review on a case-by-case basis. Members of the media are not allowed to be registered as guests.
Note: guests will be seated downstairs in the overflow room with a live stream.
No refunds will be given for guests.
Paying via Check
CHECK OPTION
If you select the “CHECK” option, you will need to mail in your check. Your registration will not be complete until payment is received.
An invoice will still be generated and provide you a total. If you want, you can print the page and mail it in with your check. Please include your name, BPOU, and your delegate/alternate/guest status.
If mailing a check, it must be POSTMARKED by Saturday, April 11, 2026 and received by noon on Saturday, April 18, 2026 to be considered “advance” registration.
If it is not received by the above date, the same day fee will apply for convention registration ($75) and no more box lunch or banquet tickets will be available.
Checks can be written to:
7th CD RPM
You will need to mail your check to:
Gregg Kulberg
CD7 Treasurer
350 Ash Ave W
Hector, MN 55342
NOTE: No refunds will be given for convention registrations.
Saturday Convention
The convention will start at 9:00am on Saturday, April 25.
Registration table will be open 7:30-9:30am.
Credentialing must be complete by the approval of the final credentials report. Your driver’s license will be required to check in for all events on Friday and Saturday.
Saturday Convention Costs
$50.00 in advance or $75.00 at the door. The registration form must be completed online (even if paying via check) to receive advance pricing. Online payment preferred: www.cd7mngop.com (or scan QR code). Payment must be received by noon on April 18, 2026 for advance pricing and food options. If paying by check, it must be POSTMARKED by Saturday, April 11, 2026 and received by noon on Saturday, April 18, 2026 to be considered “advance” registration (online registration still needs to be filled out). Make checks payable to: CD7 and mail to: Gregg Kulberg, Treasurer, CD7 Convention, 350 Ash Ave. W., Hector, MN 55342. No refunds will be given. The convention will start at 9:00am on Saturday, April 25.
Registration table will be open 7:30-9:30am.
Credentialing must be complete by the approval of the final credentials report. Your driver’s license will be required to check in for all events on Friday and Saturday.
Saturday Box Lunch / Concessions
Box Lunch: $15 available, see below.The SMSU dining area will be open on Friday and Saturday until 11 pm.
Box lunch includes: Choice of ham, turkey or roast beef sandwich, fruit, chips, cookie and water.
Nominations for CD7 Candidates
*It is required that anyone running for the Seventh Congressional District Republican endorsement must appear before the Nominating Committee by April 10 by 5:00pm. Call Co-Chairs Andy Carlson 320-221-1159 or Darrin Smedsmo 218-469-3370.
Official Seventh Congressional District Convention Call
TO: Delegates and Alternates of the Seventh Congressional District Republican Party
Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the Republican Party of Minnesota and the 2026 Call for Republican Party Congressional District Conventions issued by the Republican State Executive Committee, the 2026 Seventh Congressional District Convention is hereby called to meet at:
Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) – Upper Ballroom
1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258
On Saturday, April 25th 9:00AM
Registration table will be open 7:30-9:30am. Credentialing must be complete by the approval of the final credentials report. Your driver’s license will be required to check in for all events on Friday and Saturday.
The Seventh Congressional District Convention shall be composed of the Delegates and Alternates elected at the 2026 BPOU Conventions designated as lying within the boundaries of the Seventh Congressional District.
The Convention shall be held for the purpose of:
- Consideration of endorsement of a candidate for U.S. Congress
- Consideration of changes to the Seventh Congressional District Constitution and Bylaws
- Consideration of resolutions to the Republican Party Platform.
- Any other item that might properly come before this convention.
*It is required that anyone running for the Seventh Congressional District Republican endorsement must appear before the Nominating Committee by April 10 by 5:00pm. Call Co-Chairs Andy Carlson 320-221-1159 or Darrin Smedsmo 218-469-3370.
Convention Registration: $50.00 in advance or $75.00 at the door. The registration form must be completed online (even if paying via check) to receive advance pricing. Online payment preferred: www.cd7mngop.com (or scan QR code). Payment must be received by noon on April 18, 2026 for advance pricing and food options. If paying by check, it must be POSTMARKED by Saturday, April 11, 2026 and received by noon on Saturday, April 18, 2026 to be considered “advance” registration (online registration still needs to be filled out). Make checks payable to: CD7 and mail to: Gregg Kulberg, Treasurer, CD7 Convention, 350 Ash Ave. W., Hector, MN 55342. No refunds will be given.
Box Lunch: $15 available, see below.The SMSU dining area will be open on Friday and Saturday until 11 pm.
Box lunch includes: Choice of ham, turkey or roast beef sandwich, fruit, chips, cookie and water.
Guests: $75. Must be pre-registered by April 18, 2026, no same day registration. Guests must be sponsored by a Delegate. Each delegate may sponsor only one (1) guest. The Delegate sponsor is responsible for their guest’s behavior throughout the entire meeting. The Delegate sponsor must also physically accompany their guest to pick up their credentials on April 25. Guest admittance will be subject to review on a case-by-case basis. Members of the media are not allowed to be registered as guests. Note: guests will be seated downstairs in the overflow room with a live stream. No refunds will be given for guests.
Friday Night Banquet: $100/person, $50/Students. Special guest speaker: Anthony Kern with Turning Point Action. VIP table and more information is available on the website. The banquet will be at the SMSU- Lower Ballroom, deadline to register: April 18, 2026. No refunds will be given.
Friday Training (afternoon): More info to be announced on our website: www.cd7mngop.com
Hotel Info: EverSpring Inn & Suites, $89, 507-532-3221. Sleep Inn & Suites, 507-337-0103, $129. Quality Inn, 507-401-4320, $130. AmericInn by Wyndham, 507-218-2440, $130 Queen, $135 King. For the block discount mention: 7th Congressional District – block expires March 25 or when full.
Registration issues? Contact (320) 204-5643 or info@cd7mngop.com. Convention information will be updated on the website: www.cd7mngop.com
Tiffany Lesmeister-Knott, Seventh Congressional District Republican Party Chair (507) 430-1705
REGISTRATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY Saturday, April 11, 2026, received by April 18, to receive a meal.