ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former Minnesota GOP Chairman David Hann reacts after being fired by his colleagues.
Hann was leader of the Republican Party for three years. Hann inherited the party’s six-figure debt and has succeeded in helping Republicans get back on their feet.
He was ousted by Wayzata City Councilman Alex Plechash, who says his main goal is to get a Republican governor in 2026.
Hann responded to his ouster in a statement shared with WCCO:
“It has been an honor to serve as chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota for the past three years, and I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish during my tenure. When I was elected in a special election in October 2021, the party was deeply in debt, our members were demoralized, and our donors and allies were frustrated by the party’s dysfunction.
Objectively, we have made great progress over the past three years. We have completely eliminated our long-standing debt, restored the trust of our donors, developed strong and effective relationships with our congressional delegation, the Republican Caucus organizations in the Minnesota House and Senate, and other conservative organizations working hard to help Republicans win over the to choose from all over the world. stands. This past cycle, we raised over $8.5 million in total, hosted a record-breaking Lincoln Reagan dinner, created an effective partnership with the RNC and the Trump campaign, exceeded all expectations on our turnout results and increased the vote count, and worked closely with the Minnesota House to help end the DFL’s “Trifecta.” When I leave office on December 31, the Republican Party of Minnesota will enter a new calendar year in a positive cash position on January 1 for the first time in over a decade, with no debt whatsoever. I cannot emphasize enough what it took to get us to that place and what an honor it was to lead the recovery of our party’s finances.
While I am disappointed by yesterday’s outcome, I plan to remain involved with Republicans while spending more time with my wonderful wife, my four children and my many grandchildren. I am indebted to the friends, volunteers and donors who helped make my term so successful. Thank you very much.”
Minnesota DFL Chairman Ken Martin says Hann was ousted with the help of far-right activists.
He says this proves, “If Minnesota Republicans regain power, they will be tied to the same far-right fringe that now dominates the national Republican Party.”
