(St. Paul, MN) — Minnesota’s Republican Party has elected a new chair following the ouster of Jennifer Carnahan. On Saturday, party members voted for former state Senate Minority Leader David Hann. Hann, who served in the Senate for 14 years, was elected over several other candidates. According to reports, his main goals with be rehabilitating the party image, attracting new voters, and investigating the 2020 election. Former GOP Chair Carnahan stepped down following various scandals related to sexual trafficking, assault and harassment by former associates and staffers.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
