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House District 10A: Candidates outline their positions

Local forums held Tuesday

Posted: October 23, 2012 - 11:41pm
 
By Mike O'Rourke
Associate Editor

The challenger called for less government while the incumbent called for less partisanship.

Republican Chris Kellett of Brainerd and Rep. John Ward, DFL-Baxter, emphasized different points Tuesday as they addressed a crowd of about 20 at the Brainerd Lakes Area League of Women Voters’ candidate forum in the music room at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.

Kellett, a small business owner in her first run for public office, said it was time for the district’s epidemic of high unemployment and foreclosure figures to end.

“This has to stop,” she said.

She called for government to be reduced and regulations to be streamlined and noted her support for gun and property rights.

“I’ll work hard to protect your freedom,” she said. (Click here to read this Brainerd Dispatch article)

Kellett beats Martin for House 10A endorsement

Posted: March 31, 2012 - 5:42pm
Brainerd Daily Dispatch
 
AITKIN — Political newcomer Chris Kellett, 45, of Brainerd, won a first-ballot victory against Kurt Martin, 54, of rural Brainerd Saturday for the Republican endorsement for House District 10A. (click here to read this Brainerd Daily Dispatch article)

Two contested races at GOP endorsing convention

Posted: March 30, 2012 - 9:31pm
A two-way race is expected for the GOP nod for the House seat in District 10A. The candidates are Chris Kellett of Brainerd and Kurt Martin of rural Brainerd. (click here to read this Brainerd Dispatch article>>)
 
Press Release
February 28, 2012
Chris Kellett seeks Republican endorsement in District 10A.
Chris Kellett, longtime Brainerd resident and business owner, describes herself as a concerned citizen answering a call to listen to and serve the people of Minnesota’s House District 10A. Kellett, who has also been active in numerous volunteer capacities, pledges to focus on jobs, education, seniors and fiscal responsibility.(click here for more>>)