Republicans endorse candidate for District 19A

Keith Allen earned the Republican endorsement in his run for Minnesota House District 19A.

Allen is a longtime farmer from rural Kenyon, a district representative for Congressman Brad Finstad, and a former Minnesota Farm Bureau Board member. He announced he was running last fall. He seeks to replace Rep. Brian Daniels, who is retiring.

District 19A includes southern Rice County, and parts of Goodhue and Waseca counties.

According to a press release, Allen has more than two decades of experience in farming and agriculture business, and was a member of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership. His community service also includes time on the Goodhue County Board of Adjustment, the Dale Lutheran Church Board, and on the Board for Cherry Grove Township.

"I'm humbled to have earned the trust and support of local Republicans to be the Republican-endorsed candidate for District 19A," Allen said in a statement. "I look forward to bringing my decades of experience in the agriculture industry and rural conservative values to the Capitol and to be a strong voice for our communities.

"I want to thank Rep. Brian Daniels for his years of service to our area; he leaves big shoes to fill and I will work hard to continue his legacy of conservative leadership and fighting for the issues our district cares about."