The Free Press, Mankato, MN - Andy Davis endorsed as GOP candidate

Wed, Nov 25 2009

Corrections | Police Logs | NIE | Special Sections |

Resources

Print this story

Post to del.icio.us

Photos

Andy Davis talked of his military service, his deep roots in St. Peter, his support of traditional values and the importance of strong schools and colleges during his successful bid for the Republican Party endorsement in St. Peter Saturday.
Pat Christman / Pat Christman

St. Peter businessman Joel Brinker was an unsuccessful contenders for the District 23A Republican endorsement at a party convention Saturday in St. Peter.
Pat Christman / Pat Christman

Rural Lafayette farmer Perry Meyer was an unsuccessful contender for the District 23A Republican endorsement at a party convention Saturday in St. Peter.
Pat Christman / Pat Christman

Andy Davis endorsed as GOP candidate

To take on Morrow for District 23A seat

By Mark Fischenich
The Free Press

“We need to think of securing this seat for the future instead of flip-flopping,” he said, promising to be relentless as a campaigner and as a representative of the people of District 23A.

Davis spoke of his service to the country in the U.S. Army, his opposition to gay marriage and abortion and his deep roots in St. Peter. His ancestors were among the founders of the town, he’s a descendant of former Congressman Charles R. Davis and he’s the grandson of former St. Peter Mayor Doug Pyan.

He told of learning of the role of small businesses in our economy from working in the Culligan business of his father, Paul “Gus” Davis.

And after serving tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq, Davis said can handle the rigors of a legislative campaign.

“I’ve been in a lot tougher situations than facing a Democrat,” he said.

<< Previous |