Dakota Times

Minnesota Rep. Tony Jurgens (R-District 54B) said he's "proud" to receive an endorsement from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fund PAC.

The Leadership Fund PAC Board announced their support for Jurgens last week. Jurgens shared the release in a post on his Facebook page. The board said they base endorsements upon "specific criteria," including how a candidate answers a questionnaire, voting records and leadership pertaining to business issues. The state-registered political action committee's goal is to support and promote candidates who are for developing and growing businesses and jobs in the state, and help them get elected.  

"Tony understands what it takes to grow Minnesota in today's challenging economy," Laura Bordelon, board treasurer, said in the release. "This endorsement reflects his willingness to support Minnesota employers and employees in House District 54B and around the state."

Bordelon said both businesses and employees need the backing of lawmakers to help make sure the state economy gets back to where it was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.