Winona County Commissioner Announces Bid for House Seat

Winona County Commissioner Steve Jacob

(KWNO)-Winona County Commissioner Steve Jacob announced plans to seek the Republican Party’s endorsement for Minnesota House Seat 20B.  

That position is currently held by Rep. Steve Drazkowski, who announced his bid to fill the Senate seat held by outgoing Sen. Mike Goggin. Jacob’s district, which is comprised of western and northern Winona County, is in House District 20B, along with southern portions of Wabasha and Goodhue Counties and western Olmsted County.  

“With Drazkowski moving on to seek the Senate seat, District 20B will need a strong and proven conservative voice to fill the position Drazkowski has so competently held. Having won the Winona County District 3 commissioner position as a declared republican three elections in a row, the timing is right for me to run for this very important position. I am truly humbled by the community support I have received. If elected, the community can count on my continued dedication to conservative values,” Jacob said in a press release.  

Jacob said his priorities would be returning the state budget surplus to taxpayers, dealing with inflation, reducing government red tape, and empowering the private sector. He also said supporting law enforcement and the second amendment are important issues.