This is a nice endorsement for the Stenersen campaign. It’s not typical for a retiring legislator to make a full endorsement in a situation like this. Roger Reinert has many members of the Duluth city council on his side, so we’ll see who’s got the most sway.
State Rep. Mike Jaros today says he will back longtime Duluth DFL figure and labor leader Marsh Stenersen, in the Sept 9th. primary election. Rep Jaros, who has held the 7B seat in the Minnesota Legislature for 32 years, said his support is based on his belief that Stenersen best represents the people of his District.
Jaros said he doesn’t believe in “telling people who to vote for”, but he feels people should know who he personally thinks can do the best job. Jaros announced in June, he would not seek re-election this year due to health problems.
Jaros said he has known Stenersen for a long time and knows he’s a person “concerned abut the needs of working people, the elderly and people struggling to make it in this turbulent time”. “We agree on a wide range of issues, from the need for better health care for all, to increased financing for our schools and cities”, said Jaros.
Stenersen said he welcomes the support of the man who has worked for the people for so many years. “If elected”, said Stenersen,”I will try to continue to represent District 7B in the fashion of Jaros and his predecessor Willard Munger”.
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