Republicans in District 19B are starting up their endorsement process, with a debate scheduled 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 18 at the Rockford Community Center, commented Marion O’Neill of the Republican District 19B party.

Following the debate, an official endorsement convention will take place 6 p.m. Monday, May 24 at the Rockford High School auditorium.

District 19B consists of communities in eastern Wright County and a small portion of western Hennepin County. These include the cities of Albertville, Delano, Hanover, Montrose, Otsego, Rockford, St. Michael, Waverly; and townships Franklin, Rockford, Victor, and Woodland.