indy041909
On the homepage
Vikings
Out There
Pardon Board
Petters
Home | Politically Connected | State Politics
Independence Party names Uldrich chairman, elects party director
Print this story
E-mail this story
Save to del.icio.us
Share on Facebook
Share on DiggMore from State Politics
The Independence Party of Minnesota elected longtime party activist Jack Uldrich as party chairman Saturday during its annual state convention in Lakeville.
It also created a new position of party director, electing Kari Johnson-Robinson to fill the post. Johnson-Robinson is a veteran IP member and a former candidate for lieutenant governor.
Uldrich will serve as chief spokesman for the party, and Johnson-Robinson will be responsible for the party's day-to-day operations.
Uldrich, a Minneapolis author and business technology forecaster, was the director of the office of strategic and long-range planning during the administration of Gov. Jesse Ventura, who ran on the party's ticket in 1998.
Johnson-Robinson, of St. Paul, is a real estate consultant and instructor at Capella University, said Uldrich. She ran for lieutenant governor in 2006 with gubernatorial candidate Pam Ellison.
JEAN HOPFENSPERGER
Recent State Politics stories
Legal fees the latest battle in case that alleged payments to Coleman - April 19, 2009
Legal fees the latest battle in case that alleged payments to Coleman - A high-bucks battle over legal fees has reinvigorated a case that roiled Minnesota's 2008 Senate race. More
- Legislators take a field trip to the Metrodome
- Not all forgiven
- Quam exits firm to help husband run for governor
- Library is pressed to take gang force report off Web
- Backed by House, 6 patients sue Pawlenty, state officials
- Sowing survivalism seeds on talk radio
- As commission presses, Vikes will 'move on'
- Lowry Bridge, Saints, Como Zoo fighting for your money
- Minn. GOP biggest user of tax break Pawlenty axed
- Minn./Wis. reciprocity: Will workers be torn between two tax bills?
Current state office holders
Governor: Tim Pawlenty
One of only a few prominent Republicans to win a competitive re-election contest in the Democratic sweep of 2006, Tim Pawlenty is widely seen as politically shrewd and naturally likable.
- Lt. Governor: Carol Molnau
- Secretary of State: Mark Ritchie
- Attorney General: Lori Swanson
- State Auditor: Rebecca Otto
Minnesota's political giants: Learn more about the men and women who have shaped Minnesota's political history.
 Receive Customized E-mail AlertsSign up for My Car Searches & E-mail Alerts. |
Win tickets to see Brett Dennen at Pantages Theatre.Vita.mn presents Brett Dennen with Grace Potter and The Nocturnals at Pantages Theatre on Nov. 27. |
Comment on this story | Read all 9 comments | Hide reader comments