Keith Downey shook hands and chatted with GOP delegates before the vote.
![Keith Downey greeted folks in the hallway at their central committee meeting. He was later elected party chair. Saturday, April 6, 2013 ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/PXHHPED5FBFITPLXA5BUQIYKYM.jpg?&w=1080)
Downey supporters cheered as he took the stage.
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House minority leader Kurt Daudt congratulated Keith Downey after he was elected elected party chair.
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Photos: Keith Downey new GOP chair
Keith Downey new GOP chair at their central committee meeting in Bloomington.
April 6, 2013 at 7:01PM
It’s too soon to tell how much the immigration crackdown is to blame.
