is to insure that every endorsed Republican candidate
on the ballot in Brown County wins.

• We believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity. freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
• We believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.
• We believe free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
• We believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
• We believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
• We believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.
• We believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.
• We believe Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughtout the world.
• We believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles.

Our Demographics

General Demographics and Census Information for Brown County Republicans: Our borders are defined by the boundaries of Brown County. This includes the cities of Springfield, Sleepy Eye, New Ulm, Comfrey, and Hanska--the largest being New Ulm. The area is 60% urban and 40% rural. In our BPOU the total population is 26,911 and our vote turnout is 73%. We have 6% of people living below the poverty line. The largest ethnic groups are German, Norwegian, and Irish. 3,900 of our citizens have at least an Associates Degree, 2,600 are veterans, and 4,800 are over the age of 65. The median household income is $49,800. We have 3,200 people working in manufacturing, 1,600 in retail trade, 1,000 in education, 1,700 in health care, and 1,000 in agriculture.