明尼苏达共74岁的Paul Torkelson Rep. Paul Torkelson, 以家庭和农耕为由,18年后不会再竞选连任。 Minnesota Rep. Paul Torkelson, 74, won't run for re-election after 18 years, citing family and farming.

明尼苏达州代表Paul Torkelson是共和党人,自2008年起为第15B区服务,宣布他不会在2026年寻求连任,结束其18年的任期。 Minnesota State Representative Paul Torkelson, a Republican who has served District 15B since 2008, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026, ending his 18-year tenure. 来自汉斯卡的74岁的农民说,他们希望花更多的时间与家人相处,减少农活。 The 74-year-old farmer from Hanska cited a desire to spend more time with family and reduce farming duties. 他担任了关键委员会主席,并帮助为扩大14号公路的四道通道提供资金。 He chaired key committees and helped secure funding for a four-lane expansion of Highway 14. Torkelson计划继续参与州政府的兼职工作,并将继续任职,直到其继任者于2027年1月就职为止。 Torkelson plans to remain involved in state government part-time and will continue serving until his successor takes office in January 2027.