Both candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 66A — Leigh Finke (D) and Trace Johnson (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Eighty-eight of the country’s 99 state legislative chambers will hold regularly scheduled elections in 2022. The Democratic Party controls Minnesota’s House of Representatives. Minnesota is one of 13 states with a divided government.
Here are excerpts from candidates’ responses to the question: What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
Finke:
- “Education and mental health care after COVID demand full attention and we must look forward, not back, to build a better future for our communities.”
- “We must protect healthcare autonomy and abortion access for women and LGBTQ people”
- “Expanding representation to all communities (including trans communities) benefits every voter.”
Johnson:
- “Fight Inflation, Reduce Taxes, and Fix the Economy”
- “Rebuild Public Safety and Hold Criminals Accountable”
- “Establish Excellent Schools and Empower Parents”
Click on the candidates’ profile pages below to read their full responses to this and other questions.
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