Minnesota 1st Congressional District Race

(ABC 6 Information) – Incumbent Republican Congressman Brad Finstad, Democratic candidate, Jeff Ettinger, Grassroots-Legalize Hashish Celebration of Minnesota candidate, Brian Abrahamson, and Authorized Marijuana Now Celebration candidate, Richard Reisdorf are all working within the basic election on November 8.

Brad Finstad (R)

Brad Finstad (R) was elected to Congress in a particular election on August 9, 2022 to interchange Jim Hagedorn (R), who died whereas in workplace in February 2022. Finstad defeated Jeff Ettinger (D) within the particular election, 51.1% to 46.9%.

Additionally, Finstad handily defeated Jeremy Munson (R) within the August 2022 Republican Major for U.S. Home Minnesota District 1 to maneuver on to the November 8 basic election, 75.6% to 24.4%.

Finstad is a 4th-generation farmer and resident of the New Ulm space. He and his spouse, Jackie, are the proud dad and mom of seven youngsters. A graduate of the College of Minnesota with a level in Agriculture Training and an emphasis in Rural Management Growth, Brad and Jackie now function an agriculture enterprise in New Ulm whereas working alongside prolonged household to run their generational household farm.

Finstad has served as President Donald Trump’s State Director for USDA Rural Growth in Minnesota the place he labored to assist infrastructure enhancements, enterprise improvement, homeownership, group providers equivalent to colleges, public security, well being care, and high-speed web entry in rural areas. He beforehand served three phrases within the Minnesota Legislature. In 2017, he was appointed Minnesota’s State Director of USDA Rural Growth and held govt positions with the Minnesota Turkey Growers Affiliation and the Middle for Rural Coverage and Growth.

Finstad is a robust supporter of the Second Modification, defending the unborn, and retaining authorities out of the best way so entrepreneurs, farmers, and small companies can thrive.

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Jeff Ettinger (D)

Jeff Ettinger (D) defeated James Rainwater and George Kalberer within the August 2022 Democratic Major for U.S. Home Minnesota District 1. Ettinger acquired 92.1% of the vote to Rainwater’s 5.6% and Kalberer’s 2.2%.

Ettinger will face incumbent Republican Congressman Brad Finstad on November 8 in a rematch of the August 2022 Particular Election which noticed Finstad profitable and changing Jim Hagedorn (R), who died whereas in workplace in February 2022.

Jeff and his spouse LeeAnn moved to Austin 30 years in the past and collectively constructed a household and set deep roots in the neighborhood.​ Jeff served as CEO of Minnesota’s personal Hormel Meals, the place he created 1000’s of jobs, expanded revenue sharing for the corporate’s employees, and was named Accountable CEO of the 12 months. Jeff now leads the Hormel Basis, serving to to enhance the standard of life in Austin and neighboring communities.

Ettinger is working to decrease the price of residing for Minnesotans, defend girls’s freedoms, strengthen colleges and extra.

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Brian Abrahamson (Grassroots-Legalize Hashish Celebration of Minnesota)

Brian Abrahamson was the lone candidate for his social gathering and grabbed all 361 votes within the August 2022 major to advance to the November 8 basic election.

Abrahamson is a husband, father, and caregiver. He’s devoted to serving to people with disabilities. 

As a politician since 2016, Abrahamson is a third Celebration candidate for Congress. He’s working as a Grassroots Legalize Hashish Celebration candidate, and goals to be a voice on progressive points equivalent to hashish legalization, Medicare for all, tuition free training, tuition forgiveness, environmental initiatives, farming, tax cuts for the center class, saving social safety, and fixing infrastructure.  

Abrahamson can be a Professional Alternative candidate, and is supportive of a girl’s proper to decide on clear healthcare choices.

Abrahamson considers himself an inspiration to 1000’s as he misplaced 200 lbs. He strives to spotlight the pillars of his marketing campaign, and his life: #dedication #willpower #consistency.

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Richard B. Reisdorf (Legalize Marijuana Now Celebration)

Richard B. Reisdorf was the lone candidate for his social gathering and grabbed all 565 votes within the August 2022 major to advance to the November 8 basic election.

Reisdorf additionally ran within the particular election on August 9, 2022 to interchange Jim Hagedorn (R), who died whereas in workplace in February 2022. Reisdorf completed third behind winner Brad Finstad (R), and challenger Jeff Ettinger (D) receiving 1.3% of the vote with 1,543 complete votes.

Reisdorf is a U.S. Navy Veteran and lively member of Disabled American Veterans and Veterans for Peace.

Reisdorf is an advocate for veterans healthcare and an avid opponent of the intense monetary, environmental, and human prices of U.S. wars.

Reisdorf additionally has a lifetime of service and sacrifice, organizing and volunteering, group involvement, and is a member of assorted golf equipment.

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