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Bob Cardinal (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 43A. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Cardinal completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.

Cardinal was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 43A of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Elections

2018

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A

Incumbent Peter Fischer defeated Bob Cardinal in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Peter Fischer
Peter Fischer (D)
 
61.4
 
12,253
Image of Bob Cardinal
Bob Cardinal (R) Candidate Connection
 
38.5
 
7,691
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
24

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 19,968
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A

Incumbent Peter Fischer advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A on August 14, 2018.

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Peter Fischer

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A

Bob Cardinal advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A on August 14, 2018.

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Bob Cardinal Candidate Connection

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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2016

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2016.

Incumbent Peter Fischer defeated Bob Cardinal in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A general election.[1][2]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 43A General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Peter Fischer Incumbent 55.07% 11,970
     Republican Bob Cardinal 44.93% 9,767
Total Votes 21,737
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State


Incumbent Peter Fischer ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A Democratic primary.[3][4]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 43A Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Peter Fischer Incumbent (unopposed)


Bob Cardinal ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 43A Republican primary.[3][4]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 43A Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Bob Cardinal  (unopposed)

Campaign themes

2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Candidate Connection

Bob Cardinal participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 21, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Bob Cardinal's responses follow below.[5]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1) Reduce the scope of state government with audit of all spending including major focus on Metropolitan Council to produce more efficiency.

2) Review the present Minnesota system of health care in reference to nationwide -- Affordable Care Act (Obamacare); to recognize Minnesota's share of 28 million Americans currently uninsured. SOURCE: Star Tribune , page A9, Monday, August 20, 2018.
3) Family First Focus in all legislation.[6][7]

”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Bipartisan legislation to make Minnesota functional in the future. Expect social support for all citizens, by developing Trust and Freedom to allow all Minnesota citizens the path to enjoy a healthy life.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[7] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Bob Cardinal answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ All professions, all vocations, e.g. institutions in the community that produce the spine as a workforce in helping the growth as evidence of life.[7] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ The 2013 film "12 Years a Slave" mirrors the book of the same name written and published in 1853. Author: Solomon Northup.[7] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Nonpartisan, Impartial, Equitable, Fair, Integrity, Honesty, Truthful, Trustworthy, Polite, Careful, Genuine, Balanced, Intelligent, Active, Positive, Knowledgeable, Experienced, Likeable, Personality.[7] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ Nonpartisan, Impartial, Equitable, Fair, Integrity, Honesty, Truthful, Trustworthy, Polite, Careful, Genuine, Balanced, Intelligent, Active, Positive, Knowledgeable, Experienced, Likeable, Personality.[7] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ A legitimate citizen and recognized member of the community that has demonstrated leadership ability.[7] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ Solid citizen comfortable in there community.[7] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ Welcoming my new born brother home from the hospital with my mother. I was 2 and one-half years old.[7] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ Newspaper delivery boy with paper route.[7] ”
What happened on your most awkward date?
“ Older neighbor student let air out of car tire, causing episode of missed actions.[7] ”
What is your favorite holiday? Why?
“ Thanksgiving. Most full family gathering.[7] ”
What is your favorite book? Why?
“ The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Kempis. Read as a 20 year old.[7] ”
If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?
“ Ishmael (Moby Dick) written by Herman Melville.[7] ”
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
“ Office in home to work at computer and view television news.[7] ”
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
“ "I want to hold your hand" The Beatles.[7] ”
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
“ Raising children.[7] ”
(For non-Nebraska candidates) What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?
“ 2 year term for House members and 4 year term for Senate members. House has twice the members.[7] ”
(For Nebraska candidates) What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?
“ One body to work legislation through. Two bodies to make legislation stronger.[7] ”
Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?
“ Yes. Experience matters.[7] ”
What do you perceive to be your state’s greatest challenges over the next decade?
“ Reform the education system in minnesota.[7] ”
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?
“ Nonpartisan and balanced research of the facts to bring about legislation.[7] ”
Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.
“ Yes. Serving as mayor of Maplewood for six years, I needed to balance views and opinions of facts with the whole council to accomplish positive lasting working policy.[7] ”
What process do you favor for redistricting?
“ Redistricting using recognized municipal boundaries to best results.[7] ”
If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
“ Yes. Rules & Legislative Administration. Governmental Operations and Veteran Services Policy. Education Policy Finance. K-12 Education Finance. Environmental & Natural Resources. Health & Human Resources. Local Government & Metropolitan Affairs.[7] ”
If you are a current legislator, what appealed to you about your current committees?
“ Not an incumbent.[7] ”
If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the legislature, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?
“ Not an incumbent.[7] ”
Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
“ No.[7] ”
Are you interested in running for a different political office in the future?
“ No.[7] ”
Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?
“ Yes. School district taxes for open enrollment between districts not equitable to property owners.[7] ”

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
  2. ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
  5. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
  6. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Bob Cardinal's responses," August 21, 2018
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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