Chris Rausch (Minnesota)

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Chris Rausch
Image of Chris Rausch
Elections and appointments
Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

High school

Burnsville High School

Other

The Los Angeles Film School, 2009

Personal
Birthplace
St. Paul, Minn.
Religion
Christ Follower
Profession
Transportation
Contact

Chris Rausch (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 53. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Rausch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Chris Rausch was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He earned a high school diploma from Burnsville High School and a degree from The Los Angeles Film School in 2009. His career experience includes working in the transportation and movie industries. Rausch has been affiliated with Venture and 30forFreedom.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Minnesota State Senate District 53

Incumbent Matt Klein defeated Chris Rausch in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 53 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Matt Klein
Matt Klein (D)
 
58.2
 
21,501
Image of Chris Rausch
Chris Rausch (R) Candidate Connection
 
41.6
 
15,373
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
42

Total votes: 36,916
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Matt Klein advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 53.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Chris Rausch advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 53.

Campaign finance

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Chris Rausch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rausch's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I grew up in the south metro and spent my summers up north on my grandparent's farm. I am a film school graduate, a small business owner, and currently serve students and educators nationally by providing meaningful solutions to the challenges they face inside and outside of the classroom.

I'm married to my beautiful wife Heidi and I'm a father to our 2-year-old daughter Avanelle. We live in South St Paul in a charming home, and we love it! Together, we enjoy exploring the cities, adventures at the park, and making s'mores over our fire pit.

We have had the honor of supporting many amazing causes, ministries, and organizations in life. More recently, we've experienced a growing burden to step out and serve in a different way by running for State Senate. It has become clear that Minnesota is on the wrong path, and we know it. We don't need politics, we need leadership that is rooted in character, common sense, and truth. We need leaders who steward policies that cultivate life and liberty for every person. Minnesota is our great North Star State and I believe our best days are ahead of us! We just won't get there with the current policies that are hurting us. Very simply, We Deserve Better.
  • The Economy - Record Inflation is hurting us. Gas and food prices are soaring. Minnesotans are some of the most over-taxed people in America. We're here because of Biden, Walz, and their agenda. Things should be cheaper and leaders should focus on the narrow tasks of government, not ruling your life. Minnesota is a reservoir of held-back prosperity! I'll champion policies that unleash our economic potential and real relief for Minnesota families. We deserve better.
  • Education - We need to fund kids, not institutions. Minnesota continues to spend additional tax dollars on education each year. How have students benefited? Test scores and graduation rates are down. Mental health issues, drug use, and suicides are up. Students are struggling and money won’t fix these problems. I’ll work to empower parents, students, and our teachers in a better direction. Our parents, students, and teachers deserve better.
  • Public Safety - Enough with crime! Laws do not change the heart. We don’t need more laws. More than ever strong courageous moral leadership is not needed, it’s necessary. Our neighborhoods should be safe. I support those who serve, I value every life, and believe in holding every criminal act accountable. Our community deserves better.
America was birthed as one nation in faith to secure a more perfect union of liberty & justice for all people. At times, those before us have failed. Our story is also full of greatness when we chose to lead with courage. Our shared American values and ingenuity have led this world in remarkable ways and Minnesota is a meaningful part of that rich history.

Unfortunately, over these last few years, we have witnessed our great state stumble. Now, destructive policies & un-American values are causing greater damage to our community. We are not on the right path, and we know it.

Inflation, Record Gas Prices, Food Shortages, the Sexualization of our Children, Heavy Taxes, Division, Lies, Lockdowns, Censorship, Mandates, Crime, Abuses of Power, Open Borders, Fraud, Election Integrity, Drugs, Suicide, Devaluation of Life, Skin Color vs Character, Social Justice vs Accountability, & Defunding our Police?

Look at where these actions and policies have brought us! We can not afford to be led further down this destructive path.

Today, I am standing to say, "NO MORE!" We are better than this. I believe our best days are truly ahead of us but the society we seek is found in a return to our founding principles. This great republic was forged in deep humble faith as one nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. It is time for courage and to stand up for what is right, not because it is easy but because it is necessary. That is why I am running. We Deserve Better!
I look up to my grandmother who's gone now. She exemplified grace and truth in everything she did.
Character, common sense, and truth are the most important anchors in my opinion.
I'm an advocate of people and believe in leaving things better than you found them. I'm passionate about the well-being of others. I've said previously leadership is about character, truth, and trust. I have consistently in my life strived to be the example of these things and inspire those around me to embody the same.
Proposing and making laws the protect and cultivate the well-being and liberty of all Minnesotans.
A legacy of truth, prosperity, and kindness.
I would say the appearance of Facebook becoming the social network among my jr high and high school classmates.
I worked at a golf course shinning shoes. I worked there for a summer.
I see the economy, education, and public safety at the top of the issues facing Minnesotans currently. Additionally, unlocking Minnesota's energy potential is key for the next 10 years.
I believe having checks and balances are very important and should remain as is.
I believe a person of character, common sense, and who seeks out truth best serves Minnesota.
Yes, relationships are the foundation of society. When you're working alongside others for multiple years it's important to treat people with kindness and respect even amongst differing opinions if one hopes to truly find joint solutions to challenges.
People know things are not good and the direction we're currently heading isn't benefiting them, it's hurting their lives. People are looking for trust, truth, and character. I've been impacted by quite a few stories so far which I will simply say those people deserve better from our leadership.
I believe in checks and balances, as did the founding fathers. We are all in this together and agreement is important in how we walk out our actions together. Checks and balances are beneficial.
I believe a compelling argument comprised of facts and truth should dictate direction. Listening to others who don't see eye to eye is necessary to discover a path forward together.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 21, 2022


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