David Sandbeck

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David Sandbeck

Legal Marijuana Now Party

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November 8, 2022

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David Sandbeck (Legal Marijuana Now Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Elections

2022

See also: Minnesota gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

The following candidates ran in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Peggy Flanagan (D)	52.3	1,312,349
		Matt Birk (R)	44.6	1,119,941
		David Sandbeck (Legal Marijuana Now Party)	1.2	29,346
	Submit photo	Matt Huff (Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota)	0.9	22,599
		Mike Winter (Independence-Alliance Party of Minnesota)	0.7	18,156
	Submit photo	Kevin A. Dwire (Socialist Workers Party)	0.3	7,241
	Submit photo	Kent Edwards (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	11
	Submit photo	Lance Hegland (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	5
	Submit photo	Al Smith (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	4
	Submit photo	Olamide Jubril (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1,009

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,510,661
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Tamara Uselman (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

Incumbent Peggy Flanagan defeated Julia Parker in the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Peggy Flanagan	96.5	416,973
	Submit photo	Julia Parker	3.5	14,950

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 431,923
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

Matt Birk defeated Kent Edwards and Captain Jack Sparrow in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Matt Birk	89.3	288,499
	Submit photo	Kent Edwards	6.6	21,308
		Captain Jack Sparrow	4.1	13,213

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 323,020
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Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary election

Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

Matt Huff defeated Ed Engelmann in the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Matt Huff	59.1	1,003
	Submit photo	Ed Engelmann	40.9	693

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,696
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election

Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota

David Sandbeck defeated L.C. Lawrence Converse in the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		David Sandbeck	51.9	1,461
	Submit photo	L.C. Lawrence Converse	48.1	1,356

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,817
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2020

See also: Minnesota's 4th Congressional District election, 2020

Minnesota's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Democratic primary)

Minnesota's 4th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 11 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 4

Incumbent Betty McCollum defeated Gene Rechtzigel and Susan Pendergast Sindt in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 4 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Betty McCollum (D)	63.2	245,813
		Gene Rechtzigel (R)	29.0	112,730
		Susan Pendergast Sindt (Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota)	7.6	29,537
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	1,034

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 389,114
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 4

Incumbent Betty McCollum defeated Alberder Gillespie, Tiffini Flynn Forslund, David Sandbeck, and Reid Rossell in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 4 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Betty McCollum	84.0	80,048
	Submit photo	Alberder Gillespie	6.6	6,327
		Tiffini Flynn Forslund	4.5	4,312
		David Sandbeck	3.6	3,425
	Submit photo	Reid Rossell	1.2	1,154

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 95,266 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 4

Gene Rechtzigel defeated Sia Lo in the Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 4 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gene Rechtzigel	50.9	9,182
	Submit photo	Sia Lo	49.1	8,866

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,048 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Travis Ekbom (R)

Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary election

Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 4

Susan Pendergast Sindt advanced from the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 4 on August 11, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susan Pendergast Sindt	100.0	618

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 618 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign website

Sandbeck's campaign website stated the following:

“	ABORTIONS Abortion and contraception are essential to the health of women. It is vital for women in Minnesota to have access to health care that is safe and reliable. CRIME, PUBLIC SAFETY, & POLICE As Minnesota saw a 21% rise in violent crime in 2021, it's time for a new strategy to combat crime. Statistics show that funding law enforcement does not decrease crime, but increases it. It is not my belief that defunding the police would also solve the problem. Trust must be built between the police and community to resolve this issue. A supporter of our judiciary should not think that you deserve a maximum sentence for a first offense, but they should also understand that multiple offenses should not be treated the same as a first offense EDUCATION I believe in rebuilding the ladder of success through education. High school students should have the option to earn skilled certificates with their high school diploma as part of their high school curriculum. As a result of a financial benefit, students could no longer claim that they wouldn't use anything they learned in class in the real world JOBS We need to ensure that workers receive livable compensations and a safe working environment as we rebuild and bring back jobs in Minnesota.By graduating every year with certified labor skills, we could grow the job market.	”
—David Sandbeck's campaign website (2022)

2020

David Sandbeck completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sandbeck's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

My top three priorities are advocating for single payer health care, public financing of elections, challenging the military industrial complex.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Congress has abdicated too much of it's authority to the executive branch. This imbalance must be corrected. Congress has not been defending our constitutional rights, the implied right to privacy. Our fourth amendment rights have been repeatedly violated after the attacks on September 11th. Our foreign policy has been a disaster creating mass migration and instability in the world.

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

Bernie Sanders inspired me and gives me hope for our future. I would not likely be running to if he didn't first demonstrate there were so many progressives ready to challenge the status quo. He demonstrated the necessity of competitive primaries.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

A book that describes my political philosophy? I love the novel Jaws, it was the first novel I read at age 11. My aunt bought me the book. Climate change

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Characteristics that are important are politicians who practice what they preach. Leaders act and live their truth. So if you say you support Unions, do you shop union? Is there consistency in their words and actions? Also openness to learn new facts is critical.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Qualities I have that make me right for this office? I am a working class person. Born to a hair dresser and car wash attendant. I truly understand the struggle of working people! I want to fight for the working class, the working poor, the weakest among us with my all my heart, all my soul and all my mind. I can lead a life of service, and not be corrupted by easy money. I will never take money from the military industrial complex, insurance, and financial industry or anything evil. I will stand with and for the people in the 4th district always. I will put people over party. I will put country over party. I will fight corruption.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibilities of the office is to fiercely represent the people in the district. Defend the constitution. Improve peoples lives! Our republic has been transformed into an oligarchy that isn't representative of the people. I need to be a voice and a force of change!

What legacy would you like to leave?

I hope to leave a legacy of progressive policy that saves our republic from a ruling class of despicable people that don't give a darn about you!

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

My earliest memory is my mother taking me to Sears as a very young boy, for a photo set. I also recall my first day of preschool at Saint Matthews where I spent most of my early education before high school on the West Side of Saint Paul.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first real job was working for Saint Paul parks and recreation as a ski instructor and lifeguard from 2001-2008.

What happened on your most awkward date?

My most awkward date? I actually have not been on many! My first date was in college with a perfect nerdy guy, I just instantly felt a strong attraction for. I have allergies and I sneezed, it was juicy, it embarrassed me. Sadly, I didn't make the cut. I spent years loosing weight and when I reconnected with him, he was set to get married. I wish him all the joy, that only love can bring.

What is your favorite holiday? Why?

My favorite holiday was Christmas, but it's not the same now that the extended family does not get together at grandma's house like we used to. So now it's Thanksgiving because I love turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, and scratch made ravioli at our gatherings. The family attendance is better than Christmas these days.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is Jaws, it's the first novel I read. It got me interested in politics! The politics of the Mayor was a larger aspect in the book. The class struggle with the Chief, his wife, Hooper and everything was perfect! It is a perfect story! I read more Peter Benchley but Jaws is my favorite. Sorry to Stephen King, my favorite author, that my favorite book isn't one of his.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

If I could be a fictional character? When I picked my Halloween costume, I was Dirty Harry, Chief Brody, a wizard. Being a wizard was my favorite costume. As an adult I want to be the Goblin King from Labyrinth. But who could ever pull that off better than David Bowie?

What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?

I love my little town home. I don't have to shovel, I have a garage, and it's all mine. I live a simple life, and it pleases me.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I am a huge Dwight Yoakam fan. I was listening to a mix CD recently I made 16 years ago of his music, music which I paid for, but burned onto a cd. "Ain't that lonely yet" and "She wore red dresses" have been on mental repeat.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

All my life I struggled with my weight. I dropped 160lbs and have kept it off, hopefully for good this time. I struggled with being gay, I was closeted through high school. I still struggle with accepting myself.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

We need to end partisan districting.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Congress is unique because it's supposed to be the most powerful branch of government. Some people say the three branches are coequal but they are not! The Congress makes the laws, the congress controls the money and decides when we commit to war! At least that is what the constitution intended!

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Yes, previous government and political experience is helpful. Also someone can be there too long, loose touch and become less effective as a result.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Over the next decade, climate change is going to be the cause of or escalation factor of multiple crisis. Followed by the fact that the United States isn't the only superpower in the world. How will we function and peacefully coexist with another major superpower? A hint I will give you, is we need to start respecting international laws.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Well of course I want to be on the appropriations committee, followed by energy and commerce, then armed services.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes two years keeps part of the legislative body more attentive to the people.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I support term limits, especially since parties have an anticompetitive culture it would help keep leadership fresh.

If you are not currently a member of your party’s leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives, would you be interested in joining the leadership? If so, in what role?

I want very much to be a party leader and serve to challenge party corruption.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I want to be like Bernie Sanders who has consistently been on the right side of history.

Both sitting representatives 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?

So far running for congress I have spoken with hundreds of people. it is overwhelming how many struggles people share. I actually broke down and cried after hearing from someone who lost a daughter who was delayed access to care because her daughter was confused about insurance coverage from being between jobs and in the confusion was discharged instead of treated. Her daughter died as a result.

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