Harley Droba
Harley Droba (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 3A. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Droba completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Harley Droba served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 2000. His career experience includes working as an entrepreneur. Droba has been affiliated with VFW.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A
Incumbent Roger Skraba defeated Harley Droba and Rich Tru in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Roger Skraba (R)  | 55.5 | 14,443 | |
 | Harley Droba (D) | 41.4 | 10,779 | |
 | Rich Tru (Forward Party Independent) | 2.7 | 712 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 73 | ||
| Total votes: 26,007 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Harley Droba advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Roger Skraba advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 3A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Droba in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Harley Droba completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Droba's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In my community, I'm known as the owner of a local restaurant and flower shop, and former proprietor who reopened the bowling alley. I've been instrumental in driving positive change, from reinvigorating activities for the youth to fostering unity within our city council. As a co-founder of IFalls Nice, I've helped nurture community spirit and hope.
Now, with my sights set on the State House, I'm fueled by a desire to serve Minnesota on a larger stage, advocating for unity and progress. I'm ready to bring my passion for service, community, and improvement to broader horizons.- Access to quality healthcare in rural areas is a pressing concern that requires immediate attention. The current requirement for residents to drive hours to access medical services is not only inconvenient but also potentially unsafe. There's a need to bring these vital services closer to home.
- Veterans in rural settings deserve better care and support. Efforts must be intensified to ensure they receive the necessary assistance and high-quality healthcare services they need right in their communities.
- The economic impact of tourism is significant and holds great potential for growth. It's crucial to invest in and promote local attraction.
I aim to improve medical facilities and transportation, striving to reduce barriers like lengthy travel distances for medical services. Supporting local clinics is also a priority, as easy physician access is vital due to the lower patient-to-primary care physician ratio in rural areas. My goal is to strengthen these clinics to provide comprehensive community care.
Attracting top healthcare professionals to rural areas is another commitment of mine. Given the staffing shortages in these regions due to factors like lower wages and fewer professional opportunities, I plan to create incentives for skilled healthcare workers to enhance the quality and availability of rural healthcare services.
I acknowledge the importance of specific programs like the Rural Health Care Program, which funds eligible healthcare providers for telecommunications and broadband services. I support initiatives bridging the digital divide and enhancing telemedicine capabilities to improve rural healthcare access.
DFL Veterans Caucus
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 12, 2024
