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Ken Fitzgerald
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Mount Angel Seminary, 2006

Personal
Birthplace
Elk Grove Village, Ill.
Religion
Roman Catholic
Profession
Vice President of Purchasing for Walker Bookstore
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Ken Fitzgerald (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 45B. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Fitzgerald completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Ftizgerald was born on April 9, 1979, in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. He graduated from the Mount Angel Seminary with a bachelor's degree in 2006. Fitzgerald's professional experience includes working as Vice President of Purchasing for Walker Bookstore. He also has worked as a history teacher and sports coach.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B

Incumbent Mike Freiberg defeated Ken Fitzgerald in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mike Freiberg
Mike Freiberg (D)
 
70.6
 
17,929
Image of Ken Fitzgerald
Ken Fitzgerald (R) Candidate Connection
 
29.3
 
7,430
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
26

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

Total votes: 25,385
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mike Freiberg advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Ken Fitzgerald advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 45B.

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Ken Fitzgerald completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Fitzgerald'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 am a husband of one, father of two (4 and 2 years old), living in Robbinsdale. I currently work as the VP of Purchasing for Walker Bookstore, but like to spend my time hanging out with my family, and playing soccer, sand volleyball, golf, or biking. Once my kids are older, I hope to get back into coaching soccer and volleyball, as I've had a lot of success, helping teams with losing records, become championship contenders and winning multiple state titles. I've also served as a missionary and humanitarian all over the world, from Mexico to Haiti to Rwanda.
  • Common Sense for the Common Good
  • Localism, not Socialism
  • Economic Recovery, Safe Communities!
Education, health care, the poor, and dialogue between opposing parties.
Humility, first and foremost, which is knowing one's place before God, and before each other, who receives power only to serve, not to be served or simply to rule. We need men and women of integrity, who are honest with their constituents and colleagues, and understand their strengths and weaknesses. The elected official should be a good listener, but also needs to be able to articulate what they believe. An elected official should have the courage and boldness to challenge the status quo, ask challenging questions, not fall into partisan politics on every issue, and stand on their own two feet to best represent their constituents.
I think I have a penchant for challenging the status quo, not settling for mediocrity, wanting everyone to succeed, and assisting those in most need. I think I am able to ask questions that lead to the answers we are looking for and can dissect what's working well so as to strengthen it, and find the holes, the weaknesses, and fix them or eliminate them when necessary.
I had a paper route when I was in elementary school and kept it for multiple years. Not only did I have to deliver papers, but I had to go around asking for money to pay for the paper.
Crime & Punishment by Dostoevsky. It was captivating, fantastic character development, and depth of analysis of the human condition, and I loved the ending. I did not see it coming and hit me so profoundly that despite our flaws and failings, the power of love and devotion that is within the human spirit. Love covers a multitude of sin thanks be to God. Beautiful.
Normally, I could see how it could be beneficial, but we are not living in normal times. We have a crisis of philosophy, not of law, that needs to be addressed first. I think this is a great time for those who can think outside the box to come into office and bring us back to asking the most basic question, what is the role of government? From there, we can work together to start making laws that work for everyday people to enjoy life and find prosperity, laws that allow for personal responsibility and accountability. We can do this!
It's imperative to build relationships with other legislators on both sides of the aisle. We need to get out of our own echo chambers to hear what others are saying and why they are saying what they are saying. I don't have all the answers and neither do anyone else, but together, we can come up with a working plan for the good of Minnesotans.
I would like to be on the education committee, but I heard it was the most popular. The least requested, I've been advised, because the level of difficulty is healthcare, and so I would gladly accept the challenge.

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  1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 8, 2020


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