Logan Wajer

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Logan Wajer

Independent

Education

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Worthington High School, 2016

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Birthplace

Worthington, Minn.

Profession

Courtesy Clerk

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Logan Wajer (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 8, 2022.

Wajer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Logan Wajer was born in Worthington, Minnesota. Wajer graduated from Worthington High School in 2016. His career experience includes working as a courtesy clerk with HyVee.

Elections

2022

See also: Minnesota's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

Incumbent Brad Finstad defeated Jeff Ettinger, Richard Reisdorf, Brian Abrahamson, and Garth Coughlin Weir in the general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Finstad (R)	53.8	159,621
		Jeff Ettinger (D)	42.3	125,457
		Richard Reisdorf (Legal Marijuana Now Party)	2.2	6,389
		Brian Abrahamson (Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota)	1.7	4,943
	Submit photo	Garth Coughlin Weir (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	0
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	137

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 296,547
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Logan Wajer (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

Jeff Ettinger defeated James Rainwater and George Kalberer in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Ettinger	92.1	51,391
	Submit photo	James Rainwater	5.6	3,115
	Submit photo	George Kalberer	2.3	1,266

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,772
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Richard Painter (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

Incumbent Brad Finstad defeated Jeremy Munson in the Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Finstad	76.0	48,252
		Jeremy Munson	24.0	15,207

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 63,459
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Hastings (R)
• Matt Benda (R)

Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary election

Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

Brian Abrahamson advanced from the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brian Abrahamson	100.0	361

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 361
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election

Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

Richard Reisdorf advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Reisdorf	100.0	565

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 565
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Logan Wajer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wajer's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am Logan Wajer, I am a man who is tried of the partisan duopoly strangling this nation. I may be young, but I have the determination.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am not biased by any political party, my concern is for the whole country and not just one specific group.
• Healthcare is a risky issue, but I believe it should not just be a one provider issue. If the individual needs government provided health, they should meet specific requirements.
• Socialism is NOT the answer for America, the government should never control every detail of the people or businesses. Government should be a moderator, only step in when its absolutely nessicary.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Ending America's Partisan Duopoly on the Federal level.

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

Just listen to the views of everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Take everything with the biggest grain of salt, always listen and decide what you believe.

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

Trustworthy, determined and relatablity

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

To work and serve the people as a citizen yourself.

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

Voiceover work on the internet, more like a hobby that pays.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Green Eggs and Ham, first book I ever read on my own.

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

Atticus Finch

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

Instant Crush - Daft Punk

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

That the representatives are chosen by the people by their individual areas of origin and have the views of said locations.

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

No, what should matter is that they themselves are citizens, should represent other citizens and therefore vote and create laws as citizens.

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

The 2004 election.

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

N/A

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

N/A

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

Yes.

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

N/A

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?

None.

Tell us your favorite joke.

How do you think the unthinkable? With an iethburg.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I would stick with the constitution.

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Footnotes

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Minnesota's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Amy Klobuchar (D)

Tina Smith (D)

Representatives

District 1

Brad Finstad (R)

District 2

Angie Craig (D)

District 3

Kelly Morrison (D)

District 4

Betty McCollum (D)

District 5

Ilhan Omar (D)

District 6

Tom Emmer (R)

District 7

Michelle Fischbach (R)

District 8

Pete Stauber (R)

Democratic Party (6)

Republican Party (4)