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Lucia Vogel
Lucia Vogel (Republican Party) ran for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 41. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Vogel also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 5th Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on August 11, 2020.
Vogel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Vogel was born in Comayagua, Honduras. She attended the University of Honduras San Pedro Sula for two years. She obtained an associate degree in Christian studies from the Sure Foundation Theological Institute. She also obtained a bachelor's degree in church ministry.[1]
Vogel's professional experience includes working as a business assistant, an interpreter, a restaurant owner, and as a Spanish teacher. She is an authorized, licensed minister. She is affiliated with Jesus the Rock of Salvation Ministries, where she is a pastor. She is also a part owner of the Twin Cities Chic Boutique.[1]
Elections
2020
Minnesota State Senate District 41
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 41
Mary Kunesh-Podein defeated Lucia Vogel in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 41 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mary Kunesh-Podein (D) | 66.8 | 29,967 |
 | Lucia Vogel (R) | 33.0 | 14,791 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 72 | ||
| Total votes: 44,830 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mary Kunesh-Podein advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 41.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ross Meisner (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Lucia Vogel advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 41.
Campaign finance
Minnesota's 5th Congressional District
Lucia Vogel filed a statement of candidacy for the 2020 election in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District with the Federal Election Commission on November 7, 2019. Vogel did not file with the Minnesota Secretary of State for the seat.[2]
Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2020
Minnesota State Senate District 41
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lucia Vogel did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Minnesota's 5th Congressional District
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lucia Vogel completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Vogel's responses.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
International policies. The homeless. The hungry. Limiting government control over people and businesses. Term limits for Senators and Representatives. Immigration reform. Women's issues and opportunities. A strong and prosperous USA.
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
I always admired Abraham Lincoln. Rosa Parks, Because I believe in justice and equal rights for all.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
"Lilies of the Field" movie like Sydney Poitier helping others. The last president of the Central American Federation Jose Francisco Morazan.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Truthfulness, sensibility, in touch with the reality of the way things are and what should be done to correct the wrongs still not fixed.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Check and balance of the government. Represent the people for the good of the country.
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?
The 6 day war in Israel. 5 years old.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
Business assistant in a store. 2 1/2 years.
What is your favorite book? Why?
Sense and Sensibility, to understand the struggles that woman went through at that time in history when women had to depend solely on men to survive. The Bible, the book of Proverbs is my favorite book in the Bible because it teaches us more how to life our lives.
If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?
Wonder Woman.
What was the last song that got stuck in your head?
God Only Knows by King and Country.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
Dealing with cancer. Racism for being of Spanish heritage from Honduras. Dealing with government agencies regarding my business in past.
What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?
It is part of the government, but yet separate from the other branches of government, so it works independently, but yet it must work with the other branches of the government together in order for the government to function.
Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?
It may be beneficial, but not necessarily beneficial. Because they all started out fresh themselves. Some times people that do have previous experience in government or politics may not necessarily always be the best person for the job.
What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?
The increasing number of people living in USA, housing needs, food needs, etc.
If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?
Foreign Affairs. Housing and Urban development. Immigration reform.
Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?
Yes. However, 4 years in the future might be a better term length to avoid elections so often and the costs.
What are your thoughts on term limits?
I believe there should be term limits, perhaps 4 terms for Senators ( 4 x 6 = 24 years maximum in office), and perhaps 12 terms for Representatives (2 x 12 = 24 years maximum in office).
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?
Yes, in any helping way I may be of service.
Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?
Trey Gowdy.
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?
A female brought to this country when 2 months old, lived in this country all her life, she is now 30, and married to a US citizen, and she has 3 children born in USA, and yet she still needs to continue filing with the government to try to stay in USA.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on October 2, 2019
- ↑ FEC, "FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy: Mrs. Lucia Marina Vogel," accessed June 5, 2020
