Minnesota House of Representatives District 47A candidate surveys, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 47A who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 47A

Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger defeated Bob Lawrence in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 47A on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D)	60.2	11,426
		Bob Lawrence (R)	39.8	7,550
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	10

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,986
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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?

Bob Lawrence (R)

Public Safety - Everyone deserves to live in a safe community. Funding and supporting the men and women that work in law enforcement is the foundation of that safety. Just as important is making sure that our prosecutors hold criminals accountable.

Economic Security - The people of Minnesota deserve the opportunity to earn a good living. By creating jobs, small businesses are essential in providing stability and growth to our economy. The role of government is to ensure the people are not harmed by over-taxation and inflation.

Education - Parents are uniquely positioned to determine what is in the best interest of their children. Therefore, the education of our children needs to be a partnership between parents and educators. That education needs to take place in the classroom, not on a screen.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Bob Lawrence (R)

We have a serious shortage of police officers. In order to attract more men and women to these positions, the leaders in our state and communities have to vocalize their support for those that are risking their lives for the rest of us. Just as important is the role of prosecutors and judges to hold those that are engaging in criminal activity accountable.

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

Bob Lawrence (R)

My father has been and continues to be the person that I strive to emulate. He listens to people. He asks questions. And his faith is stronger than anyone one I know.

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

Bob Lawrence (R)

I was 10 years old when President Reagan was shot. I cut out every magazine and news clipping that I could find. It was one of the few times I recall the country coming together.

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

Bob Lawrence (R)

My first job was the summer after 8th grade trimming Christmas trees at Mogren’s Tree Farm.

See also

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• Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022

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