Minnesota State Senate District 43 candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Minnesota State Senate District 43 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Minnesota State Senate District 43

Incumbent Ann Rest defeated Andy Schuler in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 43 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Ann Rest (D)	77.3	27,350
	Andy Schuler (Legal Marijuana Now Party)	21.7	7,686
	Other/Write-in votes	1.0	352

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,388
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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?

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Andy Schuler (Legal Marijuana Now)

Proportional Representation for the Minnesota House of Representatives

A localized economy via the establishment of a state bank (similar to North Dakota) and state currency to be used concurrently and as a supplement to the Federal Reserve Note.

Legalize the weed stuff.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Andy Schuler (Legal Marijuana Now)

Electoral reform, environmental protection, and fair economic opportunities.

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

Andy Schuler (Legal Marijuana Now)

An Unreasonable Man

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

Andy Schuler (Legal Marijuana Now)

Egalitarianism.

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

Andy Schuler (Legal Marijuana Now)

Lego Movie 2 soundtrack