Patrick Gage

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Patrick Gage

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

April 30, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Georgetown University, 2017

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Birthplace

St. Louis Park, Minn.

Profession

Organizer

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Patrick Gage ran in a special election to the Hennepin County Commission to represent District 6 in Minnesota. He lost in the special primary on April 30, 2024.

Gage completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Patrick Gage was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He earned a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 2017. His career experience includes working as an organizer.

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Hennepin County, Minnesota (2024)

General election

Special general election for Hennepin County Commission District 6

Heather Edelson defeated Marisa Simonetti in the special general election for Hennepin County Commission District 6 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Heather Edelson (Nonpartisan)	54.4	6,194
		Marisa Simonetti (Nonpartisan)	45.4	5,171
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	21

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 11,386
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Nonpartisan primary election

Special nonpartisan primary for Hennepin County Commission District 6

The following candidates ran in the special primary for Hennepin County Commission District 6 on April 30, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Heather Edelson (Nonpartisan)	44.3	3,096
✔		Marisa Simonetti (Nonpartisan)	31.7	2,214
		Patrick Gage (Nonpartisan)	10.2	713
		Jen Westmoreland (Nonpartisan)	9.8	686
	Submit photo	Daniel Moret (Nonpartisan)	2.2	151
	Submit photo	Janet Kitui (Nonpartisan)	1.9	133

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 6,993
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gage in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Patrick Gage completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gage'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.

District 6 is my home. I spent most of my childhood in Shorewood and played hockey for Minnetonka and Orono. After graduating from Georgetown University, I joined a Catholic nonprofit and raised $1.6 million for refugees and migrants. I’ve since worked at a nonprofit that funds Holocaust research and education, and organized on three Democratic campaigns, including the Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus in 2022. I most recently served as an advisor to Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.

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?

• Fully funding law enforcement
• Supporting frontline workers at Hennepin Healthcare
• Protecting our climate

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about public safety, health care, and the climate. As commissioner, I'll prioritize fully funding the County Sheriff's office, restoring benefits for nurses and frontline workers at HCMC, engaging with all stakeholders to fix problems at Hennepin Healthcare, and pushing for a more equitable timeline to shut down the HERC, Hennepin County’s controversial garbage incinerator.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

District 6 deserves a county commissioner who meets us where we are. That’s why I've has used my organizing experience to personally knock on over 12,000 doors in our community. I understand the needs of District 6 because I’ve put in the work to listen to voters. As a deeply qualified, young candidate, I also bring a unique sense of urgency and fresh ideas to conversations about our future, especially around climate change and public safety. We need a commissioner who will break through division to build a safer, healthier District 6 for all of us, and that’s what I’ll do.

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

County commissioners are responsible first and foremost for representing their constituents. District 6 deserves a leader who shows up, puts in the work to meet people where they are, and listens. That's what I've done throughout my campaign and it's what I'll continue to do once I'm elected.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Minnesota Nurses Association, Carpenters Local 322

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