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Rita Albrecht
Rita Albrecht (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 5. She lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Albrecht completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Rita Albrecht earned a bachelor's degree from Bemidji State University in 2001. Albrecht's career experience includes working as a NW Region Director with the Department of Natural Resources.[1]
Elections
2020
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 5
Incumbent Justin Eichorn defeated Rita Albrecht, Robyn Smith, and Dennis Barsness in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Justin Eichorn (R) | 55.6 | 25,169 |
 | Rita Albrecht (D)  | 36.9 | 16,706 | |
 | Robyn Smith (Legal Marijuana Now Party) | 5.3 | 2,400 | |
 | Dennis Barsness (Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota) | 2.1 | 967 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 38 | ||
| Total votes: 45,280 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rita Albrecht advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota State Senate District 5.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Charles Dolson (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Justin Eichorn advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 5.
Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary election
The Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary election was canceled. Dennis Barsness advanced from the Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for Minnesota State Senate District 5.
Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election
The Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election was canceled. Robyn Smith advanced from the Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for Minnesota State Senate District 5.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
To view Albrecht's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rita Albrecht completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Albrecht's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Jobs and economic development. Together we can build a healthy economy that works for everyone: workers, businesses, and communities. Northern Minnesota businesses need a trained workforce and broadband access to be successful.
- Expand health care access and lower Rx drug costs. Everyone should have access to the care and medication they need for themselves and their families.
- Fully fund public schools. Our children deserve fully funded schools that create opportunities for them to reach their full potential.
I will work to make sure that the state fully funds schools to reduce local property taxpayers' share. With more equitable investments in schools, we can address income and minority disparities to make sure all children have highly qualified teachers, safe classrooms, healthy meals, and support staff to help keep students on track and learning.
Local Government
Environment and Natural Resources Policy
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 28, 2020
