Roger Ungemach

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Roger Ungemach

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 24, 2022

Education

Other

Brown Institute of Broadcasting, 1977

Personal

Birthplace

St. Paul, Minn.

Profession

Electrical engineer

Roger Ungemach (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the special Republican primary on May 24, 2022.

Ungemach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Roger Ungemach was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ungemach graduated from the Brown Institute of Broadcasting in 1977 and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology in 1986. His career experience includes working as an electrical engineer.

Elections

2022

See also: Minnesota's 1st Congressional District special election, 2022

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

Brad Finstad defeated Jeff Ettinger, Richard Reisdorf, and Haroun McClellan in the special general election for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on August 9, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Finstad (R)	50.7	59,788
		Jeff Ettinger (D)	46.8	55,155
		Richard Reisdorf (Legal Marijuana Now Party)	1.3	1,536
		Haroun McClellan (Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota)	0.7	865
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	548

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 117,892
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jeff Ettinger	64.4	12,130
		Sarah Brakebill-Hacke	13.2	2,492
		Richard Painter	9.1	1,718
	Submit photo	Candice Deal-Bartell	6.2	1,158
	Submit photo	James Rainwater	2.4	446
		Rick DeVoe	2.0	379
	Submit photo	Warren Anderson	1.9	363
	Submit photo	George Kalberer	0.7	137

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,823
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brandon Millholland-Corcoran (D)

Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Brad Finstad	38.1	13,695
		Jeremy Munson	36.9	13,268
	Submit photo	Jennifer Carnahan	8.0	2,887
	Submit photo	Matt Benda	7.3	2,629
		Nels Pierson	5.2	1,878
	Submit photo	Kevin Kocina	2.7	960
		Bob Carney Jr.	0.5	193
		Roger Ungemach	0.4	151
	Submit photo	J.R. Ewing	0.4	142
		Ken Navitsky (Unofficially withdrew)	0.4	127

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,930
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Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary election

Special Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

Haroun McClellan advanced from the special Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis Party of Minnesota primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Haroun McClellan	100.0	194

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 194
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Legal Marijuana Now Party primary election

Special Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1

Richard Reisdorf advanced from the special Legal Marijuana Now Party primary for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 on May 24, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Richard Reisdorf	100.0	363

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 363
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Roger Ungemach completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ungemach'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.

Like most Americans who were paying attention, I was just stunned and dismayed when Joe Biden was declared president ! And since then I have been continually outraged at what he and this rotten group of democrats/communists with help from some slimy 'republicans' and others, all traitors in my opinion, have been doing and are continuing to try to do to our country and people !

I am a Strong MAGA Candidate, and that means that I share the positions and goals of those who want to Make America Great Again, which I consider basically and briefly -Pro Life -Pro Freedom -Pro Constitution & Bill of Rights, et al -Pro Parent Rights -Pro Free Enterprise and Business -Pro Energy Independence -Pro Law and Order -Pro Election Integrity -Pro Border Protection and Only Legal Immigration -Pro Common Sense -Truth in Media and Everything -Peace Through Strength -Anti Corruption -Anti Mandates -Anti Federal Government Overreach -Anti Wasteful Spending -Anti Communism -Anti Globalism -Anti Government Tyranny and Intrusion (and basically we should undo Everything Biden and the Rottens have done to get back to where things were when President Trump stepped down), and go on from there

I have a lot to say about every one of these bullet points and lots of ideas to make progress on the positive ones and to stop the negative ones !

For more information and details see RU4MN.com

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?

• Our country is under continuing attack from enemies both foreign and domestic and Republicans in government have been thrust into the fray on the domestic front. It has put me in fighting mode and driven me to prayer like never before ! And there are some great Heroes there fighting to Save America and for Truth and Justice and Freedom and Common Sense but, I don't see enough ! They need our support and I Want To Help !
• I stand for and will fight for what We the American People want, which is Freedom from Tyranny and the return of America to Peace and Safety and Prosperity and nothing less ! Our country has suffered greatly under the ruthless attacks of this illegimate regime of Biden and his globalist controllers and their accomplices. There is a force behind them that wants to destroy this country and take away all of our freedom and It Must Be Stopped ! Failure is Not an option ! And what must be done is beyond us alone, We Must Turn To God !
• Jim Hagedorn from all accounts was a good man, a good Republican and public servant, and President Trump had good words for him. From what I've seen we are in agreement on what he's done in this office, and I especially like his bill to have a National Debt Clock installed in the House Chamber, just introduced on February 11th. I would love to see that it is pushed through.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As I write this on March 2nd, Ukraine is being invaded and we do not know the status of relatives in Melitopol. Vladimir Putin has once again shown the world that he is a murderous tyrant, and this again shows the true nature of communism which must be overwhelmingly rejected here now at all costs !

Elections are CRITICAL to the survival of the freedom of this country ! Criminals could again steal the next elections using mailed out ballots and drop boxes which have been held unconstitutional and illegal, and election machines which allow hacking to manipulate vote counts which have not yet been eliminated everywhere as they should be ! Election fraud Must Be Prevented ! It Can Not happen again !
The way to ensure this election counts only valid ballots is
1) NOT to allow mailing them out at all, and
2) NOT to allow drop boxes anywhere, and
3) to hold all ballots received along with their source information intact in a strict chain of custody so
4) ballots can be hand counted.
5) IDs and Citizenship verification with minimum 5 year residency must be required to vote in person.
6) The only not-in-person votes to be accepted need to require a valid verifiable reason such as military deployment elsewhere at the time.

And Seal The Borders and Free Innocent Jan 6ers+ Now !

I am passionate about God, and our Need for Him ! In Everything, but especially right now in the work that must be done to Save America ! We REALLY need to Pray... (2 Chron 7:14)

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

Jesus Christ, who is the Supreme example and the Main Character and Greatest Influence of All Human History. I need and pray for His wisdom and guidance every day. And often.

God is Good and He Loves Us and He wants what is best for us all. To pray that His will be done On Earth as it Is In Heaven is Not too much to ask ! (Matt. 6) After all, He told us to !

So Lord, that is what we are asking...

In Jesus' Name, Amen.

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

Yes, I recommend to find a Red Letter Edition New Testament and study it, with special attention to the words written in red !

Proverbs is also an especially awesome book. And, I often recommend "Evidence that Demands a Verdict" to those that are questioning and seeking answers.

Politically,
On China: "Red Handed" by Peter Schweizer

And New Hampshire Congressional Candidate Lily Tang, Survivor of Mao's revolution in China says she is Terrified, what is happening here is an "American Cultural Revolution":

https://frankspeech.com/video/lily-tang-williams-joins-emerald-robinson-cpac-2022

She deserves our support ! https://www.lilytangwilliams.com/

On COVID+: "The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health", by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

https://frankspeech.com/video/attorney-tom-renz-and-his-military-whistleblowers-300-percent-increase-miscarriages-and

and I found this about the "mainstream media" :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w05v4CBKDbU

On 2020 Vote Fraud:
https://republicbroadcasting.org/news/breaking-bombshell-dinesh-dsouza-releases-movie-trailer-for-2000-mules-exposing-ballot-traffickers-who-stole-the-2020-election/

https://cdn.michaeljlindell.com/downloads/fix2020first/states-v-us-and-states-compl-2021-11-23.pdf
and
https://fix2020first.com/exhibits/

Furthermore, frankspeech.com has a Wealth of information on a lot of relevant issues in video and audio format. I highly recommend this site, particularly their live streams with up-to-date unfiltered news !

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

Besides the Urgent and Essential Sense of Purpose to Fight to Save America that is So Desperately Needed in our Elected Officials right now (!!!),

there are lots of important characteristics and principles including
Basic Goodness
Common Sense
Incorruptibility
Trustworthiness
Discernment
Tenacity
Compassion
Empathy
Godliness
Leadership
Humility
Integrity
Incorruptibility and

Freedom from any Conflict of Interest

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

The sense of urgency and priority to join and support the fight to Save America is what we need in every candidate and officeholder right now !

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

Right now what we need is more people in office that truly represent the American people and who know the desperate situation that we are in due to the terrible things this illegitimate administration has done to this country ! This country's Freedom is in Grave Danger and we need to fight to break the tyrannical hold that has already been put upon us, it is NOT a time for politics as usual ! I don't see that any of the other candidates for this position understand this like I do.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A country that still has Freedom, where the Constitution is still honored and this is secured to prevent Tyranny from ever encroaching upon us again ! Where we can trust the government and justice system and media again, and our children and theirs can live in peace and safety and prosperity and, where God is honored ! An America that is not only Great Again but far better, and, where the vision of bringing this True Freedom to the World is alive and well and succeeding !

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

Lots,
DC Talk - Consume Me is an all time favorite...

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Our country's foundation and Constitution makes it the best country in the world. As Benjamin Franklin said, it's "a Republic, if you can keep it". Keeping it is the challenge we are facing right now. Per John Adams, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." To preserve our freedom we must return to foundational principles.

This is a desperate time and requires desperate measures that may not please everyone. Our country is in the grip of a tyranny that Must be Broken !

We need a way to better ensure those in office or authority truly have the best interests of America at heart. Years ago I worked for a government contractor and needed a security clearance, which needed to be maintained. Such a system should exist here.

Only those who actually honor their oath of office to uphold and defend the constitution are fit for office, everyone in authority including all government and non-government agencies involved with government, including judicial roles from county level through the Supreme Court should be held to this criteria. If a case can be made that any do not meet this requirement (or if it is obvious as it is in many present cases) they should be immediately removed from office for investigation and trial by this criteria, and also investigated for corruption or improper foreign entanglements and any found to be in violation need to be permanently ousted and sentenced accordingly.

Candidates for office need to be evaluated by these criteria as well. Any who are corrupt or have improper foreign entanglements or have ideology that is antithetical to the Constitution and this country's founding documents and intent such as Marxists, Muslims, Fascists, Globalists, etc., are disqualified.

This will greatly help to protect our Constitutional Republic from enemies foreign and domestic as a Free nation.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Having good people in office is essential. The amount of corruption and anti-American sentiment that exists in our government today should never have been allowed to occur, and is a great betrayal of the population of Americans these people are supposed to represent. Proper screening of candidates and disqualification of those undeserving of Office needs to be implemented as detailed below.

With these protective measures in place, elections are natural term limits. If we have someone who is doing a great job and would like to keep on serving our country in that capacity, why kick them out ?

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I ran out of room above, so will add this last thought here. To those of you who may disagree my words are those of parents; we are doing this because we love you and want to protect you and when you grow up you will understand and will thank us.


On the compromise question, it depends on the issue, everything should be considered on a case by case basis, sometimes compromise is considerable, sometimes it is not.

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Footnotes

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Minnesota's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Amy Klobuchar (D)

Tina Smith (D)

Representatives

District 1

Brad Finstad (R)

District 2

Angie Craig (D)

District 3

Kelly Morrison (D)

District 4

Betty McCollum (D)

District 5

Ilhan Omar (D)

District 6

Tom Emmer (R)

District 7

Michelle Fischbach (R)

District 8

Pete Stauber (R)

Democratic Party (6)

Republican Party (4)