Tony Albright
Tony Albright (Republican Party) was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 55B. He assumed office on January 8, 2013. He left office on August 5, 2022.
Albright (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 55B. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Albright was assigned to the following committees:
- Ways and Means Committee
- MNsure Legislative Oversight Committee
- House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee
- Human Services Finance and Policy Committee, Ranking Member
2019-2020
Albright was assigned to the following committees:
- Rules and Legislative Administration Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Health and Human Services Policy Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health and Human Services Finance, Vice chair |
| • Health and Human Services Reform |
| • Higher Education and Career Readiness |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Albright served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Ways and Means, Vice Chair |
| • Capital Investment |
| • Government Operations and Elections Policy |
| • Health and Human Services Reform |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
| • State Government Finance |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Albright served on the following committees:
| Minnesota committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Capital Investment |
| • Health and Human Services Policy |
| • Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy |
| • Rules and Legislative Administration |
Sponsored legislation
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Issues
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Albright endorsed Marco Rubio for the Republican primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[1]
- See also: Endorsements for Marco Rubio
Elections
2022
Tony Albright did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B
Incumbent Tony Albright defeated Andrea Nelsen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tony Albright (R) | 62.3 | 17,128 |
 | Andrea Nelsen (D)  | 37.7 | 10,364 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 27,506 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Andrea Nelsen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tony Albright advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B
Incumbent Tony Albright defeated Matt Christensen in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tony Albright (R) | 61.2 | 12,968 |
 | Matt Christensen (D) | 38.7 | 8,215 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 21,203 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B
Matt Christensen advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B on August 14, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B
Incumbent Tony Albright advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B on August 14, 2018.
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2016
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2016.
Incumbent Tony Albright defeated Cecilia Haakenson in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B general election.[2][3]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 55B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Tony Albright Incumbent |
69.16% | 15,947 | |
| Democratic | Cecilia Haakenson | 30.84% | 7,112 | |
| Total Votes | 23,059 | |||
| Source: Minnesota Secretary of State | ||||
Cecilia Haakenson ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B Democratic primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 55B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Cecilia Haakenson (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Tony Albright ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B Republican primary.[4][5]
| Minnesota House of Representatives, District 55B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Tony Albright Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Kevin Burkart was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Tony Albright was unopposed in the Republican primary. Josh Ondich ran as a Independence Party candidate before suspending his campaign and endorsing Burkart; his name remained on the ballot. Albright defeated Burkart and Ondich in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Tony Albright Incumbent |
61% | 9,278 | |
| Democratic | Kevin Burkart | 35.6% | 5,422 | |
| Independence | Josh Ondich | 3.3% | 507 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0% | 4 | |
| Total Votes | 15,211 | |||
2012
Albright won election in the 2012 election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B. He defeated Tim Jesperson in the Republican primary on August 14 and defeated Travis Burton (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tony Albright |
63.5% | 13,569 | |
| Democratic | Travis Burton | 36.5% | 7,808 | |
| Total Votes | 21,377 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Tony Albright |
78.8% | 897 |
| Tim Jesperson | 21.2% | 242 |
| Total Votes | 1,139 | |
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 31 to May 23.
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2021
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In 2021, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 5 to May 17.
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2020
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In 2020, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 11 to May 17. Special sessions were convened: June 12 to June 19; July 13 to July 21; August 12; September 11; October 12 to October 15; and November 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 20.
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2018
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In 2018, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 20 through May 21.
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2017
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In 2017, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 through May 22. The legislature held a special session from May 23 to May 26.
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2016
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In 2016, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from March 8 through May 23.
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2015
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In 2015, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 6 through May 18.
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2014
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In 2014, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 25 to May 19.
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2013
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In 2013, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 8 to May 20.
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Personal
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Albright and his wife Marianne have three children.[12]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ MPR News, "Rubio nets backing from two dozen state legislators," February 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
- ↑ Elect Burkart, "Independence Party Candidate Josh Ondich Withdraws From Race, Endorses Burkart," October 17, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Minnesota Secretary of State, "2012 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 19, 2012
- ↑ AP "Minnesota - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 15, 2012
- ↑ Electalbright.com, "Home," accessed August 10, 2012
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| Preceded by - |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 55B 2013-2022 |
Succeeded by Kaela Berg (D) |
