Michelle Fischbach

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Former Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
From: January 2, 2018 – January 7, 2019
Governor | Mark Dayton
Predecessor | Tina Smith
Successor | Peggy Flanagan
12th President of the Minnesota Senate
From: January 3, 2017 – May 25, 2018
Predecessor | Sandy Pappas
Successor | Warren Limmer
10th President of the Minnesota Senate
From: January 4, 2011 – January 7, 2013
Predecessor | Jim Metzen
Successor | Sandy Pappas
Former State Senator from Minnesota's 13th District
From: 2013 – May 25, 2018
Predecessor | ???
Successor | Jeff Howe
Former State Senator from Minnesota's 14th District
From: February 12, 1996 – 2013
Predecessor | Joe Bertram
Successor | ???
Information

Party  | Republican

Spouse(s)  | Scott Fischbach

Religion  | Roman Catholic

Michelle Louise Helene Fischbach (born November 3, 1965, age 57) is an attorney and pro-life conservative Republican politician from Minnesota who briefly served as the lieutenant governor of the state[1] following the appointment of the then-incumbent officeholder of the position, Tina Smith, to serve in the United States Senate following the resignation of the disgraced sexual predator Al Franken. Prior to becoming the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, Fischbach was a state senator from Minnesota's 13th district and the President of the Minnesota Senate, thus being first in line of succession to becoming the lieutenant governor under state law. In May 2022, Fischbach turned to be establishment tool and vote for passing $40 billion to Ukraine war.[2]

## Contents

* 1 Minnesota Senate
* 2 2020 U.S. House election in Minnesota's 7th district
* 2.1 Republican primary
* 3 See also
* 4 References
* 5 External links

## Minnesota Senate[edit]

Fischbach voted against a statewide omnibus tax bill in April 2006.[3]

Fischbach voted in May 2007 against a gas and transportation funding tax.[4]

Sen. Fischbach voted in favor of largely banning state funding for abortions.[5]

Fischbach voted in May 2009 against the statewide legalization of medical marijuana.[6]

Sen. Fischbach voted against the statewide legal recognition of same-sex "marriage".[7]

Fischbach voted in April 2014 against raising the minimum wage.[8]

Fischbach voted in May 2018 in favor of amending Minnesota's state tax law.[9]

## 2020 U.S. House election in Minnesota's 7th district[edit]

It was announced on September 2, 2019 that Fischbach was officially running for United States House of Representatives to challenge incumbent moderate DINO Collin Peterson for the latter's long-held seat in a conservative district.[10] Her bid is endorsed by President Donald Trump,[11] movement conservative Michele Bachmann,[12] and the NRLC.[13]

### Republican primary[edit]

Fischbach won her party's primary election to face Peterson in the general election.[14]

## See also[edit]

* Yvette Herrell, running for New Mexico's 2nd district
* Nancy Mace, running for South Carolina's 1st district

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Pro-Life Leader Michelle Fischbach Replaces Former Planned Parenthood VP as Minnesota Lt. Governor
2. ↑ https://www.npr.org/2022/05/10/1097929509/ukraine-aid-congress-democrats-covid-19-response
3. ↑ SF 3131 - Omnibus Tax Bill - Minnesota Key Vote
4. ↑ HF 946 - Transportation Funding and Gas Tax - Minnesota Key Vote
5. ↑ \- Ban on State Funds for Abortions - Minnesota Key Vote
6. ↑ SF 97 - Legalizing Medical Marijuana - Minnesota Key Vote
7. ↑ SF 1308 - Prohibiting Same-Sex Marriage - Minnesota Key Vote
8. ↑ HF 2091 - Increases the Minimum Wage - Minnesota Key Vote
9. ↑ HF 4385 - Amends Tax Law - Minnesota Key Vote
10. ↑ Two references:
* Michelle Fischbach announces congressional challenge to Collin Peterson
* Michelle Fischbach Announces Congressional Run
11. ↑ President Trump Endorses Michelle Fischbach in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District Race
12. ↑ Bachmann endorses Michelle Fischbach
13. ↑ National Right to Life Endorses Michelle Fischbach for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District
14. ↑ Rep. Peterson will face Michelle Fischbach in November race for Congressional District 7

## External links[edit]

* Official Website
* Michelle Fischbach - Ballotpedia