Bianca Ward Virnig (/ˈvɜːrnɪɡ/ VUR-nig)[1] is an American politician who has served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2024 after winning a special election. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, she represents District 52B.[2][3]

In 2024, Virnig settled with a former private employer after her special election to the House, and was awarded damages in the excess of $108,000 after paying $10,000+ in legal fees through state funds.[4] Beginning the 2025 legislative session, Virnig participated in a boycott with the rest of the House DFL Caucus.[5]

Electoral history

2023 Minnesota House of Representatives District 52B special election[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Bianca Virnig (incumbent) 3,853 58.22
Republican Cynthia Lonnquist 2,705 40.87
Libertarian Charles Kuchlenz 59 0.89
Write-in 1 0.02
Total votes 6,618 100.0
Democratic (DFL) hold
2024 Minnesota House of Representatives election - District 52B[7]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic (DFL) Bianca Virnig (incumbent) 15,857 60.57
Republican Douglas Willetts 10,291 39.31
Write-in 31 0.12
Total votes 26,179 100.0
Democratic (DFL) hold

References

  1. ^ Informational interview with Rep. Bianca Virnig (DFL-Eagan). MNHouseInfo. January 19, 2024. Event occurs at 00:15. Retrieved August 20, 2024 – via YouTube.
  2. ^ "Bianca Ward Virnig". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Griffifth, Michelle (December 5, 2023). "Democrat Bianca Virnig wins special election for Minnesota House seat". Minnesota Reformer. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  4. ^ "KSTP Documents show state lawmaker received six-figure settlement, but taxpayers will foot the legal bill". December 7, 2024.
  5. ^ "As Minnesota House stalemate continues, how much are legislators being paid?". January 30, 2025.
  6. ^ "Results for State Representative District 52B". Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. 2023-12-05. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  7. ^ "2024 Results for All State Representative Races". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved 18 November 2024.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_Virnig
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