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Patti Fritz
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 24B district
26B (2005–2015)
In office
January 4, 2005 – January 5, 2015
Preceded byLynda Boudreau
Succeeded byBrian Daniels
Personal details
Born (1944-10-20) October 20, 1944 (age 80)
Northfield, Minnesota
Political partyMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
SpouseJames
Children5
ResidenceFaribault, Minnesota
Alma materFaribault School of Practical Nursing
OccupationLicensed practical nurse

Patti Fritz (born October 20, 1944) is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 24B, which included all or portions of Dodge, Rice, and Steele counties in the southeastern part of the state. She is a licensed practical nurse.[1]

Early life, education, and career

Fritz attended Bethlehem Academy in Faribault, then went on to the Faribault School of Practical Nursing, earning her L.P.N. designation. She has been a nurse at Saint Lucas Care Center in Faribault for over 30 years. She is a board member of Ruth's House of Hope in Faribault and of Service Employees International Union Local 113.[1][2]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Fritz was first elected in 2004, and was re-elected in 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012.

Fritz was one of two Democrats in the Minnesota House to vote against a same-sex marriage bill on May 9, 2013. The bill passed 75-59.[3]

Fritz was defeated by Brian Daniels in the 2014 election.

References

  1. ^ a b "Fritz, Patti". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
  2. ^ "Patti Fritz's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
  3. ^ "Journal of the House - 53rd Day - Thursday, May 9, 2013".