Bianca Virnig
American politician
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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]
Preceded byRuth Richardson
WebsiteHouse website
Bianca Virnig | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from District 52B | |
| Assumed office January 12, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ruth Richardson |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
| Alma mater | Century College (AA) University of Minnesota (BA) |
| Website | House website |
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
| 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
