Minnesota State House District 25B

“I am a small business owner in Rochester, MN. I started and manage Gray Duck Theater & Coffeehouse and Garden Party Books in Rochester, MN.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey)

“Health care is a basic human right and should be easily accessible and affordable to all Minnesotans. Coverage should be simple to access and include dental, vision, and mental health care, in addition to medical coverage. Advocating for a single-payer healthcare was one of the signature reasons for my running for office in the first place.” (Campaign website (andysmithmn.com))

On the campaign website: “I now serve on the Commerce Committee in the House, which oversees Minnesota’s insurance market, and am the co-chair of the Minnesota Health Plan Caucus, a caucus dedicated to getting MN to a single payer model.” (Campaign website)