16 Facts About Patricia Mueller

Patricia Mueller was born on March 28,1981 and is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2021.

Patricia Mueller was born and raised in Oakdale, Minnesota and graduated from Tartan Senior High School.

Patricia Mueller cites her time abroad as part of her inspiration to become active in politics.

Patricia Mueller moved to Austin, Minnesota in 2015, where she taught at Austin High School.

Patricia Mueller was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2020 and was reelected in 2022.

Patricia Mueller defeated eight-term DFL incumbent Jeanne Poppe after being recruited by local members of the Republican Party to run for the seat, which had been held by the DFL since 2004 but voted for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.

In 2022, Patricia Mueller defeated former Austin mayor and police officer Tom Stiehm in a race that attracted considerable state media attention.

Patricia Mueller serves on the Education Policy and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committees.

Patricia Mueller has called herself a "constitutional conservative with some libertarian leanings".

Patricia Mueller has stressed the importance of considering the needs of rural Minnesota.

Patricia Mueller has said that Donald Trump made "it okay to be a conservative again".

Patricia Mueller has touted her endorsements from the NRA and the Minnesota Police and Peace Officer's Association.

Patricia Mueller opposes using state funds for abortion and supports a ban on all abortions after 12 weeks unless the mother's life is in danger.

In September 2021, Patricia Mueller spoke in support of Afghan refugees settling in Minnesota:.

In 2022, Patricia Mueller introduced legislation to speed up the licensing process for substitute teachers in response to workforce shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patricia Mueller has opposed state action to provide menstrual products for students in Minnesota public schools, arguing it should be up to local districts.