Rick Hansen

Where they stand

Moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Minnesota House, 2005–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

AI read of their current public record: strongly left.

Issue by issue

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

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Quick answers

What party is Rick Hansen?

Rick Hansen is running as a Democrat.

Is Rick Hansen the incumbent?

Yes. Rick Hansen currently holds this office.

Who is Rick Hansen running against?

Patti Mikulski, for Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 53B.

Is Rick Hansen liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Rick Hansen is moderately left, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Rick Hansen?

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