Anthony Albright (born April 2, 1962) is a

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politician and former member of the

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. A member of the

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, he represented District 55B in the southwestern

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metropolitan area. On March 17, 2022, he announced that he would not seek reelection to a sixth term to follow other personal career goals.

Education

Albright attended

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, graduating with a B.S. in

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Minnesota House of Representatives

Albright was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.

Political Positions

In December 2021, Albright signed a letter along with 37 other Republicans in opposition of the

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for its vaccine mandate policy for employees, calling for a halt in state funding for health care facilities that fire employees "due to unrealistic vaccine mandate policies".

Personal life

Albright is married to his wife, Marianne. They have three children and reside in

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. He is a

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Rep. Tony Albright
''official Minnesota House of Representatives website''
Rep. Tony Albright
''official campaign website'' {{DEFAULTSORT:Albright, Tony 1962 births Living people Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives Minnesota State University Moorhead alumni People from Prior Lake, Minnesota 21st-century members of the Minnesota Legislature