Background
Fritz, Patti was born on October 20, 1944 in Northfield, Minnesota, United States.
Fritz, Patti was born on October 20, 1944 in Northfield, Minnesota, United States.
She is a licensed practical nurse Fritz attended Bethlehem Academy in Faribault, then went on to the Faribault School of Practical Nursing, earning her L.P.N. designation. She has been a nurse at Saint Lucas Care Center in Faribault for over 30 years.
Fritz was first elected in 2004, and was re-elected in 2006, 2008, 2010, and 2012.
Fritz was one of two Democrats in the Minnesota House to vote against a same-sex marriage bill on May 9, 2013. The bill passed 75-59.
Fritz was defeated by Brian Daniels in the 2014 election cycle.
Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, Democratic Party.
A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), she represented District 24B, which includes all or portions of Dodge, Rice, and Steele counties in the southeastern part of the state. She is a board member of Ruth"s House of Hope in Faribault, and of Service Employees International Union Local 113.
Married James Fritz; 5 children.