{{Short description|American politician}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Anne Neu Brindley | image = Anne Neu Ki-Chi-Saga 2018 (cropped).jpg | caption = | constituency = 32B (2017{{ndash}}2022)<br/>28B (2023{{ndash}}present) | term_start = February 21, 2017 | term_end = November 20, 2024 | preceded = Bob Barrett | successor = Max Rymer | party = Republican | spouse = {{plainlist}} * {{marriage|Jon||2017|end=death}} * {{marriage|Bowen|2020}} {{endplainlist}} | children = 5 | education = Brigham Young University (B.S.) | occupation = {{hlist|Home-school educator|Homemaker|Legislator}} | website = {{URL|https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15494|Government website}} {{URL|https://anneneu.org/|Campaign website}} | office = Member of the<br/>Minnesota House of Representatives }}
'''Anne E. Neu Brindley''' is an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2024. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Neu Brindley represented District 28B (District 32B prior to 2020 redistricting) in east-central Minnesota, including the cities of Wyoming, Lindström, Chisago, and North Branch, and parts of Chisago County.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Neu Brindley, Anne E - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?ID=15494 |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=www.lrl.mn.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rep. Anne Neu Brindley (28B) - Minnesota House of Representatives |url=https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15494 |access-date=2023-04-29 |website=www.house.mn.gov}}</ref>
== Early life, education, and career == Neu Brindley received her bachelor's degree in family studies from Brigham Young University. She lives in North Branch, Minnesota, and previously served on the North Branch Planning Commission.<ref name=":0" />
Neu Brindley worked as a Republican political strategist before her election to the state legislature.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=Erin |date=February 14, 2017 |title=Chisago County race goes to GOP's Anne Neu |url=https://www.startribune.com/in-chisago-county-a-special-election-is-in-the-spotlight/413787123/ |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She was Chip Cravaack's campaign manager during his successful bid for Minnesota's 8th congressional district in 2010.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=Erin |date=February 9, 2017 |title=Special election in county that backed Trump has DFLers hoping for rebound |url=https://www.startribune.com/special-election-in-county-that-backed-trump-has-dflers-hoping-for-rebound/413231133/ |access-date=2023-05-02 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> The campaign unseated longtime Democrat Jim Oberstar and gave the 8th district of Minnesota its first Republican representative in {{age|1947|1|3}} years.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/conflict-over-the-iron-range-highlights-looming-legal-battle-over-minnesota-redistricting/2011/06/23/AGy0zlhH_blog.html?noredirect=on|title=Conflict Over the Iron Range Highlights Looming Legal Battle Over Minnesota Redistricting|website=The Washington Post The Fix blog }}</ref> She recruited Pete Hegseth to run for the Republican nomination for the 2012 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zdelchlik |first=Mark |date=February 17, 2012 |title=Facing steep climb, Klobuchar's opponents dig in |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2012/02/17/amy-klobuchar-opponents-dan-severson-joe-arwood-anthony-hernandez |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Henry |first=David |date=2012-02-21 |title=Klobuchar picks up another Republican challenger |url=https://www.minnpost.com/dc-dispatches/2012/02/klobuchar-picks-another-republican-challenger/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref> She worked as the executive director of the Minnesota House Republican Campaign Committee, and helped recruit women candidates to run for legislative office.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brucato |first=Cyndy |date=2015-07-13 |title=What offseason? Parties drawing battle lines for 2016 Minnesota House elections |url=https://www.minnpost.com/party-politics/2015/07/what-offseason-parties-drawing-battle-lines-2016-minnesota-house-elections/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Oot |first=Torey |date=January 14, 2020 |title=Minnesota GOP works to recruit more women to run for office |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-gop-looks-to-fresh-crop-of-female-candidates/566973812/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |last2=Van Oot |first2=Torey |title='Pushing that boulder up the hill' : Minnesota women reflect on 100 years of the 19th Amendment |url=https://www.startribune.com/pushing-that-boulder-up-the-hill-minnesota-women-reflect-on-100-years-of-the-19th-amendment/572150742/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
==Minnesota House of Representatives== Neu Brindley was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in a special election on February 14, 2017.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=The Associated Press |date=February 15, 2017 |title=Republican Anne Neu wins vacant Minnesota House seat |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/02/15/republican-anne-neu-wins-vacant-house-seat |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> She won a full term in 2018 and has been reelected every two years since. Neu Brindley first ran after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that three-term Republican incumbent Bob Barrett was ineligible to run because he did not meet residency requirements, triggering a special election.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |author=David Montgomery |date=September 8, 2016 |title=Lawmaker doesn't live in district, MN Supreme Court rules; ballot won't count |newspaper=St. Paul Pioneer Press |url=https://www.twincities.com/2016/09/08/supreme-court-lawmaker-doesnt-live-in-district-seat-to-be-filled-in-february/}}</ref>
Neu Brindley served as deputy minority leader from 2019 to 2022 under minority leader Kurt Daudt.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keen |first=Judy |date=December 1, 2018 |title=Minnesota House Republican leaders prepare for minority role |url=https://www.startribune.com/gop-leadership-team-prepares-for-minority-role/501712192/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She served as the minority lead on the Human Services Finance Committee and also sits on the Health Finance and Policy and Commerce Finance and Policy Committees in the 93rd Legislature.<ref name=":0" />
Neu Brindley did not run for reelection in 2024. She subsequently took a position with the Minnesota Business Partnership as a policy director in August 2024.<ref name="s996">{{cite web | title=Minnesota Business Partnership hires Anne Neu Brindley as Policy Director | website=MNBP | date=2024-08-15 | url=https://www.mnbp.com/minnesota-business-partnership-hires-anne-neu-brindley-as-policy-director/ | access-date=2024-11-27}}</ref>
===Political positions=== ==== Appropriations ==== Neu Brindley has said she supports lower taxes and supports wider access to public funding for private and charter schools.<ref name=":2" /> She has consistently called for money from the state's budget surplus to be used for tax relief and to cut state taxes on Social Security income.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=February 9, 2020 |title=Minnesota legislative preview: What's coming in 2020 |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislative-preview-what-s-coming-in-2020/567594812/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |last2=Pugmire |first2=Tim |date=February 26, 2021 |title=Budget turnaround: Projected $1.6B surplus shoves aside deficit |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/02/26/a-budget-thaw-economic-report-to-shape-debate |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=January 25, 2022 |title=Walz proposes more than $5 billion aimed at children, families |url=https://www.startribune.com/walz-proposes-more-than-5-billion-aimed-at-children-families/600139522/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She also supported increasing funds for the state's border-to-border broadband internet program.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orenstein |first=Walker |last2=Schneider |first2=Gabe |date=2019-05-31 |title=In Washington and St. Paul, progress on rural broadband internet is slow, spotty |url=https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2019/05/in-washington-and-st-paul-progress-on-rural-broadband-internet-is-slow-spotty/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
==== Health care ==== Neu Brindley has opposed DFL health care proposals, and supports abolishing MNSure, a public health insurance marketplace in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Oot |first=Torey |date=January 9, 2019 |title=Minnesota House Democrats unveil policy proposals |url=https://www.startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-first-official-act-aims-at-inequality/504108742/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> She has criticized the Department of Human Services' oversight of money awarded to local agencies and nonprofits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Serres |first=Chris |date=August 31, 2022 |title=DHS oversight of tens of millions in housing grants was flawed, legislative auditor finds |url=https://www.startribune.com/legislative-auditor-finds-shoddy-oversight-over-housing-grants-at-dhs/600202680/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=October 2, 2019 |title=Legislators head to SE Minnesota for 'mini-session' |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/10/01/legislators-head-to-se-minnesota-for-minisession |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=December 2, 2019 |title=DHS: 'Soft' controls led to overpayments |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/12/02/minnesotas-human-services-chief-says-restructuring-coming |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> She opposed extending the state's reinsurance program, saying it was "giving bonuses to welfare recipients".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |last2=Faircloth |first2=Ryan |date=June 25, 2021 |title=State leaders say health and human services bill will help families and children hit hardest by pandemic |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislature-s-health-and-human-services-bill-aims-to-boost-families/600072161/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
Neu Brindley successfully proposed an amendment to a bill banning conversion therapy in the state to exclude clergy working with members of their congregation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Faircloth |first=Ryan |date=February 20, 2023 |title=Minnesota House votes to ban conversion therapy for minors |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-house-to-vote-on-banning-conversion-therapy-for-minors/600253068/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Deng |first=Grace |date=February 21, 2023 |title=Minnesota House passes bill to ban 'conversion therapy' for minors |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/minnesota-house-passes-bill-to-ban-conversion-therapy-for-minors/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> She opposed legislation legalizing marijuana in Minnesota, but added an amendment to the bill around packaging warning labels.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=May 13, 2021 |title=MN House passes legal cannabis bill; no future in Senate |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/05/13/house-passes-legal-cannabis-bill-no-future-in-senate |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=January 11, 2023 |title=Legal cannabis bill clears first committee at Capitol |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/01/11/legal-cannabis-bill-clears-first-committee-many-more-ahead |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>
Neu Brindley opposed legislation to allow medically assisted suicide in the state, sharing the story of her husband, who died of ALS.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=September 11, 2019 |title=Minnesota lawmakers explore assisted suicide legislation |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmakers-explore-assisted-suicide-legislation/560081632/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She has supported legislation to increase treatment funding for those living with ALS and their caretakers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montemayor |first=Stephen |date=March 1, 2022 |title=At benefit in his honor, Sen. David Tomassoni debuts legislation to fight ALS |url=https://www.startribune.com/sen-david-tomassoni-debuts-legislation-to-fight-als/600151831/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
==== Abortion ==== Neu Brindley opposes abortion, calling DFL legislation to codify abortion rights and protection "abhorrent" and "the most extreme position on abortion on the world stage".<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=January 5, 2023 |title=Minnesota Democrats move quickly to codify abortion access in state law |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-democrats-move-quickly-to-codify-abortion-access-in-state-law/600241069/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Dana |date=January 19, 2023 |title=Minnesota House passes right to abortion bill as supporters and opponents gather |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/01/19/minnesota-house-debates-right-to-abortion-supporters-and-opponents-gather |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> She has said the Republican Party has tried to ensure "reasonable guardrails" on abortions, but they were rejected by House DFLers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orenstein |first=Walker |date=2023-01-24 |title=Some DFLers want to ensure there are no legal limits on late-term abortions |url=https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2023/01/some-dflers-want-to-ensure-there-are-no-legal-restrictions-on-late-term-abortions-in-minnesota/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Orenstein |first=Walker |date=2023-01-06 |title=DFL makes state-protected abortion rights a top priority at Legislature |url=https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2023/01/dfl-makes-state-protected-abortion-rights-a-top-priority-at-legislature/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
==== COVID-19 ==== In 2021, Neu Brindley served on a working group to distribute $250 million in federal aid to front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=July 17, 2021 |title=Next job for Minnesota lawmakers: Spend $250 million on front-line worker aid |url=https://www.startribune.com/next-job-for-minnesota-lawmakers-spend-250-million-on-front-line-worker-aid/600078967/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She advocated for prioritizing front-line medical staff and first responders because they cared for COVID patients.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bierschbach |first=Briana |date=July 28, 2021 |title=Minnesota lawmakers debate which workers get a piece of $250 million in aid |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-officials-begin-debating-how-to-divide-250-million-in-aid-for-essential-workers/600082450/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=September 5, 2021 |title=Front-line workers plead for portion of $250M as Minn. leaders debate who gets money |url=https://www.startribune.com/frontline-workers-plead-for-portion-of-250m-as-minn-leaders-debate-who-gets-money/600094320/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=September 2, 2021 |title=Deadline close but still no plan for COVID 'hero pay' |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/09/02/deadline-close-but-still-no-plan-for-covid-hero-pay |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> She supported ending Governor Tim Walz's emergency orders regarding the pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=October 12, 2020 |title=Bonding bill to keep lawmakers busy until Wednesday |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/10/12/bonding-bill-will-keep-special-session-going-until-wednesday |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stockton |first=Gracie |date=2021-02-10 |title=Q&A: Rep. Anne Neu Brindley, a rising player in the GOP caucus |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2021/02/10/qa-rep-anne-neu-brindley/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> She opposed his plan to send one-time stimulus checks in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=January 20, 2022 |title=Governor's spending plan includes 'Walz checks' |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/01/20/govs-spending-plan-includes-walz-checks |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> She voted against bipartisan legislation banning private clubs for lobbyists and legislators at the state capitol.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Ricardo |date=March 11, 2022 |title=House committee advances bill to close loophole for private lobbyist clubs during legislative session |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/briefs/house-committee-advances-bill-to-close-loophole-for-private-lobbyist-clubs-during-legislative-session/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref>
Neu Brindley opposed mandates for COVID-19 vaccines that "are driving health care worker resignations and layoffs".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Snowbeck |first=Christopher |last2=Howatt |first2=Glenn |date=October 15, 2021 |title=Minnesota National Guard to assist with long-term care staffing shortage |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-national-guard-to-assist-with-long-term-care-staffing-shortage/600106901/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> She signed a letter opposing the Mayo Clinic's vaccine mandate policy for employees, calling it "onerous" to receive a religious exception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Star Tribune Editorial Board |first= |date=December 16, 2021 |title=EDITORIAL {{!}} Ethical decision is protecting patients |url=https://www.startribune.com/ethical-decision-is-protecting-patients/600127854/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> The letter suggested that Mayo and other providers would lose support for future legislation. "We will not support state funding for programs like these, or any other funding, for any healthcare facility that fires their employees due to unrealistic vaccine mandate policies."<ref>[https://www.house.mn.gov/goppdf/KjjzzR9JvE2GyqQV2Nc_eA.pdf December 8th, 2021 Letter to Mayo Clinic] signed by 38 Minnesota House Republican Representatives.</ref>
==== Public safety and crime ==== In 2018, Neu Brindley authored legislation to ban people convicted of a DWI from operating a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle after an accident killed a child on Chisago Lake.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Janet |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Measure to tighten drunk-driving laws for snowmobiles, ATVs advances |url=https://www.startribune.com/bill-to-tighten-drunk-driving-laws-for-snowmobiles-atvs-introduced/477317223/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Snowmobile accident that killed MN boy could inspire new DWI law |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/03/19/snowmobile-accident-that-killed-mn-boy-could-inspire-new-dwi-law |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>
Neu Brindley opposed changes to state sentencing guidelines that she said would lead to lighter punishments for repeat offenders.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Faircloth |first=Ryan |date=December 16, 2021 |title=Repeat offenders could serve less time under Minnesota sentencing guidelines proposal |url=https://www.startribune.com/repeat-offenders-could-serve-less-time-under-proposed-change-to-minnesota-sentencing-guidelines/600127844/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pugmire |first=Tim |date=December 17, 2021 |title=Proposed change to MN's sentencing guidelines draws flak |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/12/17/proposed-change-to-sentencing-guidelines-draws-flak |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Ricardo |date=2021-12-17 |title=State commission proposal to modify sentences for repeat offenders sparks fierce debate |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2021/12/17/state-commission-proposal-to-modify-sentences-for-repeat-offenders-sparks-fierce-debate/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> She said she was worried about proposals that would increase training, discipline, and civilian oversight for police officers and advocated for delaying implementation of a new standard for justified use of deadly force.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=April 22, 2021 |title=Minnesota House pushes to limit police powers |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/04/22/house-pushes-to-limit-police-powers |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakst |first=Brian |date=June 30, 2021 |title=Legislature has just hours to finish new budget |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/06/30/legislature-hits-budget-home-stretch-with-no-spare-time |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> She attempted to amend a larger public safety bill to ban cities from disbanding, abolishing, or defunding police departments, and supported requiring reports on the use of mandatory minimum sentences in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Callaghan |first=Peter |date=2020-10-07 |title=Anatomy of campaign hit literature: How a vote engineered in June gets weaponized in October |url=https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2020/10/anatomy-of-campaign-hit-literature-how-a-vote-engineered-in-june-gets-weaponized-in-october/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019205855/https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2020/10/anatomy-of-campaign-hit-literature-how-a-vote-engineered-in-june-gets-weaponized-in-october |archive-date=October 19, 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Ricardo |date=2021-06-30 |title=Dead of night legislating: Lawmakers pass public safety bill, end governor's emergency powers |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2021/06/30/dead-of-night-legislating-lawmakers-pass-public-safety-bill/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630134133/https://minnesotareformer.com/2021/06/30/dead-of-night-legislating-lawmakers-pass-public-safety-bill/ |archive-date=June 30, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
===== Gun control ===== Neu Brindley opposes most gun control measures and was rated 92% by the National Rifle Association of America in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Voter's Self Defense System |url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/176027/anne-neu-brindley |access-date=2018-12-07 |website=Vote Smart |language=en-us |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230621112409/https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/evaluations/176027/anne-neu-brindley |archive-date=June 21, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> She received a perfect score from the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus in 2019, a gun advocacy group in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scorecard |url=https://www.gunowners.mn/scorecard |access-date=2019-05-17 |website=Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus}}</ref>
==== Election policy ==== Neu Brindley criticized DFL elections bills for their lack of bipartisan support.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Winter |first=Deena |date=2023-04-14 |title=House passes major elections bill over Republican objections that it's not bipartisan |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/04/13/house-poised-to-pass-major-elections-bill-over-republican-objections/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> She opposed a bill to give Minnesota's major political parties more control over candidates running under the party banner by establishing a court process to prevent imposter candidates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Callaghan |first=Peter |date=2021-03-12 |title=With memories of the 2020 election, DFLers wrestle with how to keep 'imposter candidates' off the ballot |url=https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2021/03/with-memories-of-the-2020-election-dflers-wrestle-with-how-to-keep-imposter-candidates-off-the-ballot/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref> Neu Brindley spoke in opposition of legislation that would restore voting rights to felons who are on parole.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deng |first=Grace |date=2023-02-03 |title=House passes bill to restore voting rights to people released from prison |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/02/02/house-passes-bill-to-restore-voting-rights-to-people-released-from-prison/ |access-date=2023-05-03 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Electoral history ==
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2017 Minnesota State House - District 32B Special Election<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=103&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=418&show=Go|title=2017 Results for State Representative District 32B Special Election|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Anne Neu | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 3,789 | percentage = 53.22 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Laurie Warner | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 3,327 | percentage = 46.73 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 3 | percentage = 0.04 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 7,119 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2018 Minnesota State House - District 32B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=115&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=418&show=Go|title=2018 Results for State Representative District 32B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Anne Neu (incumbent) | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 11,031 | percentage = 58.00 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jeff Peterson | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 7,971 | percentage = 41.91 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 18 | percentage = 0.09 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 19,020 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2020 Minnesota State House - District 32B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=418&show=Go|title=2020 Results for State Representative District 32B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Anne Neu | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 15,385 | percentage = 62.13 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Katie Malchow | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 9,353 | percentage = 37.77 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 26 | percentage = 0.10 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 24,764 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2022 Minnesota State House - District 32B<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=149&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=410&show=Go|title=2022 Results for State Representative District 32B|access-date=February 25, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Anne Neu Brindley | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 12,260 | percentage = 62.11 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Katie Malchow | party = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party | votes = 7,471 | percentage = 37.85 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 9 | percentage = 0.05 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 19,740 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Republican Party of Minnesota }} {{Election box end}}
==Personal life== Neu Brindley is widowed, and remarried in 2020. Her first husband died from ALS, a rare neurodegenerative disease.<ref name=":2" /> She resides in North Branch, Minnesota, and has five children and five stepchildren.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.<ref name="Religious Studies Center 2021 e694">{{cite web |date=2021-07-29 |title=Anne Neu Brindley |url=https://rsc.byu.edu/faith-politics/anne-neu-brindley |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Religious Studies Center}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== {{MN-legdb|15494}} * [https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15494 Official House of Representatives website] * [https://anneneu.org/ Official campaign website]
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