{{short description|American politician (born 1991)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2013}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Fue Lee | image = 2017FueLee (cropped).jpg | state_house = Minnesota | district = 59A | constituency = 59A (2017–present) | term_start = January 3, 2017 | term_end = | preceded = Joe Mullery | succeeded = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|08|26}} | birth_place = Thailand | death_date = | death_place = | party = Democratic (DFL) | education = Carleton College (B.A.) | occupation = Legislator | spouse = | children = | website = {{URL|https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15468|Government website}} {{URL|https://www.fuelee.org/|Campaign website}} }} '''Fue Lee''' (born August 26, 1991) is a Hmong-American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2016. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Lee represents district 59A, which includes parts of northern Minneapolis in Hennepin County.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Lee, Fue - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present |url=https://www.lrl.mn.gov/legdb/fulldetail?id=15468 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.lrl.mn.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Rep. Fue Lee (59A) - Minnesota House of Representatives |url=https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15468 |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=www.house.mn.gov}}</ref>
==Early life, education, and career== Lee was born in a refugee camp in Thailand to Hmong parents from Laos, and came to Minnesota as a toddler in 1992, living in public housing with his parents and siblings.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Tevlin |first=Jon |date=November 8, 2016 |title=Jon Tevlin: From Rep.-elect Fue Lee, a lesson in what democracy looks like |url=https://www.startribune.com/jon-tevlin-from-rep-fue-lee-a-lesson-in-what-democracy-looks-like/400485831/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He graduated from Camden High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yuen |first=Laura |date=October 26, 2018 |title=New influx of Hmong-American legislators appears likely |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/10/26/new-influx-of-hmong-american-legislators-appears-likely |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>
Lee graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, with a bachelor's degree in political science and international relations. He was an intern or volunteer for Minneapolis City Council Member Blong Yang, then-U.S. Representative Keith Ellison, and Steve Simon, later becoming an aide in the office of the Minnesota Secretary of State.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Star Tribune Editorial Board |date=August 3, 2016 |title=EDITORIAL {{!}} Primary election endorsements: Mohamud Noor over Phyllis Kahn and Ilhan Omar in 60B; Joe Mullery over Fue Lee in 59A |url=https://www.startribune.com/primary-election-endorsements-mohamud-noor-over-phyllis-kahn-and-ilhan-omar-in-60b-joe-mullery-over-fue-lee-in-59a/389002411/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Hirsi |first=Ibrahim |date=2016-08-23 |title=What Fue Lee's victory says about the political power of Hmong-Americans in Minneapolis |url=https://www.minnpost.com/new-americans/2016/08/what-fue-lees-victory-says-about-political-power-hmong-americans-minneapolis/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
Lee co-founded the Asian American Organizing Project and Progressive Hmong American Organizers with former state Senator Mee Moua, DFL activist Yee Chang, and state representative Jay Xiong.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tevlin |first=Jon |date=November 8, 2016 |title=From Rep.-elect Fue Lee, a lesson in what democracy looks like |newspaper=Minneapolis Star Tribune |url=http://m.startribune.com/jon-tevlin-from-rep-fue-lee-a-lesson-in-what-democracy-looks-like/400485831/ |access-date=November 8, 2016}}</ref>
==Minnesota House of Representatives== Lee was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016 and has been reelected every two years since. He defeated 10-term incumbent Joe Mullery in a DFL primary after losing the party endorsement by one delegate.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Coolican |first1=J. Patrick |last2=Klecker |first2=Mara |date=August 10, 2016 |title=Ilhan Omar makes history with victory over long-serving Rep. Phyllis Kahn |url=https://www.startribune.com/low-turnout-expected-despite-key-races-on-primary-election-day/389596131/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref name=":3" /> Lee is the first person of color and of Asian descent to represent his district, and was the first Hmong-American to represent Minneapolis in the state legislature.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rupar |first=Aaron |date=2016-08-11 |title=From Refugee Camps To The Statehouse: Two Groundbreaking Primary Victories In Minnesota |newspaper=ThinkProgress |url=https://thinkprogress.org/ilhan-omar-fue-lee-refugees-minnesota-fa367b75d230#.3omh68jam |access-date=2016-10-27}}</ref> In 2018, he was an early endorser of Ilhan Omar for Minnesota's 5th congressional district.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brodey |first=Sam |date=2018-06-08 |title=The messy primary to replace Rep. Keith Ellison will center on who represents the future of the DFL |url=https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2018/06/messy-primary-replace-rep-keith-ellison-will-center-who-represents-future-df/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
Lee has served as chair of the Capital Investment Committee since 2021. He also sits on the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy and Legacy Finance Committees. From 2019 to 2020, he served as vice chair of the Capital Investment Committee and as an assistant majority leader for the House DFL Caucus.<ref name=":0" /> Lee is a member of the People of Color and Indigenous (POCI) Caucus and the Minnesota Asian-Pacific (MAP) Caucus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Multiple authors |date=May 19, 2022 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} Find room in the budget deal for communities of color |url=https://www.startribune.com/find-room-in-the-budget-deal-for-communities-of-color/600174841/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Keen |first=Judy |date=December 22, 2018 |title=New Asian caucus hopes to exert its clout in the Legislature |url=https://www.startribune.com/new-asian-caucus-hopes-to-exert-its-clout-in-the-legislature/503389882/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=HoangLong |first=Samantha |date=2019-01-25 |title=Minnesota Asian Pacific Caucus: Hmong legislators are setting a broad agenda |url=https://www.minnpost.com/new-americans/2019/01/minnesota-asian-pacific-caucus-hmong-legislators-are-setting-a-broad-agenda/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Infrastructure and capital investment === As chair of the Capital Investment Committee, Lee worked with Senator Tom Bakk on a $518 million public works package in 2021, highlighting investments into housing infrastructure and small business redevelopment after civil unrest and protests following the murder of George Floyd.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=February 22, 2021 |title=Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz pitches roughly $500 million public works infrastructure package |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-gov-tim-walz-pitches-518-million-public-works-package/600026119/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lopez |first=Ricardo |date=2021-03-04 |title=DFL legislators call for GOP support to rebuild Minneapolis, St. Paul businesses damaged by civil unrest |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2021/03/04/dfl-legislators-call-for-gop-support-to-rebuild-minneapolis-st-paul-businesses-damaged-by-civil-unrest/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> He authored subsequent legislation that would fund $1 billion in infrastructure projects across the state, which was opposed by House Republicans and Senator Bakk.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Van Berkel |first1=Jessie |last2=Woodall |first2=Hunter |date=April 14, 2021 |title=Lawmakers clash over infrastructure funding in Minnesota, Washington |url=https://www.startribune.com/lawmakers-disagree-over-infrastructure-funding-in-minnesota-washington/600045939/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=May 15, 2021 |title=Minnesota legislators split over construction funding bill as session draws to a close |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-legislators-split-over-construction-funding-bill-as-session-draws-to-a-close/600057679/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
In 2022, Lee supported a $3.5 billion package, investing in local projects, housing, and focusing on marginalized communities throughout the state.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=January 18, 2022 |title=Walz proposes $2.7 billion infrastructure package |url=https://www.startribune.com/gov-tim-walz-to-propose-2-billion-infrastructure-package-bonding-bill-minnesota-federal-money/600136967/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> In both 2021 and 2022, the proposals, which require a three-fifths majority to approve the sale of bonds, failed to pass.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McKinney |first=Matt |date=January 7, 2023 |title=Cities, counties make plea for slice of big state surplus |url=https://www.startribune.com/cities-counties-make-plea-for-slice-of-big-state-surplus/600241602/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Orenstein |first=Walker |date=2022-07-28 |title=Capitol watchers 'befuddled' by rare bonding bill stall under legislative dealmaker Tom Bakk |url=https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2022/07/capitol-watchers-befuddled-by-rare-bonding-bill-stall-under-legislative-dealmaker-bakk/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
Lee worked with Senator Sandy Pappas in 2023 to move forward both cash and bonding infrastructure bills prioritizing racial equity and addressing the climate and housing crises.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=January 18, 2023 |title=Minnesota leaders aim for fast action on infrastructure |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-leaders-aim-for-fast-action-on-infrastructure/600244537/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Dana |date=December 12, 2022 |title=A bonding bill? Here's what you need to know |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2022/12/12/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-the-bonding-bill-but-were-afraid-to-ask |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> Lee proposed building on previous years' plans and spending $2 billion in cash spending and an additional $2.2 billion in borrowing via bonds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=January 26, 2023 |title=Minnesota needs more than $3 billion for aging infrastructure, Gov. Walz says |url=https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-needs-more-than-3-billion-for-aging-infrastructure-gov-walz-says/600246754/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> In March 2023, the House passed a $1.9 billion deal that received bipartisan support to reach the three-fifths majority threshold, though the Senate failed to do the same with all Republicans voting against the bill.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Van Berkel |first=Jessie |date=March 5, 2023 |title=Can Minnesota leaders pass an early $1.9B infrastructure package? |url=https://www.startribune.com/can-minnesota-leaders-pass-an-early-1-9b-infrastructure-package/600256423/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ferguson |first=Dana |date=March 6, 2023 |title=Minnesota House passes $1.9 billion bonding package, path forward is unclear |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/03/06/minnesota-house-passes-19-billion-bonding-package-path-forward-is-unclear |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mewes |first=Trey |date=April 3, 2023 |title=Communities across Minnesota beg lawmakers to fund infrastructure this spring |url=https://www.startribune.com/communities-across-minnesota-beg-for-lawmakers-to-fund-infrastructure-this-spring/600264188/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
He has authored legislation to partially fund the Upper Harbor Terminal, a city amphitheater proposal located in his district.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Otárola |first=Miguel |date=January 26, 2020 |title=Next step for Upper Harbor Terminal: Securing $20M from state for massive amphitheater |url=https://www.startribune.com/next-step-for-upper-harbor-terminal-securing-20m-from-state-for-massive-amphitheater/567313932/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Keefe |first=Kenzie |date=February 19, 2020 |title=Upper Harbor Terminal: Can Minneapolis invest in its north side without pushing people out of their neighborhoods? |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/02/19/minneapolis-north-side-upper-harbor-terminal |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>
=== Public safety and criminal justice reform === Lee signed on to a letter by U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar asking the Department of Justice to expand its investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department following the murder of George Floyd.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montemayor |first=Stephen |date=June 8, 2021 |title=Rep. Ilhan Omar leads call for DOJ to expand Minnesota federal policing probe |url=https://www.startribune.com/rep-ilhan-omar-leads-call-for-doj-to-expand-minnesota-federal-policing-probe/600065820/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He co-sponsored a bill creating a commission to review how local government, police, and military responded to George Floyd protests in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including aid to community organizations in the area.<ref>{{Cite web |last=St. Anthony |first=Neal |date=March 7, 2021 |title=Businesses damaged in riots after death of George Floyd still fighting for assistance |url=https://www.startribune.com/businesses-damaged-in-riots-after-death-of-george-floyd-still-fighting-for-assistance/600031511/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Fue |last2=Noor |first2=Mohamud |date=March 17, 2021 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} Small businesses in Minneapolis, St. Paul deserve state aid, too |url=https://www.startribune.com/cities-small-businesses-deserve-state-aid-too/600035541/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
Lee supported voting "yes" on City Question 2, which would have renamed the Minneapolis Police Department the Minneapolis Department of Public Safety, removed minimum staffing levels for sworn officers, and shifted oversight of the new agency from the mayor’s office to the city council.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Multiple authors |date=October 25, 2021 |title=OPINION EXCHANGE {{!}} Minneapolis legislators: Vote yes on City Question 2 to expand public safety |url=https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-legislators-vote-yes-on-city-question-2-to-expand-public-safety/600109934/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Navratil |first1=Liz |last2=Mahamud |first2=Faiza |date=October 1, 2021 |title=What you need to know about the Minneapolis charter amendments |url=https://www.startribune.com/need-to-know-about-the-minneapolis-charter-amendments-police-mayor-rent-public-safety-city-council/600097438/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
=== Environment and natural resources === Lee joined environmental advocates in pushing for the closing of a metal shredder in North Minneapolis after a stockpile caught fire.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Du |first=Susan |date=May 24, 2021 |title=Growing calls to shut down Minneapolis junkyard after fire last month |url=https://www.startribune.com/growing-calls-to-shut-down-minneapolis-junkyard-after-fire-last-month/600060837/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He wrote legislation that would require regulators to consider the cumulative exposure of pollutants before issuing permits to industries in environmental justice areas, and require the Pollution Control Agency to hold public hearings to solicit community feedback on facilities impacts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marohn |first=Kristi |date=May 10, 2021 |title=After scrap metal fire, renewed calls to protect north Mpls. residents from toxic air |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/05/10/after-scrap-metal-fire-renewed-calls-to-protect-north-mpls-residents-from-toxic-air |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Yalamanchili |first=Dheera |date=2022-05-18 |title=The burden of Minnesota's air pollution is unequal {{!}} Opinion |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2022/05/18/the-burden-of-minnesotas-air-pollution-is-unequal-opinion/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> The bill was included in a larger 2022 environmental bill, but faced opposition from Senate Republicans.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gringauz |first=Lev |date=2022-04-13 |title=Even after years of improving air quality, pollution remains a problem in some Minnesota communities |url=https://www.minnpost.com/environment/2022/04/even-after-years-of-improving-air-quality-pollution-remains-a-problem-in-some-minnesota-communities/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref> Lee introduced the legislation again in 2023, but the provisions were scaled back to only include the seven-county metro and other large cities in 2023 due to opposition from rural DFL members.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orenstein |first=Walker |date=2023-04-20 |title=Minnesota DFL's watered down environmental bill passes after intra-party split |url=https://www.minnpost.com/greater-minnesota/2023/04/dfl-nixes-citizens-board-narrows-environmental-justice-bill-after-intra-party-split-with-greater-minnesota-lawmakers/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
Lee has authored legislation to help Metro Transit buy electric busses and require them to transition to zero emissions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orenstein |first=Walker |date=2021-03-04 |title=Electric vehicles are coming to Minnesota. Republicans and Democrats have very different ideas on how state government should respond. |url=https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2021/03/electric-vehicles-are-coming-to-minnesota-republicans-and-democrats-have-very-different-ideas-on-how-state-government-should-respond/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pan |first=H. Jiahong |date=2021-08-31 |title=Reliability problems stall transition to electric buses |url=https://minnesotareformer.com/2021/08/31/reliability-problems-stall-transit-agencies-transition-to-electric-buses/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=Minnesota Reformer |language=en-US}}</ref> He has advocated for the Department of Natural Resources to do more outreach to hunters in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and to people of color, women and younger generations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Tony |date=April 10, 2018 |title=DNR adds deer plan meetings in metro area |url=https://www.startribune.com/dnr-adds-deer-plan-meetings-in-metro-area/479340113/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> He co-sponsored legislation to abolish commercial turtle harvesting in the state.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Tony |date=June 10, 2019 |title=Commercial turtle harvesting in Minnesota remains a worry for some |url=https://www.startribune.com/commercial-turtle-harvesting-in-minnesota-remains-a-worry-for-some/511023641/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref>
=== Other political positions === Lee co-authored legislation to increase funding for efforts to ensure every Minnesotan was counted in the 2020 census, and wrote a bill to require property managers to give census workers access to multi-unit buildings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keen |first=Judy |date=April 1, 2019 |title=Effort to ensure full 2020 census count begins |url=https://www.startribune.com/effort-to-ensure-full-2020-census-count-begins/507953332/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kraker |first=Dan |date=March 13, 2020 |title=Census 2020: Minn. cities move to make sure renters get counted |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/03/13/census-2020-minn-cities-move-to-make-sure-renters-get-counted |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref> He co-sponsored legislation to increase funding for school support services in Minneapolis public schools.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hinrichs |first=Erin |date=2018-05-24 |title=Minnesota school funding: What just happened? |url=https://www.minnpost.com/education/2018/05/minnesota-school-funding-what-just-happened/ |access-date=2023-04-22 |website=MinnPost |language=en-US}}</ref>
Lee signed on to a statement opposing President Donald Trump's proposal to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Golden |first=Erin |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Minnesota lawmakers' group pushes back on threats to DACA |url=https://www.startribune.com/new-lawmaker-group-highlights-immigration-issues/442557043/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> In 2019, he signed a letter of support for Representative Ilhan Omar after she was accused of making antisemitic comments.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Associated Press |date=March 5, 2019 |title=Some MN elected officials express support for Omar |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/03/05/some-mn-elected-officials-express-support-for-omar |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=MPR News |language=en}}</ref>
== Electoral history == {{Election box begin no change | title = 2016 DFL primary for Minnesota State House - District 59A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=99&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=471&show=Go|title=2016 Results for State Representative District 59A Primary|access-date=February 22, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Fue Lee | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 1,584 | percentage = 55.52 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Joe Mullery (incumbent) | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 1,268 | percentage = 44.48 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 2,852 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2016 Minnesota State House - District 59A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=100&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=471&show=Go|title=2016 Results for State Representative District 59A|access-date=February 22, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Fue Lee | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 12,585 | percentage = 80.62 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Jessica Newville | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 2,903 | percentage = 18.60 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 123 | percentage = 0.79 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 15,611 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2018 Minnesota State House - District 59A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=115&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=471&show=Go|title=2018 Results for State Representative District 59A|access-date=February 22, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Fue Lee (incumbent) | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 12,046 | percentage = 86.04 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Fred Statema | party = Republican Party of Minnesota | votes = 1,916 | percentage = 13.69 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 38 | percentage = 0.27 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 14,000 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2020 Minnesota State House - District 59A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=136&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=471&show=Go|title=2020 Results for State Representative District 59A|access-date=February 22, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Fue Lee (incumbent) | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 12,409 | percentage = 74.87 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change | candidate = Marcus Harcus | party = Grassroots–Legalize Cannabis Party | votes = 4,054 | percentage = 24.46 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 110 | percentage = 0.66 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 16,573 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}}
{{Election box begin no change | title = 2022 Minnesota State House - District 59A<ref>{{cite web|url=https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/results/Index?ErsElectionId=149&scenario=StateRepresentative&DistrictId=471&show=Go|title=2022 Results for State Representative District 59A|access-date=February 22, 2023|website=Minnesota Secretary of State}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | candidate = Fue Lee (incumbent) | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | votes = 8,960 | percentage = 98.10 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 174 | percentage = 1.90 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 9,134 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}} {{Election box begin no change |title = 2024 Minnesota State House - District 59A<ref name="Nov24Results">{{cite web |title=2024 Results for All State Representative Races |url=https://electionresults.sos.mn.gov/Results/Index?ersElectionId=170&scenario=StateRepresentative |website=Minnesota Secretary of State |access-date=18 November 2024}}</ref> }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change | party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party | candidate = Fue Lee (incumbent) | votes = 11,672 | percentage = 97.93 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change | votes = 247 | percentage = 2.07 }} {{Election box total no change | votes = 11,919 | percentage = 100.00 }} {{Election box hold with party link no change | winner = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party }} {{Election box end}}
== Personal life == Lee lives in the Northside neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Van Oot |first=Torey |date=September 20, 2020 |title=DFL legislator's family confronts COVID-19's spread |url=https://www.startribune.com/dfl-legislator-s-family-confronts-covid-19-s-spread/572473011/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |website=Star Tribune}}</ref> In September 2020, Lee was diagnosed with COVID, as were many members of his family. Lee spoke publicly about his families experience and spoke in favor of comprehensive, state-led efforts to contain the virus.<ref name=":2" />
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==External links== {{Minnesota legislator ID|15468}} * [https://www.house.mn.gov/members/profile/15468 Official House of Representatives website] * [https://www.fuelee.org/ Official campaign website]
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