Patrice Bataglia grew up in St. Paul, Minn., and resides in Mendota Heights. During her 20s, she worked as a waitress and eventually owned a bar. She has also worked as a lobbyist. She has been a member of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners since 1992. Bataglia is married with two children. Patrice Bataglia has been a member of the Dakota County Board of Commissioners since 1993. She won the GOP endorsement to run for the 4th District seat with 90 percent of the vote on a first ballot.