| Office: | Minnesota District 16A State representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
Republican |
| Incumbent: |
Yes |
| City of residence: |
Princeton |
| Background: |
Retired high school English/journalism teacher; B.A. Concordia College (Moorhead, Minn.), 1964; 90 graduate credits; board member, Elim Care Inc., Rum River Life Choices; commissioner, Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission; 2006 VFW Female Legislator of the Year; 2008 American Legion Legislative Award; widow of 22 years, one child. |
| Endorsements: | Minnesota Chamber Leadership Fund; Republican Party of Minnesota; Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life; CARE-PAC (Care Providers of Minnesota); Minnesota Farm Bureau Political Action Committee; Minnesota Dental Political Action Committee (MINDENPAC); National Rifle Association (NRA); Liberty Caucus. |
| Most important issue: |
Support economic growth: Reduce taxes, require that government live within its means, stop wasteful state spending, demand accountability. Focus on priorities: Enact patient-focused health care to lower costs and make insurance more affordable, secure fair funding for Greater Minnesota schools, continue reform and accountability of K-12 schools and state colleges, require transparency for costs of college tuition, direct more resources to build roads and bridges, strengthen families by standing up for life and for traditional marriage, defend Second Amendment rights, ensure that Lake Mille Lacs is managed using sound biology. |
| More information: | Candidate website |
| Views: |
Candidates were asked to respond to statements on five policy issues. They were given seven options: "Strongly agree", "Somewhat agree", "Have mixed feelings", "Somewhat disagree", "Strongly disagree", "Have no opinion" and "Do not wish to respond."
| In light of high gasoline prices, the Legislature should repeal the gas tax increases enacted in February. |
Strongly agree |
| The state should require cities to allow law enforcement officers to inquire about people's immigration status during routine police work, such as traffic stops. |
Strongly agree |
| Legislators should rule out tax increases during the next session. |
Strongly agree |
| The state should put a cap on tuition increases at state colleges and universities and pressure the University of Minnesota to do the same. |
Strongly agree |
| The state should provide more funding for K-12 education, even if it means reductions in other areas of the state budget or raising taxes. |
Strongly disagree |
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