| Office: | Minnesota District 25A State representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
Republican |
| Incumbent: |
Yes |
| City of residence: |
New Prague |
| Age: | 36 |
| Background: |
Married 14 years to Wade; children James and Camille; small-business owner; State Representative, District 25A; M.A., MSU-Mankato, Urban/Regional Management; B.A., University of Minnesota; former New Prague City Council member; local chamber of commerce member; Holy Trinity Church member; member, Arlington Good Samaritan Nursing Home Board of Directors; hockey and gymnastics mom. |
| Endorsements: | Republican Party of Minnesota; National Rifle Association; Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association; Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL); Minnesota Long Term Care Providers of MN (CARE-PAC); Friend of Small Business, NFIB; Minnesota Farm Bureau Political Action Committee; Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fund. |
| Most important issue: |
It is an honor to serve the people of District 25A. My education, experience as a small business owner, and background in city government provided me a solid foundation for my legislative work. Some issues of importance include reducing healthcare cost increases, improving equity in education funding, ensuring a strong economy for job creation and controlling energy costs. Heathcare reform efforts should lower costs through a system where families, not government or insurance companies, have greater control over their healthcare choices. We must continue looking for reform opportunities so that taxpayer dollars are spent smartly and effectively. |
| 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. |
Somewhat 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. |
Somewhat agree |
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