| Office: | Minnesota District 32A State representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
Republican |
| Incumbent: |
Yes |
| City of residence: |
Rogers |
| Background: |
B.A. Political Science and B.A. Communications, University of Minnesota, Duluth; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas; member of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church; former school board chair of Mary Queen of Peace School; member of I-94 West Chamber; minority whip; elected 2004; married, two children. |
| Endorsements: | Senate District 32 Republican Party; Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fund; Police Officers Alliance of Minnesota; Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis; Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC; Minnesota Dental Association PAC; MCCL State PAC; NFIB Guardian of Small Business; NRA Political Victory Fund. |
| Most important issue: |
While issues such as health care, education, transportation and others are extremely important, I will focus on the economy and energy independence during the next session. Families are struggling with tough economic times and higher prices for food and gas. I will always put the family budget in front of the government budget. I will push to eliminate price controls at the pump. I will work to ensure Minnesota is prepared to meet its future energy needs by promoting legislation that would remove the prohibition on new nuclear power facilities. |
| 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. |
Somewhat 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. |
Have mixed feelings |
| 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 disagree |
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