| Office: | Minnesota District 34A State representative |
Other candidates in this race:
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| Party: |
Republican |
| Incumbent: |
Yes |
| City of residence: |
Victoria |
| Age: | 34 |
| Background: |
Attorney; B.A., Universiity of St. Thomas; J.D. University of Minnesota; member, MN House since 2003; married, two children |
| Endorsements: | Republican Party of Minnesota; Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association; Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life; NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award Recipient. |
| Most important issue: |
As our state faces another significant budget deficit, it is time to correct the long-term issues with our state budget. This will mean making some difficult but critical decisions to ensure that state government is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. This likely means cutting back on non-essential programs. We can and should balance the budget without raising taxes on the hard working people of Minnesota. |
| 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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