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from Past and present Governor candidates from Minnesota (number of quotes indicated): |
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Abortion Michelle Benson: Put an end to the destruction of human life. Mike Murphy: All humans, including the unborn, have inalienable rights. Paul Gazelka: Pro-life, might support Texas-style abortion ban. Rebecca Otto: Reproductive health is up to women, not government. Tim Walz: Maintain funding for Planned Parenthood. Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to reproduce. Scott Jensen: Let Minnesotans vote on constitutional abortion ban. Tim Walz: Abortion is on the ballot with my anti-choice opponent . Tim Walz: Codified abortion rights while surrounded by pro-life states. Jeff Johnson 2018: Pro-lifer who believes in protecting the life of the unborn. Jeff Johnson 2018: Heartbeat bill: ban abortions at about 6 weeks of pregnancy. Jeff Johnson 2026: 100% unapologetically pro life starting at conception. Lisa Demuth: Chief author of a bill to ban abortion in 2023. Mike Lindell: Appeared in and helped finance a pro-life movie. Scott Jensen: Abortion is settled law in Minnesota, won't relitigate it. |
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Budget & Economy Michelle Benson: Crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse. Mike Murphy: Incentivize developers to build quality senior housing. Tina Smith: Strengthen Minnesota's economy through economic development. Tim Walz: Invest budget surplus in things that make Minnesota strong. Lisa Demuth: Passed commonsense budget reducing state spending. Mike Lindell: Control the wasteful spending at all levels. Jeff Johnson 2026: Walz's solution to fraud is we just need to raise taxes. |
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Civil Rights Lori Swanson: Will fight for all citizens to receive the same civil rights. Mike Murphy: Let people live their lives as they so choose. Rebecca Otto: Address racial inequality gaps with social justice. Rebecca Otto: Endorsed by Stonewall DFL as ally of LGBT community. Scott Jensen: Supported a ban on LGBTQ conversion therapy. Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to marry. Jeff Johnson 2026: Eliminate biological males in female bathrooms & sports. Jeff Johnson 2026: Will immediately end taxpayer funded DEI programs. |
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Corporations Mark Dayton: Eliminate corporate tax loopholes & tax relief for families. Tina Smith: Eliminate corporate tax loopholes & tax relief for families. Tim Walz: A place for both large corporate farms and family farms. Jeff Johnson 2018: Help small business and embrace all present and future jobs. |
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Crime Lori Swanson: Warns citizens about new methods of phone scamming. Michelle Benson: Defunding the police would make us less safe. Mike Murphy: Increase rehabilitation for human trafficking victims. Mike Murphy: Fully support our Law Enforcement; put an end to the chaos. Mike Murphy: No more looting; we're going to shoot back. Paul Gazelka: Provide more resources to have more police on the streets. Scott Jensen: Increasing number of officers will restore law and order. Tina Liebling: Officers should control situation without deadly force. Tina Liebling: More treatment courts; lower barriers to re-entry after jail. Tim Walz: OpEd:riot response criticized as too weak AND too aggressive. Jeff Johnson 2018: Violent criminals must be locked up, some for long sentences. Jeff Johnson 2026: Criminal rioters should forfeit any government assistance. Lisa Demuth: I will strengthen sentences for repeat offenders. |
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Drugs Lori Swanson: Joined with other AG's to investigate opioid manufacturers. Mike Murphy: Possibly legalize marijuana to raise state funds. Mike Murphy: More accessible licensing for substance abuse counselors. Rebecca Otto: War on drugs is a failure. Tim Walz: Full legalization of medical and recreational marijuana. Scott Jensen: Expunge prior convictions for small amounts of marijuana. Tina Liebling: War on drugs failed; end prohibition & use pot responsibly. Jeff Johnson 2018: Medical marijuana ok but not recreational. Mike Lindell: Support programs that successfully address addition issues. Scott Jensen: Legalization rollout involved picking winners and losers. |
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Education Lori Swanson: Believes schools need K-12 funding & teachers need support. Michelle Benson: Provide families with more choice and flexibility. Mike Murphy: Yes to early learning & increasing teacher's salaries. Mike Murphy: Supports school choice; tax credits for private schools. Mike Murphy: Yes to early learning & increasing teacher's salaries. Mike Murphy: Supports school choice; tax credits for private schools. Rebecca Otto: No tax dollars for private schools. Tim Walz: Recognized as the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence. Tim Walz: 2 years tuition-free education at MN state institutions. Tim Walz: Fully fund pre-K-to-12; make Minnesota the education state. Tina Liebling: Fully fund our public education system at the state level. Tina Liebling: Free college credits via Post-Secondary Education Options. Tina Smith: Free all-day kindergarten. Scott Jensen: Start funding kids, not broken institutions. Tim Walz: Free breakfast and lunch at school. Tim Walz: Vision of inclusivity, vs. defunding our schools. Jeff Johnson 2018: Believes parents know best about their kid's education needs. Jeff Johnson 2026: Schools have become intolerant indoctrination centers. Lisa Demuth: Keep woke gender and racial ideology out of our classrooms. Mike Lindell: Empower parents to take control of children's education. |
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Energy & Oil Lori Swanson: Proceed with caution approach to solar energy gardens. Michelle Benson: Minnesota needs an all-of-the-above energy policy. Rebecca Otto: Minnesota should lead on clean energy. Tim Walz: Climate change is real and urgent. Tina Liebling: 25% renewable energy by 2025. Tim Walz: Supports nuclear power as part of clean energy plan. Jeff Johnson 2018: Climate is changing naturally; human involvement debatable. Lisa Demuth: Minnesota needs a true all-of-the-above approach. |
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Environment Lori Swanson: Won settlement for corporation to pay $890M for pollution. Michelle Benson: Protect environment without over-regulating our economy. Paul Gazelka: Opposed new mercury pollution standards from EPA. Tina Liebling: Those who exploit resources should pay for any cleanup. Jeff Johnson 2018: Best stewards of natural resources are those who need them. |
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Families & Children Lori Swanson: Find options to make childcare affordable. Mike Murphy: Government should support and strengthen the family unit. Tim Walz: Full marriage equality for same-sex couples. Tina Liebling: High quality child care is essential for work. Tim Walz: Ban conversion therapy; don't ban books. Jeff Johnson 2018: Gay "contractual unions" for hospital visits & inheritance. |
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Foreign Policy Lisa Demuth: Our precious metals means not relying on Russia & China. |
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Free Trade Tim Walz: Rash tariffs on China against interests of America's farmers. Tim Walz: In trade wars, agriculture gets hit the hardest. Jeff Johnson 2018: Tariffs on China negatively affect Minnesota farmers. Tim Walz: Trump's tariffs will hurt farmers, businesses and consumers. Amy Klobuchar: Tariffs dry up markets, sometimes permanently. |
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Government Reform Lori Swanson: Fight to make campaign financing fairer & all-inclusive. Michelle Benson: Outlaw abusive practices like ballot harvesting. Michelle Benson: The more we watch the polls, the less they cheat. Michelle Benson: Make it easy to vote and hard to cheat. Mike Murphy: Update and modernize voter registration systems. Mike Murphy: Voter fraud on a massive scale in 2020. Mike Murphy: Voter fraud at massive scale in 2020 across the country. Paul Gazelka: 2020 election not fair; need election reforms. Scott Jensen: Dead people voted in 2020; it's time for election integrity. Scott Jensen: Follow Trump in reducing rules and regulations. Tim Walz: Limit corporate campaign donations, and disclose all. Tim Walz: Remove barriers to voting. Tina Liebling: Require disclosure of state legislature perks. Tim Walz: State investments come back to you tenfold over. Tim Walz: Restore voting rights for formerly incarcerated people. Jeff Johnson 2018: Government needs to give the power back to the people. Jeff Johnson 2018: People make better decisions on spending than government. Lisa Demuth: End the culture of fraud and corruption in state government. Lisa Demuth: Will order cutting permitting timelines by at least 25%. Mike Lindell: Rid us of machines used to steal elections. |
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Gun Control Lori Swanson: Supports variety of common sense gun safety reforms. Michelle Benson: Gun control laws punish law-abiding gun owners. Mike Murphy: I will declare Minnesota a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary State. Rebecca Otto: Status quo on guns isn't working. Tim Walz: Expand background checks; ban assault-style weapons. Tim Walz: Establish red flag law; expand background checks. Jeff Johnson 2018: Gun control laws only put the guns in the hands of criminals. Jeff Johnson 2018: Arm trained professionals in schools. Jeff Johnson 2026: Provide additional training for Minnesota permit holders. Jeff Johnson 2026: Provide additional gun training for permit holders. Mike Lindell: Helped raise bail for teen accused of protestor shootings. |
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Health Care Erin Murphy: Allow only non-profit insurers to do business in the state. Lori Swanson: Plans to make healthcare affordable and accessible to all. Mark Dayton: Allow only non-profit insurers to do business in the state. Matt Dean: Repeal MNSure; it has harmed thousands. Michelle Benson: Opposes government run health care. Mike Murphy: Protect pre-existing conditions; more pricing transparency. Paul Gazelka: MinnesotaCare would decimate rural hospitals & doctors. Rebecca Otto: Health care is a human right. Scott Jensen: Not an anti-vaxxer, but the patient gets to choose. Scott Jensen: COVID: Opposes ineffective mask mandates. Scott Jensen: Strongly opposes single payer healthcare for Minnesota. Tim Walz: Single-payer system is on Minnesota's horizon. Tina Liebling: ObamaCare was a valiant attempt but did not go far enough. Tim Walz: COVID: followed the science, on public health measures . Jeff Johnson 2018: For multi state buying, selling insurance across state lines. Jeff Johnson 2018: ObamaCare was sold as reform & there was no reform in it. Tim Walz: Retain broad access to vaccines for all Minnesotans. |
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Homeland Security Lori Swanson: Joined other AG's in fight to keep transgendered troops. Scott Jensen: Soldiers should be allowed to refuse COVID vaccination. Tim Walz: Enlisted in Army National Guard at 17; served for 24 years. Tim Walz: Suicide prevention programs & mental health for veterans. Mike Lindell: Proud to accept Pentagon restrictions on news coverage. |
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Immigration Chris Coleman: Our sanctuary city law not subject to Trump executive ban. Erin Murphy: Support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants. Lori Swanson: Joined forces to fight against Trump's zero tolerance policy. Paul Gazelka: Huge mistake to reward illegal immigration. Rebecca Otto: Support driver's licenses for undocumented workers. Tim Walz: Helped resettle countless immigrants into this community. Tim Walz: Give DREAMers a path to citizenship. Tina Liebling: America offers a promise to desperate immigrants. Tim Walz: We need to have comprehensive immigration reform. Tim Walz: For a bipartisan policy that strengthens immigration control. Jeff Johnson 2018: Distinguish legal residents for getting state services. Jeff Johnson 2018: Opposes sanctuary state and all sanctuary cities. Jeff Johnson 2026: Support ICE in removing dangerous illegals from Minnesota. Mike Lindell: Work to send illegals back where they came from. Lisa Demuth: Securing our borders delivers more safety. Amy Klobuchar: Get ICE out of Minnesota NOW. |
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Jobs Lori Swanson: Prioritize decent jobs that pay the bills. Rebecca Otto: Raise minimum wage. Tim Walz: Push back against right-to-work legislation. Tim Walz: Supports $15 minimum wage for Minnesota. Tina Liebling: Don't permit employers to pay non-sustaining wages. Tina Liebling: Defend the right to organize and bargain collectively. Tim Walz: Paid leave and paid sick days . Tim Walz: Minnesota Miracle: expanding workers' rights. Jeff Johnson 2018: Minimum wage increase lessens options for young. Amy Klobuchar: Occupational training programs could attract businesses. |
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Principles & Values Mike Murphy: I'm just mad at the political system in Minnesota right now. Mike Murphy: Campaign about inclusion; everyone has a seat at this table. Mike Murphy: Defund critical race theory, promote patriotism. Paul Gazelka: Driven by his Christian faith, fought same sex marriage. Paul Gazelka: 2020 election was unfair, but Biden won. Scott Jensen: A governor should serve to preserve, protect and prepare. Scott Jensen: Can't know what I don't know about 2020 election. Tim Walz: Got political when students were turned away from Bush event. Tina Smith: Employed as marketing professional at General Mills. Scott Jensen: 2020 election shenanigans crossed line of election integrity. Lisa Demuth: Built lives around faith, family, and community. Jeff Johnson 2026: Got to appoint Godly men and women in the Executive Branch. Mike Lindell: Decided to run for governor after prayerful consideration. Scott Jensen: Did a lot of soul-searching and praying after election loss. |
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Social Security Mike Murphy: Minnesota must re-evaluate taxing Social Security benefits. Paul Gazelka: Taxes on Social Security income drives seniors away. Tim Walz: Regulate assisted-living centers for elder abuse . Jeff Johnson 2018: End the taxation of social security benefits. |
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Tax Reform Michelle Benson: Get Minnesota out of the top 10 in taxes. Mike Murphy: Lower income taxes; reduce government spending. Rebecca Otto: Fair and progressive taxes to pay for new benefits. Scott Jensen: We're some of the most over-taxed people in America. Tim Walz: Trump tax cuts go mostly to top 1%. Tina Liebling: Progressives taxation with a 4th tier for wealthiest. Jeff Johnson 2018: Growth comes from lower spending and increased take-home pay. Jeff Johnson 2018: Trump tax cuts lower Minnesota taxes. Mike Lindell: Reduce income and business taxes, cut sales taxes. Jeff Johnson 2026: Raising taxes on "the rich" will hurt the middle class. Lisa Demuth: End taxes on social security benefits for our seniors. Tim Walz: Invested surplus instead of giving tax cuts to the wealthy. |
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Technology Lori Swanson: Crucial need to repair and modernize infrastructure. Scott Jensen: Banned by TikTok: "Sure feels like being canceled". Tim Walz: Supports Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet). Jeff Johnson 2018: Moratorium on light rail; focus on first-class bus system. |
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War & Peace Tim Walz: Served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. |
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Welfare & Poverty Paul Gazelka: We need to relook at how we do welfare, require work. Tim Walz: $1 billion investment in affordable housing. Tim Walz: Feeding our Future scandal: an unacceptable scam. Jeff Johnson 2018: Goal is to have all able bodied welfare recipients working. Tim Walz: COVID fraud: jail the criminals; don't target the community. |
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Gubernatorial winners and losers in each state: AK - AL - AR - AZ - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - IA - ID - IL - IN - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MO - MS - MT - NC - ND - NE - NH - NJ - NM - NV - NY - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VA - VT - WA - WI - WV - WY - Senatorial winners and losers in each state: AK - AL - AR - AZ - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - IA - ID - IL - IN - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MO - MS - MT - NC - ND - NE - NH - NJ - NM - NV - NY - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VA - VT - WA - WI - WV - WY - U.S. House of Representatives winners and losers in each state: AK - AL - AR - AZ - CA - CO - CT - DE - FL - GA - HI - IA - ID - IL - IN - KS - KY - LA - MA - MD - ME - MI - MN - MO - MS - MT - NC - ND - NE - NH - NJ - NM - NV - NY - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC - SD - TN - TX - UT - VA - VT - WA - WI - WV - WY - |
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