Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Minnesota 8th Congressional District in 2018 Minnesota 2018 General Election.
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.
Get StartedThe government should not play a role in a woman's reproductive health decisions. Learn more
A woman's healthcare decisions must be made between a woman and her doctor. Learn more
I will respect the self-governing authority of the tribes and fight for better health care, housing and educational opportunities for American Indians. Learn more
Pass a Constitutional Amendment Overturning Citizens United Learn more
I believe we should act to expunge the criminal records of Americans who have marijuana offenses Learn more
cut the red tape Learn more
We need to fully fund the Veterans Administration Learn more
cut the long lines at VA hospitals Learn more
find innovative solutions to better serve those who have served their country. Learn more
I believe that the federal prohibition on research of the benefits of medicinal marijuana for illnesses ranging from chronic seizures in children to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacting our veterans is wrong Learn more
I believe we should act to expunge the criminal records of Americans who have marijuana offenses Learn more
we should put the revenue local governments collect from sales after legalization Learn more
I also support farmers having the right to cultivate agricultural hemp. Learn more
I support the legalization of marijuana, both medicinally and recreationally. Learn more
Making investments in skills training and re-training Learn more
Rural America is changing, and we need to be on the front end of those changes, making life better for those living and working outside urban areas. Learn more
The workforce continues to change, and we need to enact policies and programs that support new opportunities. Learn more
Our economy won’t work for all of us until we change the way our system works and prioritize the interests of working people ahead of wealthy special interests Learn more
increase the transparency of our political process Learn more
We must eliminate the influence of secret money flowing into our elections Learn more
and elevate our political discourse. Learn more
Pass the Honest Ads Act to require equal levels of transparency in all political advertising Learn more
and elevate our political discourse. Learn more
increase the transparency of our political process Learn more
We must eliminate the influence of secret money flowing into our elections Learn more
Pass a Constitutional Amendment Overturning Citizens United Learn more
Pass the Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act (KOCH) Act to bring transparency to political advertising Learn more
Pass the DISCLOSE Act to end secret, undisclosed money in our elections Learn more
Pass the Get Foreign Money Out of US Elections Act to restrict the influence of foreign interests in our elections Learn more
Pass the Government By the People Act to return power to the people in our elections Learn more
Pass the STOP Act to reduce the focus on fundraising and big-donor influence in Washington Learn more
Hold regular town halls as your member of Congress Learn more
Refuse corporate PAC money and fund my campaigns with the support of the people of Minnesota Learn more
With regard to specific projects in this district, I believe it is the proper due process of our regulatory agencies to ensure that these projects are done in the safest possible way. Learn more
Bringing transparency and accountability to our democracy Learn more
Publicly post congressional calendar so my constituents know who I am meeting with Learn more
I support Universal Healthcare that keeps us and our families healthy and working. Learn more
we all need equitable access to basic services—chief among them is high-speed internet access Learn more
Opportunity in rural America means that we all need equitable access to basic services—chief among them is high-speed internet access—so that we are able to keep up with the pace of changes ahead. Learn more
I believe in the importance of our rural communities and are committed to rebuilding Main Street in our small towns across the district, state, and country so that limited resources are used efficiently, and all populations grow and thrive Learn more
Rural America is changing, and we need to be on the front end of those changes, making life better for those living and working outside urban areas. Learn more
Our kids deserve every opportunity we can give them. That starts with high-quality, affordable, and safe childcare options. Learn more
Policies such as caps on childcare costs, scholarships to working families, or utilizing our local school districts for additional care have the power to make childcare accessible for all. Learn more
That starts with high-quality, affordable, and safe childcare options. Learn more
I will fight to protect the benefits allowed through Social Security, Medicare, and pensions. Learn more
we should put the revenue local governments collect from sales after legalization to good use by making stronger investments in healthcare and education that Minnesota families expect. Learn more
and fortifying complementary systems and services that make work possible Learn more
protecting the rights of workers to unionize Learn more
View your personalized ballot, check your voter registration, make a plan to vote, and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.