Candidate for Minnesota State Senate - District 18 in 2020 Minnesota General Election.
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Get StartedHe opposes abortion, has a 100% pro-life rating from Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, and has voted to ban tax dollars from being used to pay for abortions. Learn more
Scott is proud to support our military, veterans, and law enforcement officers every step of the way. He is a voice of reason at the Capitol, pushing back on the bureaucracy that so often gets in the way. Learn more
All Minnesotans deserve access to a great education. During Scott’s time in the Senate, he has supported record funding for our public schools, including additional funds for special education, maintenance, and school safety enhancements. Learn more
Recognizing that a four-year degree is not for everyone, Scott is a champion for career and technical education in public schools. Public-private partnerships give students on-the-job training while they’re still high school — saving them money and giving them a leg-up. These success stories are happening right here in Hutchinson. Learn more
Scott supports our Second Amendment rights and is a key voice in pushing back against the extreme anti-gun proposals at the State Capitol. Learn more
Finally, Scott is a leader on issues important to seniors. He supported the landmark elder care protections that passed last year, which includes a senior citizen bill of rights, enhanced consumer protections, and safeguards for seniors against financial exploitation. And Scott was a leading voice against the governor’s disastrous proposal to cut more than $68 million in nursing home funding. Learn more
Scott led the fight against the governor’s ruinous gas tax increase proposal, instead advocating for dedicated funding that ensures equity between metro and rural areas. Thanks to Scott’s efforts, transportation funds go to worthwhile projects across the entire state instead of irresponsible projects like the $100 million per mile light rail in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Learn more
It’s no secret that Minnesotans are among the highest taxed in the nation — and Scott has worked to bring relief. He was successful in reducing the middle-income income tax rates and voted for three consecutive cuts to the income tax on Social Security benefits as he works towards its full repeal. From federal tax conformity to tax credits for farmers, teachers, college students, and small business owners, Scott works every day to lower the burden on taxpayers. Learn more
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