Jennifer Zielinski

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile

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BIOGRAPHY

Name

Jennifer Zielinski


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 61


Incumbent

No


Links

Jennifer Zielinski emailFacebookX

EDUCATION

Minneapolis Community and Technical, Minneapolis, Law Enforcement, 2009

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Sociology, 2006

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

Communtiy Action Partnership Suburban Hennepin Co, Volunteer Tax Preparer, Our Savior's Lutheran Church ESL

Volunteer ESL teacher, City of Minneapolis, Election judge

Minneapolis City Republicans, Volunteer - secretary, Senate District 61 Republicans

Volunteer - Deputy Chair

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Minneapolis Park Board, 2017

Congress, 2018

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

OTHER (1)

Republican Party of Minnesota

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (2018)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2018)

Right Now USA (2018)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds or grants from federal, state, or local governments.

Strongly Agree

I support the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care providers to provide life-saving treatment for infants who survive an attempted abortion.

Agree

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

Mom's health (emergent conditions) and rape


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

Disagree

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

government waste, I will be working on ways to audit so the state does not lose a few million on projects.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Governments should not discriminate against individuals, organizations or small businesses because of their belief that marriage is only a union of one man and one woman.

Agree

Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.

Strongly Disagree

Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.

Neutral

I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.

Yes

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

The state does not interfere with a religious institution, and does not promote one religion over the other


HEALTHCARE

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.

Disagree

How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?

Allow more competition, and work on ways to drive down costs for providers and for insurance


NATIONAL SECURITY

The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.

Agree


IMMIGRATION

I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.

Agree

State and federal funds should be denied to any public or private entity, including but not limited to sanctuary cities, that are not in compliance with immigration laws.

Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

I believe anyone who wants to come here to achieve their American dream should have the chance to legally immigrate to the U.S., and we should look at ways to reduce the time it takes to immigrate here legally (can take up to 20 years).


EDUCATION

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Strongly Disagree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Neutral

I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.

Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Catholic


ABOUT YOU

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and immigration, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.

I believe in the liberty of people and giving them the right to decide their fate

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have a bachelor's in sociology, and I've lived in this community for over 10 years, making Minneapolis my home. I will work to make it shine

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

Nope

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?

Did not answer


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.

Disagree


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

Enforce the laws already on the books, strengthen the family to help each other out


OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.

Strongly Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree

In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?

I will work on education, criminal justice reform, and reforming our drug laws.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

yes it is. We must work with all communities to make sure all citizens have a voice at the table regardless of skin color, etc.

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