Bill Weber

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile

Leans Conservative

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Bill Weber


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

Primary & CD1 Special General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 21


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Bill Weber websitesBill Weber phones Bill Weber email

EDUCATION

Nettleton Business College, Sioux Falls, SD, Professional Acct., 1976

WORK & MILITARY

None

AFFILIATIONS

St. John Lutheran Church, President, Elder, Choir Director, Luverne Rotary Club

Secretary/Bulletin Editor, MN Chapter of ASFMRA, President

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

State Senate, 2013-Current

Mayor-Luverne, MN, 1993 -2001

City Council, 1985-1993

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2009)

Senate Victory Fund SVF (2020)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

National Federation of Independent Business (2012)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Dorsey Political Fund (2021)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

If mother's life is in danger.

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

If mother's life is in danger.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Remove SS benefits from taxable income Reduce rates

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Remove SS benefits from taxable income Reduce rates

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

Every agency needs to evaluate their staffing and programs in order to clearly understand what cuts are possible.

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

Every agency needs to evaluate their staffing and programs in order to clearly understand what cuts are possible.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

There are no circumstances whereby this should be tolerated.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

There are no circumstances whereby this should be tolerated.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

c

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

c

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

None


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Stop illegal immigration, track monies going to non-profits to ensure they are being used for legitimate purposes, when those who are here illegally are caught violating the law, they should be deported

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Stop illegal immigration, track monies going to non-profits to ensure they are being used for legitimate purposes, when those who are here illegally are caught violating the law, they should be deported

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

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

Those who wish to work, those of whom whose work is needed and those facing political or religious persecution.

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

Those who wish to work, those of whom whose work is needed and those facing political or religious persecution.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Agree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian. I believe all have a right to life and are loved by their Creator. We in turn need to treat people with respect and dignity according to the way Christ has taught us.

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Christian. I believe all have a right to life and are loved by their Creator. We in turn need to treat people with respect and dignity according to the way Christ has taught us.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voter ID and enforcement of current absentee voting laws.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Voter ID and enforcement of current absentee voting laws.


EQUALITY

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

Racism should never be tolerated but neither should it be an automatic fall back reason for every problem in front of us.

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

Racism should never be tolerated but neither should it be an automatic fall back reason for every problem in front of us.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

A

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To serve and protect.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To serve and protect.

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

Conservative

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

Conservative

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

I have a 10 year voting record in the state senate.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

I have a 10 year voting record in the state senate.

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

NO

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

NO

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I believe that government is a servant of the people - not the other way around. Individual rights are being trampled on under the weight of excessive government.

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I believe that government is a servant of the people - not the other way around. Individual rights are being trampled on under the weight of excessive government.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

Our law enforcement needs more funding but more needs to be spent on mental health issues as well.

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree

Our law enforcement needs more funding but more needs to be spent on mental health issues as well.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

We need enforcement of current laws. Not more laws.

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

We need enforcement of current laws. Not more laws.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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