

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
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
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2021
100%
2018
100%
2019-2020
100%
2021
71%, 77% (cum.)†
2018
54%, 65% (cum.)†
2021
|100%
2018
|100%
2019-2020
|100%
2021
|71%, 77% (cum.)†
2018
|54%, 65% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
8%, 28% (cum.)†
2021
0%, 24% (cum.)†
2021
20%
2017-18
0%
2019
|8%, 28% (cum.)†
2021
|0%, 24% (cum.)†
2017-18
|0%
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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