Dan D. Hall
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dan D. Hall
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 56
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
Augsburg College, Minnespolis, 1974
Roosevelt High School, Minneapolis, 1970
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Midwest Chaplains, Director, YMCA
Director, Open Arms Food Shelf, Volunteer
New Covenant Christian School, Principal
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Minnesota Senate, 2011-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018-19
100%
2018
100%
2018
100%
2019
82%, 88% (cum.)†
2018
62%, 85% (cum.)†
2018-19
|100%
2018
|100%
2019
|82%, 88% (cum.)†
2018
|62%, 85% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018
23%
2019
20%, 11% (cum.)†
2017-18
0%
2019
|20%, 11% (cum.)†
2017-18
|0%
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)
*Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (3)
*Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Assn (MPPOA)
*Minnesotans for Affordable Health Insurance
Republican Party of Minnesota
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
Republican Party of Minnesota
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL)
Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
Minnesotans for Affordable Health Insurance
Housing First Minnesota
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2015)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Freedom Club (2016)
National Federation of Independent Business (2019)
Tom Emmer (2012)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2016)
International Union of Operating Engineers (2019)
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2016)
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2019)
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.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
There are none.
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?
I think we need to look at waste and fraud in our budget. We should be looking at our budget to cut out any unessicary or duplicitave efforts, just as any family has to do.
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.
Strongly 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 Agree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Strongly Agree
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?
It means congress may not establish a state church, nor prohibit how churches worship.
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?
I have supported legislation that increases price transparency for consumers. I have also supported legislation that lowers the cost of prescriptions drugs, including insulin, for Minnesotans. I was proud to vote for legislation that provides reinsurance to the Minnesota healthcare market which lead to lower premiums for Minnesotans.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly 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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe that America is a land of immigrants and I support legal immigration.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Disagree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I'm a born again Christian and believe in a biblical worldview, and that we are here to be salt and light to the world and glorify God in all we do.
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.
Please see https://www.votedanhall.com/issues
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
At 68 years old I have had many life experiences including managing a fast food restaurant, bible camp director, pastor, school teacher, principal, life insurance agent, YMCA director, police chaplain, and ten years as a Minnesota senator.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.
No
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about you?
I believe faith, family, and freedom are important values we need to protect.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
I believe that any legislation on gun restrictions needs to have broad consensus, bipartisan support, and be supported by stakeholders on all sides of the issue. I feel that we need to do a better job of enforcing existing statutes in Minnesota to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and those that present an imminent danger to themselves or others.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Pro-life legislation. National motto "In God We Trust" display in schools authorization. Obscenity laws for public schools exemption removal.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
As a Christian, I believe that all people are created in the image and likeness of God and that racism is morally repugnant and antithetical to biblical and American values.
