Jeff Howe
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile*
Leans Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff Howe
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 13
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
St Cloud State University, St Cloud, BES, 1998
WORK & MILITARY
US Navy, Petty Officer 3rd Class, 1978-1981
MN Army National Guard, Lieutenant Colonel, 1983-2017
AFFILIATIONS
Warrior to Citizen, Board Member, Homefront Resource Center
Board Member, VFW 4847, Member
American Legion 428, Member, Gloria Dei Luthern Church
Member, Rockville Veterans Monument, Board Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
House District 13A, 2013-2018
Senate District 13, 2018-Present
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Stearns County Commissioner, 2002
Served Rockville City Council, 2010-2012
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2019
|94%, 88% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
8%, 27% (cum.)†
2019
20%, 13% (cum.)†
2019
|8%, 27% (cum.)†
2019
|20%, 13% (cum.)†
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)
*Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC
*Minnesota Gun Owners PAC
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
LIBERAL (1)
SEIU Minnesota
OTHER (2)
Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC
Republican Party of Minnesota
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
MCCL
SEIU
MPPOA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
James Newberger (2017)
State Republican Party Organizations (2017)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)
David J. Osmek (2018)
National Federation of Independent Business (2018)
Tom Emmer (2012)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)
American Federation of Teachers (2020)
Service Employees International Union (2020)
Sheet Metal Workers International Association (2015)
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?
When the Mother's live is a risk, rape or incest.
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly 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 would fund all state building projects and maintenance out of the bonding bill. We must be much more efficient in providing all the government services the State provides and provide them to those that truly need them. Too many people receive assistance that should be working. We must transition them off public subsidy and to employment. Transition non-profits off of State Grants by incentivize people to donate to them. Government should not collect taxes and decide which non-profit is funded.
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.
Did not answer
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?
That the Government will not identify one religion that everyone must follow. Everyone has the right to practice their religion as long as it does not physical harm to themselves or others. Everyone has the freedom to practice the religion of their choice.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Disagree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
Did not answer
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?
Those without violent criminal history. We do need to have a limit on how many people we can receive in any given year. There must be a limit on how long immigrants are here before they become citizens. We do need to make the citizenship process less expensive so more people can afford to make the transition to become an American Citizen.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Neutral
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe that the only path to heaven is to believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross to save us from our sin. If you believe in the bible then you must believe there is a God and a Devil. There is a constant struggle in this world between good and evil.
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.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have owned and operated a small business so I know the struggles and regulations that affect them. I have served in the public sector so I know that government regulations are needed. I have served as a councilperson in small town so I know how difficult it is for them to maintain basic services. I have 27 years of fire service and 38 years of military service which gives me a wide breath of experiences to draw from to resolve problems and prioritize requirements.
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?
Did not answer
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?
Gun safety must be required for everyone so even if they never own one they know how to handle it if they find themselves needing to handle one.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
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?
State Trooper Pay and academy funding. Veterans legislation. Governor emergency powers reform.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
