Mary Kiffmeyer
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
Mary Kiffmeyer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 30
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
St Gabriel’s School of Nursing, Little Falks, Registered Nurse, 1967
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
MCCL, Member, Big Lake Legion Auxiliary
Member, Monticello Hospital Auxiliary, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
MN Secretary of State, 1999-2006
MN State Senate, 2012-2020
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
MN State Representative, 2008-2012
Race
SCORECARDS
CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
2018-19
100%
2018
100%
2018
100%
2019
94%, 89% (cum.)†
2018
62%, 78% (cum.)†
2018-19
|100%
2018
|100%
2019
|94%, 89% (cum.)†
2018
|62%, 78% (cum.)†
LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS
2019
8%, 17% (cum.)†
2019
20%, 10% (cum.)†
2017-18
0%
2019
|8%, 17% (cum.)†
2019
|20%, 10% (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 (4)
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC
*Minnesota Gun Owners PAC
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (4)
Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC
*Minnesotans for Affordable Health Insurance
Republican Party of Minnesota
Women LEAD MN PAC
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (6)
NRA-PVF
NFIB
MCCL
MPPOA (Police)
MN Farm Bureau
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Raymond "Chip" Cravaack (2010)
State Republican Party Organizations (2019)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Freedom Club (2016)
Tom Emmer (2012)
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)
American Federation of Teachers (2012)
International Association of Firefighters (includes national, state & local affiliates) (2012)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE*
*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
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?
To physically save the life of the mother which today is rare
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?
Adminustrative spending and unnecessary regulatory divisions.
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?
This phrase is not in the constitution. Government us to stay out of the church.
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?
Preserve free market choice.
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.
Strongly 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 Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Those who want to becAmerican and participate fully in work to support themselves.
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.
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.
A Christian. Bible believer. Regular church attender. Constitutional conservative
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.
My voting record and bills chief authored publically available.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Previous elected positions. Life experience of a nurse and hospital board member. Chief authored numerous conservative bills.
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?
No.
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.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
None except for violent felons or judge ordered situations
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly 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?
Free market health are to reduce costs of prescriptions. Protecting the unborn children. Balancing the budget without tax increases.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
My experience is that Americans love legal immugrants who want to support America and have championed the rights of everyone.
