Michelle Fischbach

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile*

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*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Michelle Fischbach


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 7


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Michelle Fischbach websitesMichelle Fischbach phones Michelle Fischbach emailFacebookXYouTubeInstagram

EDUCATION

SCSU, St. Cloud, BA, 1989

WM College of Law, St. Paul, JD, 2011

WORK & MILITARY

(Candidate did not provide)

AFFILIATIONS

NRA, NFIB

Farm Bureau

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Minnesota Senate, 96-2018

Lt Governor, 2018-19

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

(Candidate did not provide)

SCORECARDS

CONSERVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS


LIBERAL ORGANIZATIONS

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (13)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

*Family Research Council Action PAC

*Maggie's List

Campaign for Working Families

*Susan B. Anthony List

OTHER (3)

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

National Troopers Coalition

*Police Officers Defense Coalition

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)

National Rifle Association

National Troopers Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (49)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2024)

WinRed (2024)

Allan Fung (2022)

Anna Paulina Luna (2022)

Barbara Kirkmeyer (2022)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (146)

Abraham Lincoln PAC (2024)

Ann PAC (2024)

Austin Scott (2024)

Be Victorious Over Democrats PAC (2024)

Boone Carlson (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (7)

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (2024)

Service Employees International Union (2024)

Paul Singer (2020)

Inter Faculty Organization (2017)

Prairie Island Indian Community (2016)

OTHER INFORMATION

This candidate voted for H.R. 485, the Protecting Care for All Patients Act,  which would prohibit federal health programs from using discriminatory measures known as Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs.)  A vote for the bill is a pro-life position that indicates opposition to reducing or eliminating care for people with various disabilities and chronic conditions.

This candidate voted against HR 8404.  This vote indicates the candidate holds a position that supports traditional marriage.

HR 4350. Voted against drafting women into the military. House vote.

Key votes from Vote Smart

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Agree

Authored bill to prohibit federal funding to entities that perform abortions. (H.R. 372, Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023) Authored bill to defund Planned Parenthood. (H.R. 371 Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2023) Co-sponsored No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, H.R. 7

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Strongly Agree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Life of the mother, rape/incest

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

Did not answer


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

No approval or disapproval of any specific religion by government

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

Strongly Disagree


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

C

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Israel is one of the United States’ most important allies in the world, so a strong Israel is critical to long-term stability in the region.

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

DEI and political correctness


HEALTHCARE

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

Did not answer

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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

C


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Cut taxes and regulations

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Strongly Agree

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


IMMIGRATION

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?

Merit-based system


EDUCATION

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

Strongly Agree

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

Agree

Voted for Massie amendment to the Parent's Bill of Rights for a sense of Congress that the authority of the Department of Education and the Secretary of Education to operate or administer any office or program related to elementary or secondary education should be terminated on or before the end of the year.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Disagree

Localities can decide if community programs are needed


2ND AMENDMENT

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

New gun laws, which infringe upon the rights of law-abiding citizens, are not the solution to mass shootings. We need to address the mindset that devalues life, and instead support mental health awareness and early intervention.


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree

Co-sponsored resolution for a constitutional amendment to keep the Supreme Court at nine Justices. (H.J.Res 8)


ABOUT YOU

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?

Very Conservative

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

To protect the inalienable rights given to us by the Creator.

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

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


VALUES

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

Strongly Agree

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

My faith and my relationship with God have always been very important in my life and help guide me everyday.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

Photo ID should be required; provisional ballots for those without it.

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Strongly Disagree

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

All of the above strategy since the effectiveness of energy sources can vary by geography.

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