
Jeff Dotseth
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Jeff Dotseth
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 11A
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
(Candidate did not provide)
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Living Word Christian Center, Head Usher, Chariots of Light Christian Motorcycle Ministry
Vice President MN Chapter, Jerry Savelle Ministries, Leader/Volunteer/Donor
Kenneth Copeland Ministries, Volunteer/Donor, Billy Graham Ministries
Volunteer/Donor, Jail Ministry, Evangelist
Teen Challenge, Volunteer, Republican Party
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Baldwin Township Board, 8
Past President of North Metro Realtor Association, 1
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
MN State House 11A, 2018
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC
OTHER (2)
Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC
Republican Party of Minnesota
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (5)
MCCL
Farm Bureau
NFIB
Police
MPPOA
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
State Republican Party Organizations (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
National Federation of Independent Business (2018)
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?
To save the mother.
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?
Fraudulent spending, Waste.
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?
That American citizens have the right to worship without interference from the Government.
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?
Free Market.
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 Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Legal immigration should be implemented and open to anyone that is willing to go through the process.
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.
Neutral
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Judeo Christian Faith. John 3:16
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 past voting records.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have been actively involved in boards, campaigns and leadership all my life. I have a common sense approach, I am fair and reasonable.
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 I am the right fit for our community and state and have the commitment values and dedication to adequately fulfill the position. I have a common sense approach with reason and fairness and I am willing to listen and work with people with opposing views. I will fight for the people of our community.
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?
We already have enough laws in place.
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?
Balancing our budget. Affordable perscription's. School Choice.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No, the lawlessness that has been allowed to take place in the streets is.
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