Michael Sukalski
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
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BIOGRAPHY
Name
Michael Sukalski
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 23A
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
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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?
Did not answer
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
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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?
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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?
Separation of church and state is not part of the Constitution but was in a letter from President Thomas Jefferson to the Danbury Baptist Association reassuring them that the government would not interfere with their church or favor any other church over them. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;" This is the first line of the Bill of Rights, which emphasizes the importance of Religious Liberty. This means the government is not to establish any official Religion or interfere with any person or church in exercising their religion or following their religious beliefs. Please view the video I produced on Religious Liberty on my website SukalskiforMN.com for more information.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
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How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
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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.
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.
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Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Did not answer
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.
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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
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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?
Very Conservative
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Please visit my campaign website SukalskiforMN.com to watch videos that I have made explaining my views on many different positions.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
As an engineer, my job is analyzing problems and situations to provide solutions. We need solutions in St. Paul to the many problems with our state government. We do not need the same old processes, but rather someone who will come from a different viewpoint to fix these issues. As an engineer, I have to analyze the consequences of every design decision from every angle from cost to potential misuse, and from the effects on other systems to future considerations. Our district’s representative must be thorough and must be able to generate solutions, which I do every day. As a lifelong farmer with century farms on both sides of my family, I have an intimate knowledge of the needs of agriculture and our rural economy. Grain farmers and livestock producers are facing many challenges in the markets right now, which also affects many other businesses in this community. My history and experience advocating for these groups through my volunteering activities is especially important.
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 best candidate for the job, and I encourage you to talk to me to make that determination for yourself. I have provided many videos on Facebook and my website explaining the important positions I hold from being Pro-Life, Protecting the 2nd Amendment, Tax Reduction, Fiscal Responsibility, and many more. More are also on the way. A candidate’s positions and viewpoints do matter. I encourage anyone to reach out to me to discuss concerns and issues facing our district, and I will not shy away from discussing them. I appreciate the opportunity to earn your vote.
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?
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What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
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OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Did not answer
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?
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Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
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