Sandra Jimenez
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sandra Jimenez
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 57B
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
Lasell Junior College, Wellesley, 83
Bentley College, Waltham, 85
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Burnsville Women of Today, Co President, Lion Club
Member, Metro Republican Women, Member
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (3)
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life PAC
*Minnesota Gun Owners PAC
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
OTHER (2)
*Minnesotans for Affordable Health Insurance
Republican Party of Minnesota
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life MCCL
Minnesota For Affordable Health Ins MNFAHI
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?
Incest, rape or if the mothers life is in danger.
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?
Federal and state governments are not to sponsor, favor or fund with taxpayer dollars one religion over another and should protect the freedom to pursue religious beliefs so long as they are consistent with and do not violate the US Constitution.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Strongly Agree
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?
Remove all federal and state regulations and allow for interstate competition for providing health insurance. Reform existing laws and new policies to minimize inefficiency. Lower administrative costs and eliminate the need for reliance on harmful health care taxes
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 reduce Department of Health and Human Services as it comprises over 30% of state spending and it has too many employees and opportunities for fraud and waste due to its size and complexity.
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?
The US already has established yearly quotas for immigrants to come to the US in order to integrate all of them into our society and economy. In special cases of humanitarian crisis, efforts should be made to first help those citizens in their home countries first before making the decision to bring them to the US.
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
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?
Current federal restrictions are sufficient; need more state/local mental health and drug programs to help at risk individuals
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?
In the area of education spending, reduce unnecessary programs and state mandates that increase cost and administrative personnel. In the area of healthcare, push to reduce unnecessary fees that increase the cost of providing medical care that drives up healthcare costs. Help our firefighters and police officers by providing for tax exemption for the first $10,000 in income to be exempt from the MN state income tax
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The perception of racism in the US is a threat and not actual racism as the recent isolated incidents of police-involved deaths point to a need for better cooperation between the community, local government officials and law enforcement union and management. More training of police officers and performance reviews are needed as well as sending a strong message to and from the community that law and order will be maintained and respected as all citizens will be treated equally and fairly under the law.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Strongly Disagree
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.
I believe in limited government, personal responsibility, strong borders, legal immigration, law and order, social programs that help the disabled, elderly, and children, all able bodied people should be working. I strongly believe in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have over 16 years of real estate experience and booking/finance experience managing small businesses; experience in national/international moves and living due to expatriate assignments with my husband; leader of woman's social/charitable group in Burnsville, MN; former campaign manager for a house candidate in 2016
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 in transparency and in following through with my promises. I plan to share with voters in my district the Bills that I will be voting on and will seek their input on the positions that I should be taking on a particular bill. My votes will reflect the will of the majority of the voters in the district. I am also a Constitutional conservative and believe strongly in the rule of law and in personal responsibility.
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.
My spiritual beliefs are Jesus is the Lord, it impacts every single thing that I do, big or small, simple or complicated. My values are consistency, honesty, open-mindedness, loyalty, and reliability
