
Susan Erickson
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Susan Erickson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 41A
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Lasell College, Brighton, MA, A.S., 1974
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
Peace Lutheran Church, Volunteer Coordinator, City of New Brighton
Planning Commission, Senate District 41, Chair, Co-Chair, Secretary
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
New Brighton City Council, 2015 & 2017
Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
OTHER (2)
*Minnesotans for Affordable Health Insurance
Republican Party of Minnesota
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
Minnesotans for Affordable Health Insurance
Senate District 41 Republicans
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?
Rape or incest.
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?
Any money provided to Planned Parenthood.
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.
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 the government cannot tell you what you believe.
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?
Let the free market provide competition. Part of that would be to open up shopping for insurance across state lines which would provide said competition and lower prices for all. No excluding those with pre-existing conditions.
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.
Strongly Agree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone who abides by U.S. immigration laws and passes citizenship test.
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.
Agree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian and believe in freedom of religion so everyone can worship or not worship as they wish but not be able to force their beliefs on others. I was taught to be honest, reverent, caring and to treat all people the way I wish to be treated.
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
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
Did not answer
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
Did not answer
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?
It's time for a change in St. Paul. I can be the change you're looking for.
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?
None
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?
That there be an independent audit of all departments receiving taxpayer dollars to stop waste, fraud and abuse. The office of the Secretary of State should be investigated to make sure election integrity can be assured. I will oppose any attempts to allow Planned Parenthood to teach Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) in our public schools. Children should be able to be innocent as long as possible.
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
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