Robert Farnsworth

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile

Conservative (Conditional)

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Robert Farnsworth


Party

Republican


Election Year

2020


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 6A


Incumbent

No


Links

Robert Farnsworth websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, BA, 2000

MN State- Mankato, Mankato, MS, 2009

WORK & MILITARY

MN Dept of Corrections, Teacher, 6

ISD 701, Teacher, 11

AFFILIATIONS

Republican Party MN, Candidate, Victory Christian Academy

Board Member, Abundant Life Church, Member/volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

(Candidate did not provide)

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

MN House of representatives, 2016

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS

CONSERVATIVE (1)

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

OTHER (1)

Republican Party of Minnesota

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

MN Police and Peace Officers Association

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?

In rare instances to save the life of the mother when both the mother and child would die without it.


ECONOMY

It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.

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?

Did not answer


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.

No 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?

Government should not interfere with the constitutional rights of religious organizations.


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?

Health insurance should be available much like automobile insurance in that people can more easily shop around to get a policy that fits them and their families needs. I believe that local governments are best prepared to help people attain health insurance, not the federal government. As a state, we are going to help those who genuinely need it,


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?

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.

Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a practicing Christian and regularly attend my local church. I believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and is his revelation to all people of Himself and his plan of salvation.


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 have been on record in this campaign and in my previous campaigns as being pro life, in favor of smaller government, and supporting more freedom.

What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?

I have been a teacher for about twenty years and also have private sector experience as a real estate agent. In addition, I have served in leadership as a board member at Victory Christian Academy. I have a bachelor of arts degree from the university of Saint Thomas and a master of science degree from Minnesota State University Mankato.

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?

Did not answer


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.

Strongly Agree


2ND AMENDMENT

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

No

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

People convicted of violent felonies (armed robbery, rape, assault, etc) should be prevented from gun ownership.


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?

Reform education to allow kids to earn a career certificate or more college credit while in high school. Eliminate the tax on social security in our state. Reduce regulatory burden on new mining projects.

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

Racism is a problem in the hearts of many individuals, but it is not systematic in our country. Racist prompted rioting could be deemed a domestic security threat.

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