Gene Dornink

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Gene Dornink


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Senator, Dist. 23


Incumbent

Yes


Links

Gene Dornink websites X

EDUCATION

Austin Vocational School, Austin, 2 year

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Teen Challenge, Helping Hands,, Volunteer

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Minnesota State Senate district 27, 2

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Minnesota State Senate District 23

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (4)

Minnesota Gun Owners PAC

*Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota

*Patriot Parents

LIBERAL (1)

*International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49

OTHER (2)

*Minnesota Farm Bureau PAC

*IBEW Local 110

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Chamber of Commerce, MPPOA, Farm Bureau, MCCL, NRA, Minnesota Gun owners, North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, MPFF, NFIB,IBEW local 110, Operating Engineers (49ers) Housing First

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (8)

Allen Quist (2013)

Doug Wardlow (2018)

Duane Quam (2012)

James "Jim" Hagedorn (2018)

James Newberger (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (2)

Freedom Club (2020)

National Federation of Independent Business (2022)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (4)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2021)

International Union of Operating Engineers (2022)

United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry (2022)

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (2021)

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE*

*Additional information was received after the evaluation was assigned and was not considered in the Panel Evaluations, therefore it is for additional educational purposes only.
RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

life of the Mother, Rape and incest

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

stop taxing Social Security, tax structure that is more consistent and competitive to our neighboring states both business and personal income

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

get rid of the waste, fraud and ineffective programs

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

I feel that the vocational and technical programs are an area the state could improve on with funding.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

none


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

need to allow options and choice in healthcare

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

only when the vaccinations provide total immunity, such as polio and small pox


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

control the border, cooperation with other nation. swift and decisive response to terrorist acts

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

this is a federal issue not a state issue.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree

I believe the parents know best and will make the right choice for there children.


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Strongly Agree

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Strongly Agree

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I believe that all mankind are created equal by God. All are endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights, Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

voter ID and Provisional ballots


EQUALITY

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

no, I still believe in America coming together to fight a common enemy, which has happen throughout our history.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

This question is more complicated then just giving these 2 options

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree

hydraulic fracking is reason why the United States leads all industrial nations in reducing our carbon footprint to the level of the 1970


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Protect God given rights. provide public safety, providing infrastructure, as well as being a servant to the people

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

I believe in personal freedom and liberty. Government is the servant of the people

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

Did not answer

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

no

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I grew up on a dairy farm and learned much about hard work, responsibility and so many other things. Have been married for 37 years and have been blessed with 12 wonderful children. Have been a carpenter all my life 22 years as a union carpenter in Local 1382. Small business owner for the last 13 years. Have been in the State Senate for 2 years and it has been an honor and a privilege to serve.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Strongly Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

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

criminals and enforce the current laws.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

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