
Brian Abrahamson
Other | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Liberal (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Brian Abrahamson
Party
Other
Election Year
2020
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 22
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
National American University, Sioux Falls, Administration, 2006
WORK & MILITARY
(Candidate did not provide)
AFFILIATIONS
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Minnesota State Senate, 2016
Minnesota State House, 2018
Race
Previous Races
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Party
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (2)
LocalBernieCrats
Planned Parenthood
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
Bernie Sanders (2019)
Progressive Change Campaign Committee (2018)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (5)
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (2016)
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2016)
National Education Association (national, state & local affiliates) (2016)
National Nurses United (2016)
Service Employees International Union (2016)
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.
Disagree
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.
Agree
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Rape
ECONOMY
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has a livable income.
Strongly Agree
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?
Stop cutting taxes for corporations.
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.
Disagree
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 Disagree
Religious liberty is at risk in the United States and deserves the highest level of protection in the law.
Disagree
I promise to protect the freedom of Christians to share the Gospel and to practice Biblical principles.
No Answer
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
It means that government has no place in Church and church has no place in government.
HEALTHCARE
It is the government’s responsibility to ensure everyone has health insurance.
Strongly Agree
How would you promote healthcare coverage that is adequate, affordable and accessible for all?
We need Medicare for all.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The best way to maintain peace is through a strong military.
Disagree
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 Disagree
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 Disagree
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
I believe we should have a better pathway to citizenship. I believe that anyone should be able to immigrate in the US
EDUCATION
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Strongly Disagree
I support adding sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as protected classes in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Lutheran. I attend the same church as the current senator.
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 Liberal
Please provide publicly available information validating your answer to the previous question.
I am an independent progressive.
What education or experience qualifies you to hold the office for which you seek election?
I have a business administration degree.
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?
Three pillars of my campaign are Dedication. Determination. And Consistency. The same three pillars I used to lose almost 200lbs in a year.
JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY
I support the use of Sharia law as a basis for legislation and judicial decisions in the United States.
Disagree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mandatory minimum sentencing should be required and enforced for violent crimes.
No Answer
2ND AMENDMENT
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
No
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Should have a license and training to own and operate a gun.
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Disagree
I support the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Strongly Agree
The Electoral College should be abolished.
Strongly Agree
In priority order, what three areas of legislation do you propose to author or sponsor if elected?
Medicare for all Legalize cannabis Road, bridge, and water infrastructure
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Yes it is. Right now we have a civil unrest that needs to be taken care of.
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