Brad Kohler
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
Brad Kohler
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 38
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
Langston University, Langston Ok, N/A, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
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AFFILIATIONS
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (1)
*Patriot Parents
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
Extremel circumstances only
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.
Neutral
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
I'm not a fan of any taxes there should be many changes made to the tax code
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
I would cut a lot of budgets across the board except for possibly senior Healthcare and education.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Neutral
It would depend on what business we're talking about
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
If the church had a priest that was a pedophile or in some way connected to any criminal activity including child abduction or human trafficking
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.
Healthcare should be provided to each and every US citizen based on their income if they can't afford insurance it should be provided to them
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
This is America. We should not be forced to do anything we do not want to do including requires vaccinations
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
Stop letting them in the country
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.
Neutral
I'm working concerned about what goes on here in the United States than anyone else in the world I'm not familiar with what's going on over there so I will not comment
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
There is a right and just way to enter our country I am all for the American way for any Foreigner no matter where you're from if you answer the country legally and become an American citizen I believe that you can become anything you want to be.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Any citizen of the world that enters freely wanted to live the American dream
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.
Neutral
I don't believe religion has anything to do about limiting our governance power. I think we the people need to make sure regardless of what religion color or Creed that our governments does not have all the power over us.
I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.
Strongly 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
Agree
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
This is absolutely absurd to teach our kids this.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Christian My values are simple god, family, community, country help all those that need help. Stand up for the week and teach good Christian values
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Agree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
I don't think there's anything wrong with first and foremost making sure that voters are US citizens and also had a valid driver's license identification card at the time of voting
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Did not answer
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Neutral
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.
B
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
If it were possible to do it without hurting the environment yes
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To provide leadership and guidance and laws to protect people and their way of life.
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
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.
Did not answer
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Did not answer
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Agree
I wouldn't say completely immune from prosecution
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
There are many options I am going to discuss with lawmakers
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Disagree
