Bob Lawrence

Republican | Minnesota

Candidate Profile*

Conservative (Conditional)

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

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Bob Lawrence


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 47A


Incumbent

No


Links

Bob Lawrence websitesBob Lawrence phones Bob Lawrence emailFacebookXYouTubeInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Marquette University, Milwaukee, BA, 1996

St. Paul College, St. Paul, Master Plumber, 2003

WORK & MILITARY

US Army Reserve, Combat Field Medic, 6

AFFILIATIONS

Hill-Murray Father's Club, President, Hastings Veterans Home

Volunteer, Hill-Murray High School Trap Team, Assistant Coach

Grand Avenue Business Association, 2019 Grand Old Day Chair and Association President, Woodbury Athletic Association

Director of Football and Executive Vice-President, Boy Scouts of America, Cub Master and Assistant Scout Master

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Woodbury City Council, 2020

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 (3)

Republican Party of Minnesota

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Assn (MPPOA)

*IBEW Local 110

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (8)

Minnesota Republican Party

Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49

International Brotherhood of Electricians Local 110

Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

The current laws in Minnesota should only be changed with a constitutional amendment.

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

Choose not to answer

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

Choose not to answer


ECONOMY

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

We should not be taxing to the tune of a 13 billion dollar surplus. Social Security should not be subject to income tax.

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

There are a multitude of government programs that have good intentions but are fraught with abuse. The government should provide public safety, roads, bridges and other infrastructure and be there to give a hand up.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

Disagree

By definition, a business has no religious beliefs. Business owners should not push their religious beliefs on their employees or customers. Regardless of religious beliefs, there is a universal moral code of treating others with respect and dignity.

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.

Healthcare is better when the government is not involved. Like any other social program, help should be available in times of need.

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

Minnesota has an exemption from immunizations statute because of conscientiously held beliefs. No one should be required to get a vaccination.


NATIONAL SECURITY

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

Did not answer

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.

Choose not to answer


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?

Did not answer


EDUCATION

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

Agree

I support school choice. A voucher program will only work if there are no strings attached. If taking money from the government means that the government will have more say in the private schools, it is not worth the money.


VALUES

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

Choose not to answer

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

Choose not to answer

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

Choose not to answer

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

Choose not to answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Did not answer


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Disagree

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Did not answer


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.

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.

The US needs to be much more self-reliant. We can utilize our natural resources in an environmentally responsible manner.

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

Choose not to answer


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Provide public safety, roads and utility infrastructure, and help those in need.

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).

https://youtu.be/x6t5NEmxMy8 https://youtu.be/mSJ_4u9yMNE

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?

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.

Strongly Agree

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

Strongly Disagree

I am in support of mental health programs, the funding should not be redirected from the police.


2ND AMENDMENT

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

Convicted violent criminals should not be able to own firearms.

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

Strongly Disagree

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