Kim Crockett
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Kim Crockett
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
Secretary of State
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, BA Philosophy, 1983
University of Pennsylvania School of Law (Penn Law), Philadelphia, JD, 1987
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Council, City of Deephaven, MN, 2002-2011
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
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 (5)
*TEA Party Patriots Citizens Fund
*Donald Trump
Glenn Gruenhagen
Tim Miller
Dean Urdahl
OTHER (3)
Dave Osmek
Joanne E. Benson
*MNGOP of St. Louis County
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
https://www.kimsos.com/endorsements/
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
James "Jim" Hagedorn (2020)
Jason Lewis (2020)
Mitt Romney (2013)
State Republican Party Organizations (2022)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Freedom Club (2022)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
The Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
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?
The Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Minnesota does balance its budget (versus the federal government). But the state spends far too much and does not spend it well; and has a large unfunded public pension liability (which is off the books) and too high a tax burden.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Choose not to answer
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?
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that there is no pandemic exception to the Constitution. The First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." And the Minnesota Constitution (Sect. 16) is also clear: "The right of every man to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience shall never be infringed;...nor shall any control of or interference with the rights of conscience be permitted, or any preference be given by law to any religious establishment or mode of worship...." The Executive Council in Minnesota, which includes the Secretary of State Steve Simon, voted repeatedly to shut down our churches and small businesses, to shut down our employers, while allowing big box stores and other so-called "essential businesses" to remain open. This draconian approach, which imposed profound harm on citizens both emotionally and financially, was found to be unconstitutional. If elected, I will faithfully protect the Constitutional freedoms of Minnesotans, which includes the freedom of worship and the freedom to make a living.
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.
The Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Did not answer
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
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.
Did not answer
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
The Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Did not answer
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.
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
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.
The Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
This common sense measure is supported by most Americans and used by almost all Western nations in Europe. Voter identification increases voter turnout among all voters, including minority communities that the left claims are "suppressed" by having to show ID at the polls. It gives voters, no matter their background, more confidence that only eligible voters are casting ballots at the polls.
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Minnesota election laws and operations are long overdue for reform and upgrades. Please refer to Kim's website for some of her legislative priorities (this is not a complete list): https://www.kimsos.com/issues/
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
The Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Did not answer
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 Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Did not answer
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The Minnesota Constitution sums it up nicely: Preamble We, the people of the state of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings and secure the same to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution ARTICLE I BILL OF RIGHTS Section 1. Object of government. Government is instituted for the security, benefit and protection of the people, in whom all political power is inherent, together with the right to alter, modify or reform government whenever required by the public good. Sec. 2. Rights and privileges. No member of this state shall be disfranchised or deprived of any of the rights or privileges secured to any citizen thereof, unless by the law of the land or the judgment of his peers. There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the state otherwise than as punishment for a crime of which the party has been convicted.
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?
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Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
SELECT COMMENTARY ON ELECTION INTEGRITY o Alpha News, September 10, 2021: If the Democrats respect the People, why do they reject our constitutional right to enact election laws? o American Greatness, August 23, 2021: Why HR4 Imperils the Free and Fair Elections o American Greatness, June 20, 2021: Quashing H.R.1 is not enough. o Alpha News, June 26, 2021: Ranked-choice voting may be coming to your city o Alpha News, April 12, 2021: H.R.1 is not for the people; it is against the people. o Star Tribune, March 30, 2021: The states, not Congress, should make voting rules. If federal lawmakers force their progressive will on the people, confidence in elections will plummet. o Minnesota Voters Alliance, November 12, 2020: Absentee Ballots Illegally Counted: Laws Changed Without Legislative Approval. o Star Tribune, November 24, 2020: After a first-of-its-kind election, some reforms are needed. Voting should be easy, but cheating should be hard. o Minnesota Voters Alliance, October 13, 2020: Updated: Rural Mail-In Precinct Residents Can Vote in Person. o Star Tribune, October 16, 2020: Counterpoint: No, all is not well with Minnesota's election system. Hennepin and Ramsey counties show sharp differences on party balance rule. o Star Tribune, August 21, 2020: DFLers are asking courts to change voting rules, without the nuisance of legislation. Some of the current voting laws are not being followed, and others are being revised by judges with no legislative process.
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?
You can read more about me here: https://www.kimsos.com/about/ and get a preview on my priorities here: https://www.kimsos.com/issues/ The Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.
Did not answer
I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.
Did not answer
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
The Office of Secretary of State is a constitutional office under the Minnesota State Constitution. The Secretary is not a policy maker though the Secretary certainly has influence over election and other policy areas such as business filings. The Secretary does have rulemaking authority but is supposed to be bound by state statute when writing those rules. If elected, I will review election rules to be certain they are in harmony with state statute. There are many policy areas in the iVoter Guide that the Secretary has no authority over and as such are not answered here, though I am happy to share my Christian faith, Judeo-Christian worldview, and a statement on religious liberty with voters. It is an excellent questionnaire for lawmakers.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Did not answer
