Dan Bohmer
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Dan Bohmer
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
Primary & CD1 Special General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 4
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
US Army War College, Carlisle, PA, Masters Strategic Studies, 2017
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, BS Pharmacy, 1992
WORK & MILITARY
US Army, Colonel, 1983-2020
AFFILIATIONS
Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout leader, Barnesville Ambulance Service
EMT, Barnesville Police, Reserve Police Officer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
City Councilman, 2006-2010
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
OTHER (1)
Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Assn (MPPOA)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I am opposed to abortion, except in situations in which there exists threats to the life of the mother. I would also support exceptions in cases of rape or 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.
Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Reduced tax rates with drastically simplified tax laws. Tax laws should not be designed to enrich tax attorneys
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
Most
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.
Strongly Disagree
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Never, unless that particular church is associated with criminal activity
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.
C
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Bureaucrats should be stripped of their ability to create ‘law’ in the form of government mandates. Laws are the responsibility of cooperation/agreement between the legislative and executive branches. If the bureaucrats feel strongly about their desire to establish mandates, it should be debated openly in the legislature and made into law, with executive branch concurrence. Private entities should be free to establish the policies of their own business
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
All terrorist organizations should be targeted for elimination.
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.
Strongly 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?
Immigration policies should be established by the legislative body in cooperation/agreement with the executive branch. Bureaucrats should not be establishing law. Immigration into the US should be based on the needs of our country, with our elected officials held accountable for the actions/inactions taken.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Agree
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
Disagree
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.
Spiritual beliefs/values are a personal decision and should not be infringed upon by any government entity
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
It shouldn’t be harder to buy a beer/cigarettes/fishing license, etc than it is to vote. Voting must require proof of identity (picture ID) with limited provisions for absentee ballots/voting. Voting must be restricted to legally eligible US citizens.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
It isn’t currently, but there seems to be radical elements intent on creating/fomenting racial divisions.
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.
A
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
ABOUT YOU
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The primary role is to uphold the constitution for all citizens, maintain law and order, and provide national defense. The legitimate citizens of the country—directly or indirectly—are the ultimate source of authority, electing representatives to make laws that serve their interests and advance the common good. A constitutional republic, however, also limits the power of the majority through a framework that promotes competent government and affords protections for fundamental rights.
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?
Lean 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.
No
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
Greater Minnesota needs strong representation in St. Paul to ensure our interests are served. The priorities of the Metro area do not always align with the priorities of greater Minnesota. We need to roll back onerous and oppressive bureaucratic regulations, mandates and out of control taxation and spending.
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 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?
Violent felons have lost their right to bear arms and should be held accountable when they violate laws. Restrictions on law abiding citizens do nothing to enhance or protect public safety
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
