
S. James Doerr
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
S. James Doerr
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Rep., Dist. 26A
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN, BA CJ and Statistics, 1999
Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN, MAI Secondary Education, 2000
University of Houston-Victoria, Victoria, Texas, Education Administration, 2005
University of Texas SanAntonio, San Antonio, TX, Graduate Science in Mathematics, 2005-2007
University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX, Graduate Studies Science in Mathematics, 2006-2007
WORK & MILITARY
MN SE Tech (RWWTC), Truck driver Training, 1994
Alexandria Tech, Police Skills, 1998
AFFILIATIONS
Southwest High School, Bilingual And ESL Committee, Knights of Columbus
Knighted Member, Lions Club, Member-fund raising
Victoria ISD, Leadership Academy, Member, Lead at JCAA campus
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Chair, Winona W4-P4, 2024-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
MN HD26A, 2022
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Under “no” circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed.
Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
Strongly Agree
I am opposed to chemical abortions. If permitted under law, safety standards and required reporting should be in place.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Abortions providers, including Planned Parenthood should not be funded by tax payers funds.
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
Suicide bills should not be in Minnesota law!
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
Small businesses are the backbone of successful small and growing communities and government should stop picking winners and losers!
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage law can be left alone as merit pay and demands for qualified employees sets wages far beyond minimum wage, ideal for minors and unskilled labor.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Government should not have any power to close churches. Obviously a search warrant for entities cooperating with terrorists would be a part of existing laws.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
“C” Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer funded programs are necessary, with the exception of pregnant women and priority for prenatal care. Our children are our future and US citizens are not successfully supported in maintaining a healthy birth rate to maintain our US economy.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Vaccinations should not be required! Medical freedom stance.
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
US companies and government representatives need to make bringing US jobs home a priority!
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, US relationship with Israel is important as our allies must be kept safe as their enemies seek harm to USA and keeping such enemies out of the USA is a national security priority!
IMMIGRATION
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
EDUCATION
The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.
Strongly Agree
Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.
Strongly Agree
Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
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
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a Catholic Christian and believe we should be respectful to all people no matter their religion, provided the practice of people is not harmful to others, in example: 9-11 Islamist extremism terrorists and the recent Hamas attacks. Summary: Love for God, Family and Country!
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
Racism was nearly eliminated from USA and we must stop labeling and dividing by colors and national origin. Call an American an American no matter color or origin and we will regain our needed civility.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
CRT is a tool of propaganda created to sew division in the USA. We must remove such politically motivated evil from our schools and oath for school teachers.
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.
Closest view is “C,” Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence…
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
The most reliable energy source is a diverse approach keeping nuclear, coal and natural gas while permitting alternatives, but stop government subsidies.
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No, never been penalized for sexual misconduct in civil or criminal court.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No, never convicted of a felony.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
The general purpose of government is to protect the rule of law by the people of the people for the people! Provide public roadways, keep navigable waterways for commercial businesses, keep the peace by Law Enforcement officers that Protect and serve and provide a fair Court System. Education and Health for the Public needy should be made available, but not at the abuse of the working neighbors.
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?
Very Conservative
Best description summarizing myself as a HD26A candidate is that I am a God Loving and Fearing man that believes in respect for all while protecting our rights to God, Family, our guns and Our Country of free men and women!
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
2nd Amendment: No new gun restrictions are needed and we must restore lost 2nd amendment rights under DFL 2023 and 2024 laws.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
Trained and capable of properly handling firearm teachers should be allowed to carry firearms at school; our children should be protected just as we protect the President!
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