Chris Rausch
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
Chris Rausch
Party
Republican
Election Year
2022
Election
General
Race
State Senator, Dist. 53
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
The Los Angeles Film School, Los Angeles, Film Studies, 2009
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Cedar Valley Church, Member, Simpson Housing
Volunteer, Feed My Starving Children, Volunteer
30 for Freedom, Volunteer
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
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 (2)
Minnesota Gun Owners PAC
*Patriot Parents
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)
Senate District 53 Republicans
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe life is a miracle and sacred from conception through natural death.
Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?
I believe life is a miracle and sacred from conception through natural death.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Disagree
I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Should we consider a repeal of the 16th amendment? We need to reign in government like it's 1776. The perpetual overspending from the government is destroying us from within and we are experiencing the destructive effects of those actions in our economy. Taxes, if any, should be clean, simple, and not something used to punish people the more successful they become.
What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?
Should we consider a repeal of the 16th amendment? We need to reign in government like it's 1776. The perpetual overspending from the government is destroying us from within and we are experiencing the destructive effects of those actions in our economy. Taxes, if any, should be clean, simple, and not something used to punish people the more successful they become.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
If we want to have an honest conversation, it's all fair game. Our current path would have bankrupted any household or company years ago.
What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?
If we want to have an honest conversation, it's all fair game. Our current path would have bankrupted any household or company years ago.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
College is not the right fit for everyone. There are many family-supporting careers that don't require a 2 or 4-year degree.
Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.
Strongly Disagree
College is not the right fit for everyone. There are many family-supporting careers that don't require a 2 or 4-year degree.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
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?
Under no circumstances.
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
Under no circumstances.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
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.
B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Under no circumstances.
NATIONAL SECURITY
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The United States should defend against all threats of terrorism that would look to compromise the liberty of its citizens.
What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?
The United States should defend against all threats of terrorism that would look to compromise the liberty of its citizens.
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
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
A nation's sovereignty begins and ends at its borders. The principal institution of government is the safety and security of its citizens, which starts with a secured border.
The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.
Strongly Agree
A nation's sovereignty begins and ends at its borders. The principal institution of government is the safety and security of its citizens, which starts with a secured border.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone! Anyone who desires to come to the United States, wants to contribute to our society, and goes through the proper legal immigration system is more than welcome.
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Anyone! Anyone who desires to come to the United States, wants to contribute to our society, and goes through the proper legal immigration system is more than welcome.
EDUCATION
I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.
Strongly Agree
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.
Strongly Agree
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
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
Neutral
Marriage is a covenant between two people, their God, and should not be under the jurisdiction of a nation's government.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition
Neutral
Marriage is a covenant between two people, their God, and should not be under the jurisdiction of a nation's government.
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.
I believe in faith through Jesus Christ. I believe in being a husband, father, and friend who is of high moral character, who is honest, speaks the truth and exemplifies kindness, grace, and love. I believe in having a strong work ethic and leaving things better than you found them.
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.
I believe in faith through Jesus Christ. I believe in being a husband, father, and friend who is of high moral character, who is honest, speaks the truth and exemplifies kindness, grace, and love. I believe in having a strong work ethic and leaving things better than you found them.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID, provisional balloting, purge voter rolls every census.
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?
Voter ID, provisional balloting, purge voter rolls every census.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe the threat to domestic security is pitting our communities against one another. We are one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
I believe the threat to domestic security is pitting our communities against one another. We are one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.
Agree
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) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy.
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?
To secure the liberty and rights of its people.
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
I believe we are a constitutional republic and we need to get back to our founding documents.
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
To secure the liberty and rights of its people.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
N/A
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
I believe we are a constitutional republic and we need to get back to our founding documents.
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, I have not.
Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).
N/A
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will be focusing on improving our economy, making sure our education systems works for everyone, and returning safety to the general public.
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, I have not.
What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?
I will be focusing on improving our economy, making sure our education systems works for everyone, and returning safety to the general public.
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.
Strongly Disagree
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.
Strongly Disagree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to enforce the laws that are already in place. Currently, that is not happening as it should be. We don't need any more restrictions on law-abiding citizens who have the right to protect their lives, families, and property.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
We need to enforce the laws that are already in place. Currently, that is not happening as it should be. We don't need any more restrictions on law-abiding citizens who have the right to protect their lives, families, and property.
Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.
Strongly Disagree
