Joe Teirab

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

Joe Teirab


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 2


Incumbent

No


Links

Joe Teirab websites FacebookXInstagramLinkedIn

EDUCATION

Cornell University, Ithaca, B.A., Government, 2009

Harvard Law School, Cambridge, J.D., 2012

WORK & MILITARY

U.S. Attorney's Office - District of Minnesota, Assistant U.S. Attorney, 4

Nicollet County Attorney's Office, Assistant Nicollet County Attorney, 2

United States Marine Corps, Captain, 5

Copper Mountain College, Adjunct Professor, 2

AFFILIATIONS

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

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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 (10)

John Kline

National Right To Life

Donald Trump

*Mike Johnson

*Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC PAC)

OTHER (1)

Elise Stefanik

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)

President Donald J. Trump

Speaker Mike Johnson

Fmr. Congressman John Kline

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

State Republican Party Organizations (2024)

WinRed (2024)

Kellen Curry (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (68)

Aaron Bean (2024)

America's First PAC (2024)

American Grit PAC (2024)

Ann PAC (2024)

Austin Scott (2024)


OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Did not answer

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.

Did not answer

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Did not answer

Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?

This is a state issue, not a federal issue, and I would vote against any federal ban or restrictions on abortion. I am personally pro-life with the exceptions of rape, incest, and life of the mother, but that doesn’t change the fact that this is not a federal issue. Anybody who tries to paint my position as the contrary is being deliberately dishonest. The federal government’s role should instead be focused on common-sense, consensus policies that support women and families, like making adoption and foster care more affordable and available. Those are the kind of policies I would pursue. I understand how deeply personal this issue is and I believe we all need to approach the topic with more grace and compassion. I’m only here today because the love and support a pregnancy resource center showed my mom when she was pregnant with me. We should be looking for ways to expand healthcare access for expectant mothers, and one way we can do that is by supporting pregnancy resource centers.


ECONOMY

What actions would you take that would allow Americans to retain more of their income and wealth?

Inflation is making life unaffordable. We must get back to pro-growth policies and get our debt and deficit under control. I will fight to bring power back to your paycheck by rolling back taxes, slashing reckless spending, and rooting out fraud.

Student loan forgiveness unfairly shifts the financial burden to those not responsible for student debt.

Choose not to answer

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

What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?

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

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HEALTHCARE

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

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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.

Did not answer


NATIONAL SECURITY

With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.

Did not answer

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Did not answer

What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?

Did not answer


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

We are experiencing a record-setting border crisis, and we need common sense immigration reform and a secure border. As the son of a legal immigrant, I know that we must get this broken system under control. Millions of illegal migrants and thousands of pounds of deadly fentanyl are pouring into our country, while Democrats' open border policies have only fueled cartels and human trafficking. I will always fight for a secure border to ensure that we finally restore law and order.

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.

Strongly Agree

Education should be about giving students the skills they need to be successful – not imposing a certain worldview or partisan agenda. It’s time we get back to the basics, and empower parents to not only know what their children are being taught, but to also choose the education path that best suits their child’s needs. I will fight to improve our education system to ensure that parents’ rights are honored, and that our future generations aren’t left behind.

I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.

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VALUES

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

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Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Did not answer

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

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Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

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ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat. Voter ID is one of the most commonsense ways we can secure our elections and protect our vote.

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

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

Did not answer

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

Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.

Did not answer

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Did not answer


ABOUT YOU

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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What do you think is the general purpose of government?

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Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

The Supreme Court should be reformed to include more seats.

Strongly Disagree


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?

Did not answer

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