
Joe Teirab
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile*
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Joe Teirab
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
U.S. Rep., Dist. 2
Incumbent
No
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
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POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
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POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
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Race
ENDORSEMENTS*
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).
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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.
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Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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What are the causes of decline in U.S. military recruitment and retention?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
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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?
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