

Cal Warwas
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Leans Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Cal Warwas
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 7B
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Cherry/Forbes Elementary Schools, Forbes/Cherry, K-2nd Grade, 1982-1984
Victory Christian Academy, Hibbing, 3rd Grade, 1985
Warwas Homeschool, Forbes, High School Grad., 1994
Mesabe Range Community and Technical College, Virginia, Maintenance Mech/Evening Classes, 1998/1999
WORK & MILITARY
None
AFFILIATIONS
Palo Congregational Church, Board member, Fellowship of the Cross
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Clinton Township Supervisor, 4+
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (5)
National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF
Republican Party of Minnesota
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota
Minneapolis Republican Party
LIBERAL (1)
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49
OTHER (1)
Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Assn (MPPOA)
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
Pete Stauber (2024)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
Cal Warwas completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
All human life is precious. I believe every person has value and has something to contribute to their family and our society. We should protect women and their babies, even in the most difficult of circumstances. Pregnancy care centers should get more funding, and adoption should be easier and more affordable. A threat to the physical life of the mother is the only circumstance where abortion may be warranted.
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
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer 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
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
What is your position on the minimum wage?
Minimum wage jobs are generally part time and starter-type jobs. While seemingly good, raising that wage too much can have an adverse effect on the workforce by employees getting laid off or terminated because of high costs to employers.
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?
None.
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) However, there are some circumstances where additional taxpayer resources need to exist for people with no private healthcare option, and who cannot afford to pay out of pocket for services. Private healthcare options are best to keep some competition in the medical sphere - more government involvement generally means increased cost to taxpayers and we don't want to increase taxes.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
Never.
NATIONAL SECURITY
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?
Israel is an ally to the USA in the middle east, and a bulwark for freedom to all that live there in a democratic form of government. It is also a religious, historical, and cultural center that should be protected as we have a common bond with them in this regard.
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.
Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. I believe in the virgin birth of Jesus by Mary, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and that He has offered his free gift of salvation to any that will seek him (See John 3:16). I believe in religious freedom (from government control), but also respect those who have no religious center; I feel that their conscience should also be regarded by our government because it is what they believe.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Neutral
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?
No. Our government has injected race into every area of public life to divide us as a nation and keeps us from solving real problems as one people. We are going backwards as a nation by looking at everything through a DEI lens, which is, in essence a form of state sponsored racism.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
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.
C) We care about the environment and already produce the cleanest energy in the world. Low cost energy helps bring opportunities and lifts the poor from undue difficulties that are experienced with higher utility bills.
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear power will be the most reliable, cleanest choice into our future. Natural gas and coal need to be utilized to keep the lights on a heat running in our cold Minnesota climate. We need affordable electric power for our domestic industries.
ABOUT YOU
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
What do you think is the general purpose of government?
Provide safety, and justice for its citizens, and ensure each of their 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?
Conservative
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?
Minor children and felons legally cannot buy or possess guns. The Second Amendment rights of our citizens should not, and shall not, be infringed.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
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