Teresa Whitson
Republican | Minnesota
Candidate Profile
Conservative (Conditional)
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Teresa Whitson
Party
Republican
Election Year
2024
Election
General
Race
State Rep., Dist. 47A
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Bachelor Independent Studies, Print Journalism/Literature, 1977
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Goodhue County Republicans, Chair
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
MN House of Representatives, 2006
Race
ENDORSEMENTS
CONSERVATIVE (2)
Republican Party of Minnesota
Minneapolis Republican Party
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (2)
State Republican Party Organizations (2024)
Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2011)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
To save the life of the mother. Other possible first trimester circumstances/complications.
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?
Results in many jobs being eliminated, especially those suitable for the youngest or least experienced employee.
Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
No
Absolutely not
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Under what circumstances can government close churches?
The government at the local, state or federal level should not be allowed to shut down a place of worship. That's what is done in China, Russia, and North Korea.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
Historically this has been a problem when Christians are specifically targeted to use their artistic abilities for practices that are against Biblical beliefs.
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. Both are poorly managed with waste, fraud and corruption. The age for Medicare benefits should be raised slightly. When the program was initiated, the general population didn't live as long as they do now. Illegal entry migrants should not receive Medicare and should receive minimum amounts of healthcare.
Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
The American public, having been bullied and abused because of this very subject in the recent past by governments at all levels, I would want a full review of all vaccination protocols. There is evidence that all vaccines are not good for everyone.
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?
America's relationship with Israel is important. Instituted by the United Nations in 1948 it has been a firm and faithful ally.
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 believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
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
Another manipulative, political gimmick.
EQUALITY
Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?
No. That term is currently defined and applied to place people in forever victim status.
I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.
Strongly Disagree
See above 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
Never.
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.
A, C
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear is clean, safe, and reliable.
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?
This answer applies to State and local government: Protection of the population from crime, building and maintaining basic infrastructure, and the opportunity for citizens to live their lives and raise their children.
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
Education and jobs are the solution to ignorance and poverty, but if you are not safe from violence, abuse, or threat, they are not important.
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Criminal conviction of violent crime should prohibit gun ownership.
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
Yes
