Rachel Bohman

Democrat | Minnesota

Candidate Profile*

Liberal

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Rachel Bohman


Party

Democrat


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

U.S. Rep., Dist. 1


Incumbent

No


Links

Rachel Bohman websites FacebookXInstagram

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Sociology, 1999

William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, JD, 2002

WORK & MILITARY

Candidate did not provide

AFFILIATIONS

Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Volunteer - K9 Search and Rescue Team, Rochester Art Center

Board President, Rochester Civic Theater, Volunteer

Minnesota Rush Soccer - Rochester, Coach/Volunteer, Legal Assistance of Olmsted County - Low income clinics

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Rochester Township Board Member, Elected

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.
LIBERAL (9)

Minnesota AFL-CIO

Women Winning

Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL)

Education Minnesota PAC

*American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 65

OTHER (2)

IBEW Local 343

AFSCME Council 5

REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (1)

Senator Tina Smith; AFL-CIO; womenwinning; AFSCME Council 5; IBEW; BLET; American Society of Anesthesiologists; Cmte to Protect Healthcare

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (9)

ActBlue (2024)

Jeff Ettinger (2022)

Joe Biden (2020)

Angie Craig (2018)

Dan Feehan (2018)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (11)

ActBlue (2024)

Aleta Borrud (2024)

Bringing Everyone Together Through Advocacy (2024)

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (2024)

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

Rachel Bohman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024.

Rachel Bohman responses in the 411 Voter Guide.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

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

Strongly Disagree

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 Disagree

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

I believe that all women's reproductive care is a decision between the woman and her physician.

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?

I support passing federal legislation that would give women the ultimate freedom to make decisions about her healthcare.


ECONOMY

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

Did not answer

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

Agree

I support some student loan debt relief in limited circumstances.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

Did not answer


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

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

The government shall not infringe on an individual's freedom to choose what religion they decide to follow.

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

Disagree

Private, non-government funded businesses have the freedom to decide their clientele.


HEALTHCARE

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

Did not answer

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.

Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.


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.

The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny.

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

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

I support the bi-partisan bill proposed to move forward.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

We should allow individuals to immigrate to the US who follow legal pathways. Immigration is essential for our local economies, especially as it applies to agricultural and food systems in the United States.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Disagree

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

Strongly Disagree


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.

Strongly Disagree

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

Choose not to answer

Yes, children must be protected from abuse.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Choose not to answer

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

I am a practicing Catholic.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Agree

The Electoral College should be abolished.

Did not answer


EQUALITY

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

Agree

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.

Choose not to answer


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

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

Agree

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

I strongly support bio-fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel


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?

Lean Liberal

I strongly believe that we need to find middle ground to help support our local economies but also not infringe on individual freedoms.

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Government serves a role in collectively acting and funding projects that help improve lives.

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.

Disagree

I do not believe we should remove funds from police departments but I do believe we need to invest in helping with mental health crisis. Police departments are burdened more and more with mental health crisis.


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

I believe in background checks, especially with the purchase of assault rifles. I do not want to impede on farmers, hunters, sportsman, or rural areas to have the right to have firearms.

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