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Governor, Minnesota

November 3, 2026 · 8 statements · 2026.09.23-e04db9e7

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GunsNo. 1/8

Minnesota should ban the sale of AR-15-style semiautomatic rifles.

Background

Minnesota currently allows adults to buy these rifles after a background check. A ban would stop new sales in the state.

Lisa Demuth Disagree

I cherish our Second Amendment rights. ... The best gun policies should start with enforcing what already is on the books, not further burdening law-abiding citizens and infringing on our Constitution.

Campaign or official site · Feb 28, 2020 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcehouse.mn.gov No archived copy yet

That bill is being reviewed.

Campaign or official site · May 14, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcehouse.mn.gov No archived copy yet

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Amy Klobuchar Agree

You don't have to have an assault weapon in a deer stand, but that's what he used that day in that church.

Campaign or official site · Sep 4, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourceklobuchar.senate.gov No archived copy yet

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EconomyNo. 2/8

Minnesota should scale back its paid family and medical leave program.

Background

Since 2026, Minnesota's paid leave program has given workers paid time off, funded by a payroll premium. Scaling it back would reduce benefits or the premium.

Lisa Demuth Agree

Paid family medical leave is a mandate that is put on every business, every county, every city, every school district. ... I think the main thing is allowing that flexibility when people and businesses and schools are really having a hard time making ends meet.

Press quote · Aug 25, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcekttc.com Archived copy

I had a chance to talk with my school districts, all six of the districts that I represent... and there was great concern over this bill.

Press quote · Mar 6, 2020 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcewjon.com Archived copy

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Amy Klobuchar No clear position

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Energy and climateNo. 3/8

Minnesota should repeal its requirement that utilities use 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040.

Background

A 2023 law requires Minnesota utilities to provide carbon-free electricity by 2040. Repeal would remove that deadline.

Lisa Demuth Agree

this Blackout Bill would make energy more unaffordable and more unreliable in our state, with potentially devastating consequences during winter months

Campaign or official site · Jan 26, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcehouse.mn.gov Archived copy

I will repeal Minnesota's longstanding ban on nuclear energy and reform burdensome mandates imposed by Democrats that are driving up your heating and electric bills.

Campaign or official site · Sep 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcelisaformn.com Archived copy

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Amy Klobuchar No clear position

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Democracy and electionsNo. 4/8

Minnesota should require voters to show photo ID to vote.

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Minnesota does not require photo ID to vote and allows same-day registration with other proof. This would add a photo ID requirement.

Lisa Demuth No clear position

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Amy Klobuchar No clear position

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TaxesNo. 5/8

Minnesota should stop taxing Social Security benefits entirely.

Background

Minnesota exempts Social Security benefits for many lower- and middle-income residents but taxes some higher-income retirees. This would exempt all benefits.

Lisa Demuth Agree

As Governor, Lisa Demuth will fully eliminate Minnesota's state tax on Social Security benefits — no income caps, no partial subtraction.

Campaign or official site · Aug 25, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcelisaformn.com No archived copy yet

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Amy Klobuchar No clear position

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ImmigrationNo. 6/8

Minnesota should bar local police and jails from helping enforce federal immigration law.

Background

Minnesota has no statewide law on local help with immigration enforcement, so policies vary by city and county. This would set a statewide ban.

Lisa Demuth Disagree

I will always support our federal immigration laws. As the next governor, I will work with the federal government... to make sure that we are upholding the federal laws.

Interview or debate · Jan 1, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcekaaltv.com No archived copy yet

I do support federal immigration laws. And our state should not be a magnet for illegal immigration.

Press quote · Aug 10, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcefox9.com No archived copy yet

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Amy Klobuchar No clear position

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AbortionNo. 7/8

Minnesota should keep its law allowing abortion without a set limit on how far into pregnancy.

Background

A 2023 Minnesota law protects abortion rights and does not set a gestational limit. Keeping it would leave the law unchanged.

Lisa Demuth Disagree

Chief Author: Demuth; HF1809 — abortions in third trimester of pregnancy prohibited... licensure of abortion facilities required...

Campaign or official site · Feb 15, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcerevisor.mn.gov Archived copy

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Amy Klobuchar Agree

if Congress can't agree to put the protections of Roe v. Wade into law, then everyone in this chamber has to decide whether they will protect women's health care or not... And that includes making sure women have a right to abortion services.

Campaign or official site · Jul 21, 2022 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourceklobuchar.senate.gov No archived copy yet

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Health careNo. 8/8

Minnesota should let adults without legal immigration status enroll in MinnesotaCare.

Background

In 2025 Minnesota ended MinnesotaCare eligibility for adults without legal status, while keeping it for children. This would restore adult eligibility.

Lisa Demuth Disagree

It's not a measure of being uncaring. It's a fiscal issue, and there are still opportunities.

Press quote · May 16, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Open sourcecbsnews.com Archived copy

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Amy Klobuchar No clear position

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