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Minnesota US House District 7

Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each Representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district in the federal government. Among other duties such as impeachment of executive branch members, representatives introduce bills and resolutions with the responsibility of revenue, serve on committees, and can help their constituents receive federal benefits or services. The number of representatives per state is proportional to population with 435 in total.If your candidate didn’t fill in the guide below, visit the Secretary of State’s Candidate Filing site to find contact info. If you reach out, ask candidates to complete their Vote411 Voters Guide from the LWVMN!

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    Michelle Fischbach
    (Rep)

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    AJ (John) Peters
    (DFL)

Biographical Information

If elected, what will your top three priorities be and why? (750 characters)

What will you do to support a vibrant economy across the United States, and to address inflation? (500 characters)

What, if any, actions would you take to address threats facing the United States due to climate change? (500 characters)

What, if anything, should our country do to ensure quality healthcare at an affordable cost for all, and access to reproductive health services? (500 characters)

What measures do you support to improve and secure elections, and to ensure voting access in our country? (500 characters)

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Campaign Website http://www.FischbachForCongress.com
Contact Phone 3205933145
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/MichelleFischbachForCongress
Campaign Twitter Handle @@fischbachmn7
Campaign Email info@fischbachforcongress.com
Border security and immigration reform, inflation, and significantly dealing with federal spending and the national debt. These are my priorities because they are the things constituents are talking to me about the most. The good people of western Minnesota are hurting from fentanyl, rising prices, and feeling like they are falling behind. We must prioritize these issues to help our rural communities be strong and successful.
We can revitalize our economy by unlocking our energy resources. The Biden Administration has done everything they can to stop U.S. oil and gas production, causing high fuel and utility prices, and increasing our dependence on adversarial nations. We must reverse course to promote America’s energy independence. Also, the federal government must stop spending money it doesn’t have. House Republicans have a plan to balance the federal budget and prevent critical trust funds from becoming insolvent
Definitely not the Green New Deal, which is a war on agriculture and fossil fuels. We have affordable and abundant resources to lower greenhouse gas emissions in our biofuels industry. I’m a member of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus, a bipartisan group that advances policies to support this industry. From conventional gasoline to sustainable aviation fuel, these products can be produced here in our backyard, creating jobs in rural western MN while achieving significant reductions in emissions.
We should not turn over 1/6 of our economy to the federal government, put healthcare decisions into the hands of bureaucrats, and raise everyone’s taxes to pay for it. Independent studies show that proposals like Medicare for All would close rural hospitals and result in fewer physicians in rural areas. Any federal healthcare policy reform should always put the patient’s needs first, and that includes protecting coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
We cannot allow Congress to nationalize our elections. The Constitution established that state legislatures set election laws. In Minnesota, we need Voter ID and provisional balloting in order to make it easy to vote, but hard to cheat.
Campaign Website http://ajpetersforcongress.org
Contact Phone 6124194033
Facebook (Full URL) http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555971654043
Campaign Email ajpeters@ajpetersforcongress.org
Healthcare Accessibility and Reform Every American deserves access to quality healthcare, regardless of their income or geographic location. This includes expanding healthcare services in rural areas and ensuring that birthing centers are adequately funded and accessible.

Economic Equality and Job Creation Economic inequality is a significant issue,I am committed to creating policies that support job creation, fair wages, and economic opportunities for all.

Immigration Reform

I am dedicated to creating a fair and humane system that upholds the values of the United States as a nation of immigrants. This includes providing a pathway to citizenship for u immigrants, protecting the rights of asylum seekers, while providing safe border.
I will support a vibrant economy by investing in infrastructure, education, and renewable energy, creating millions of good-paying jobs. I will champion small businesses with tax incentives and grants, ensuring they thrive and innovate. To address inflation, I will promote fair wage policies, stabilize supply chains, and regulate corporate practices that drive up costs. By fostering economic growth and ensuring fair market practices, he aims to create a resilient and inclusive economy for all.
We must harden our infrastructure to minimize the future cost of the damage we have already caused. I will address climate change by supporting the transition to renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. I will advocate for re.joining international climate agreements and implementing stricter environmental regulations. I will also invest battery technology and grid improvements to make a clean future'
I believe the country should ensure quality, affordable healthcare for all by expanding Medicare, negotiating lower drug prices, and increasing funding for community health centers. I support comprehensive reproductive health services, including access to contraception, prenatal care, and safe, legal abortion. By prioritizing preventive care, investing in healthcare infrastructure, and protecting reproductive rights, I will work to create a fair and accessible healthcare system for all.
I support measures to secure and improve elections by advocating for universal mail-in voting, extended early voting periods, and same-day voter registration. I champion the protection of voting rights through legislation like the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. I also call for increased funding for election security, including cybersecurity measures to protect against interference. Ensuring accessible polling locations and eliminating voter ID laws are key to an inclusive and secure voting.
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The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and North Dakota crafted the questions sent to the candidates in the Spring of 2024. They reached out to candidates based on contact information in their public candidate filings. Candidates with email addresses were invited and reminded with emails. Candidates with only mailing addresses were sent a letter. Candidates with phone numbers received a phone call as well.

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