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November 6, 2018 Minnesota General Election

Candidates for US Senate Special Election, Minnesota

Karin Housley - R

►Websitewww.housleyforsenate.com

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Tina Smith - D

►Websitetinaforminnesota.com/

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Sarah Wellington - LMG

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Jerry Trooien - U

►Websitetrooienforsenate.us

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Karin Housley

Biographical

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Accomplishments and Awards

Educational Background

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Campaign Contributions, Limits & Citizens United Case

Foreign Election Interference

Foreign Policy

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

Gaza

China

Russia

Ukraine

Cuba

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Trade

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Farm Bill

North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Police Reform

Housing & Communities

Rural America

Labor, Wages & Unions

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Paid Maternity, Family & Medical Leave

Worker Rights and Benefits

Equal Pay

Unemployment Benefits & Insurance

Health & Medical

Prescription Drugs

Mental Health

COVID Pandemic

Opioid Crisis

Education & Schools

Student Debt & Forgiveness

Vocational and Technical Education

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Climate Change & Global Warming

Clean Energy

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

LGBTQ+

Equal Rights Amendment

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Child Care

Marriage

Gun & Property Rights

Gun Background Checks

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigrants, Refugees, & Asylum Seekers

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans

GI Bill & Veterans' Benefits

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Social Security Long Term Viability

Sex & Sexuality

LGBTQ+

Equal Rights Amendment