Bliss, Matt

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
MN House of Representatives
District:
02B
Political Affiliation:
Republican

Survey

Response Legend

  • YYes
  • NNo
  • −Declined to Respond/Undecided, Position Unknown/Unclear
  • *Comment
  • †Position based upon candidate record or extensive research

Question Response Comments/Notes
1. In Minnesota, abortion is currently legal to the moment of a baby's birth. Do you oppose this? Y† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0119010.htm#234
2. In 2023, nearly all health and safety regulations for abortion were removed from Minnesota laws. Do you oppose this? Y† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0522077.htm#11086
3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? Y† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0426057.htm#7120
4. Do you support the right for women and girls to have their own sports scholarships, sports teams, and private facilities such as locker rooms, restrooms, and prisons? Y† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0518118.htm#17957
5. Do you Support parents being involved when their children are considering making life-altering medical decisions regarding "gender identity"? Y† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0323040.htm#2171
6. In 2023, the MN legislature passed a law which would allow courts to take temporary emergency jurisdiction of a child from his or her parents when the child has been unable to receive so-called "gender affirming care." Do you Oppose this law? Y† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0323040.htm#2171
7. In 2024, the Minnesota House of Representatives passed a bill which would legalize commercial surrogacy, the for-profit trade of children to unrelated "intended parent(s)". Do you Oppose the legalization of commercial surrogacy? Y† Note: HF3567 "Commercial surrogacy vote": https://www.house.mn.gov/votes/votes.asp?ls_year=93&billnum=HF3567&session_number=0&year=2023&id=769
8. Do you agree that religious belief and practice should be included in any state constitutional amendment protecting Minnesotans from discrimination? Y† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0518118.htm#17963
9. Do you oppose laws that discriminate against traditional faith-based institutions because of their religious beliefs? Y† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0516071.htm#8276
10. Do you Support school choice legislation, such as tuition tax credits, that would enable parents to choose the school that best suits their child's needs? Y† Note: MNGOP endorsed. https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MNGOP Platform. https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.pdf