Berkessa, Gadisa

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
MN House of Representatives
District:
31B
Political Affiliation:
Democratic Farmer-Labor

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? N† Note: "Protecting women’s reproductive rights is a vital issue for ensuring the health and autonomy of women…" https://gadisa4mn.com/
2. In 2023, nearly all health and safety regulations for abortion were removed from Minnesota laws. Do you oppose this? N† Note: "Protecting women’s reproductive rights is a vital issue for ensuring the health and autonomy of women…" https://gadisa4mn.com/
3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? N† Note: "Protecting women’s reproductive rights is a vital issue for ensuring the health and autonomy of women…" https://gadisa4mn.com/
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? N† Note: MN DFL endorsed https://dfl.org/endorsed-dfl/ | MN DFL party platform. https://dfl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DFL-Ongoing-Platform-2024-June-2.pdf
5. Do you Support parents being involved when their children are considering making life-altering medical decisions regarding "gender identity"? N† Note: MN DFL endorsed https://dfl.org/endorsed-dfl/ | MN DFL party platform. https://dfl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DFL-Ongoing-Platform-2024-June-2.pdf
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? N† Note: MN DFL endorsed https://dfl.org/endorsed-dfl/ | MN DFL party platform. https://dfl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DFL-Ongoing-Platform-2024-June-2.pdf
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? N† Note: "Providing access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including contraception and family planning services" https://gadisa4mn.com/key-issues/
8. Do you agree that religious belief and practice should be included in any state constitutional amendment protecting Minnesotans from discrimination? −
9. Do you oppose laws that discriminate against traditional faith-based institutions because of their religious beliefs? −
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? N† Note: "Fully funding education in Minnesota…" https://gadisa4mn.com/key-issues/ | Endorsed by MN DFL: https://dfl.org/endorsed-dfl/ | MN DFL Platform: https://dfl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DFL-Ongoing-Platform-2024-June-2.pdf