Brand, Jeff

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
MN House of Representatives
District:
18A
Political Affiliation:
Democratic Farmer-Labor
Comments from MFC:
~Rep Brand voted for HF2497 in 2023, the Education omnibus which mandated that all higher education institutions which participate in the state post secondary enrollment option (PSEO) program cannot require a statement of faith from student applicants. This policy was a change from the status quo when the PSEO program had been instituted, and it targeted religious higher education institutions. The following year, Rep. Brand voted favorably on the amendment to the so-called "Equal Rights Amendment" (ERA) which would have ensured constitutional protections for religion within the text of the ERA. This is why the inferences to Questions 8 and 9 seem to conflict.

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: 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? N† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0426057.htm#7120
3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? N† 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? N† 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"? N† 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? N† 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? N† 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*† ~Rep Brand voted for HF2497 in 2023, the Education omnibus whichmandated that all higher education instutions which participate in the state post secondary enrollment option (PSEO) program cannot require a statement of faith from student applicants. This policy was a change from the status quo when the PSEO program had been instituted, and it targeted religious higher education institutions. The following year, Rep. Brand voted favorably on the amendment to the so-called "Equal Rights Amendment" (ERA) which would have ensured constitutional protections for religion within the text of the ERA. This is why the inferences to Questions 8 and 9 seem to conflict.
Note: Voted favorably on Wolgamott amendment. 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? N*† ~Rep Brand voted for HF2497 in 2023, the Education omnibus whichmandated that all higher education instutions which participate in the state post secondary enrollment option (PSEO) program cannot require a statement of faith from student applicants. This policy was a change from the status quo when the PSEO program had been instituted, and it targeted religious higher education institutions. The following year, Rep. Brand voted favorably on the amendment to the so-called "Equal Rights Amendment" (ERA) which would have ensured constitutional protections for religion within the text of the ERA. This is why the inferences to Questions 8 and 9 seem to conflict.
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? N† Note: Education Minnesota endorsed: https://www.edmnvotes.org/voter-guide/ | 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