Franson, Mary
Meet the Candidate
Running For:
MN House of RepresentativesDistrict:
12BPolitical Affiliation:
RepublicanSurvey
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 | |
| 2. In 2023, nearly all health and safety regulations for abortion were removed from Minnesota laws. Do you oppose this? | Y | |
| 3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? | Y | |
| 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 | |
| 5. Do you Support parents being involved when their children are considering making life-altering medical decisions regarding "gender identity"? | Y | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 8. Do you agree that religious belief and practice should be included in any state constitutional amendment protecting Minnesotans from discrimination? | Y | |
| 9. Do you oppose laws that discriminate against traditional faith-based institutions because of their religious beliefs? | Y | |
| 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 |