Janatopoulos, Lorrie

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
MN House of Representatives
District:
07B
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: "freedom to access reproductive healthcare for women and families…" https://www.lorrieforhouse.com/issues
2. In 2023, nearly all health and safety regulations for abortion were removed from Minnesota laws. Do you oppose this? N† Note: "freedom to access reproductive healthcare for women and families…" https://www.lorrieforhouse.com/issues
3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? N† Note: "freedom to access reproductive healthcare for women and families…" https://www.lorrieforhouse.com/issues
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: "freedom to access reproductive healthcare for women and families…" https://www.lorrieforhouse.com/issues | Dem party platform: https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/ | MN DFL endorsed. https://dfl.org/endorsed-dfl/
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: 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