Jones, Katie

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
MN House of Representatives
District:
61A
Political Affiliation:
Democratic Farmer-Labor
Comments from MFC:
~Supports laws to "track hate crimes" and supports the Equal Rights Amendment but also wants to create justice for all by defending civil rights of religion. https://www.katiejones.org/justice.html

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: "A just Minnesota is one where our basic civil rights, including bodily autonomy and freedom of gender expression, are protected. As an advocate and an ally, I believe that we are interconnected and the pursuit of justice, equity and equality is intersectional across class, race, and gender lines." https://www.katiejones.org/justice.html
2. In 2023, nearly all health and safety regulations for abortion were removed from Minnesota laws. Do you oppose this? N† Note: "A just Minnesota is one where our basic civil rights, including bodily autonomy and freedom of gender expression, are protected. As an advocate and an ally, I believe that we are interconnected and the pursuit of justice, equity and equality is intersectional across class, race, and gender lines." https://www.katiejones.org/justice.html
3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? N† Note: "A just Minnesota is one where our basic civil rights, including bodily autonomy and freedom of gender expression, are protected. As an advocate and an ally, I believe that we are interconnected and the pursuit of justice, equity and equality is intersectional across class, race, and gender lines." https://www.katiejones.org/justice.html
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: "Together, let's create a comunity where...we create JUSTICE FOR ALL and defend the civil rights of all Minnesotans, including reproductive rights and LGBTQ rights, to build flourishing, strong communities for everyone, no matter the color of our skin, income, ability, or religion....Climate change, racial and gender justice, community safety, strong public schools, housing, struggling business nodes, just to name a few, are issues in need of real solutions." https://www.katiejones.org/
5. Do you Support parents being involved when their children are considering making life-altering medical decisions regarding "gender identity"? N† Note: "Together, let's create a comunity where...we create JUSTICE FOR ALL and defend the civil rights of all Minnesotans, including reproductive rights and LGBTQ rights, to build flourishing, strong communities for everyone, no matter the color of our skin, income, ability, or religion....Climate change, racial and gender justice, community safety, strong public schools, housing, struggling business nodes, just to name a few, are issues in need of real solutions." https://www.katiejones.org/
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: "Together, let's create a comunity where...we create JUSTICE FOR ALL and defend the civil rights of all Minnesotans, including reproductive rights and LGBTQ rights, to build flourishing, strong communities for everyone, no matter the color of our skin, income, ability, or religion....Climate change, racial and gender justice, community safety, strong public schools, housing, struggling business nodes, just to name a few, are issues in need of real solutions." https://www.katiejones.org/
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: 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? −† Note: Supports laws to "track hate crimes" and supports the Equal Rights Amendment but also wants to create justice for all by defending civil rights of religion. https://www.katiejones.org/justice.html
9. Do you oppose laws that discriminate against traditional faith-based institutions because of their religious beliefs? −† Note: Supports laws to "track hate crimes" and supports the Equal Rights Amendment but also wants to create justice for all by defending civil rights of religion. https://www.katiejones.org/justice.html
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: "We must ensure our public schools are fully funded and fiscally sound." https://www.katiejones.org/education.html