Staloch, Joe

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
MN House of Representatives
District:
23A
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: "Other topics that are important to him include women’s freedoms and the ability of women to make health decisions for themselves. He said he does not want to see the state slide back on women’s reproductive rights." https://www.albertleatribune.com/2024/05/staloch-kicks-off-campaign-for-district-23a/
2. In 2023, nearly all health and safety regulations for abortion were removed from Minnesota laws. Do you oppose this? N† Note: "Other topics that are important to him include women’s freedoms and the ability of women to make health decisions for themselves. He said he does not want to see the state slide back on women’s reproductive rights." https://www.albertleatribune.com/2024/05/staloch-kicks-off-campaign-for-district-23a/
3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? N† Note: "Other topics that are important to him include women’s freedoms and the ability of women to make health decisions for themselves. He said he does not want to see the state slide back on women’s reproductive rights." https://www.albertleatribune.com/2024/05/staloch-kicks-off-campaign-for-district-23a/
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: "I am a Democrat and I believe in the freedom from hate...and the freedom to control our own bodies." https://www.albertleatribune.com/2024/07/my-point-of-view-vote-this-election-for-freedom-from-hate-freedom-from-fear/ | MN DFL endorsed: https://dfl.org/endorsed-dfl/ | Dem party platform: https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/
5. Do you Support parents being involved when their children are considering making life-altering medical decisions regarding "gender identity"? N† Note: "I am a Democrat and I believe in the freedom from hate...and the freedom to control our own bodies." https://www.albertleatribune.com/2024/07/my-point-of-view-vote-this-election-for-freedom-from-hate-freedom-from-fear/ | MN DFL endorsed: https://dfl.org/endorsed-dfl/ | Dem party platform: https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/
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: "I am a Democrat and I believe in the freedom from hate...and the freedom to control our own bodies." https://www.albertleatribune.com/2024/07/my-point-of-view-vote-this-election-for-freedom-from-hate-freedom-from-fear/ | MN DFL endorsed: https://dfl.org/endorsed-dfl/ | Dem party platform: https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/
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: "[The decision] shouldn't be mine, it shouldn't be our elected officials' decision of when and how they choose to start a family." https://www.albertleatribune.com/2024/05/staloch-kicks-off-campaign-for-district-23a/ | Dem party platform: https://democrats.org/where-we-stand/party-platform/ | MN DFL endorsed. https://dfl.org/endorsed-dfl/ | 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