Pacovsky, Joseph

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
MN House of Representatives
District:
23B
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: "The choice to proceed with a pregnancy should be a private matter solely between the pregnant person and healthcare provider." https://www.joepacovsky.com/issues | "Republican Christian nationalists are denying women the right to make their own medical choices in many states." https://www.joepacovsky.com/my-newspaper-articles
2. In 2023, nearly all health and safety regulations for abortion were removed from Minnesota laws. Do you oppose this? N† Note: "The choice to proceed with a pregnancy should be a private matter solely between the pregnant person and healthcare provider." https://www.joepacovsky.com/issues | "Republican Christian nationalists are denying women the right to make their own medical choices in many states." https://www.joepacovsky.com/my-newspaper-articles
3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? N† Note: "The choice to proceed with a pregnancy should be a private matter solely between the pregnant person and healthcare provider." https://www.joepacovsky.com/issues | "Republican Christian nationalists are denying women the right to make their own medical choices in many states." https://www.joepacovsky.com/my-newspaper-articles
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: "Republican Speaker Johnson has pursued a radical agenda that includes banning abortion, restricting LGBTQIA+ rights, promoting creationism, and undermining the separation of church and state." https://www.joepacovsky.com/my-newspaper-articles
5. Do you Support parents being involved when their children are considering making life-altering medical decisions regarding "gender identity"? N† Note: "Republican Speaker Johnson has pursued a radical agenda that includes banning abortion, restricting LGBTQIA+ rights, promoting creationism, and undermining the separation of church and state." https://www.joepacovsky.com/my-newspaper-articles
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: "Republican Speaker Johnson has pursued a radical agenda that includes banning abortion, restricting LGBTQIA+ rights, promoting creationism, and undermining the separation of church and state." https://www.joepacovsky.com/my-newspaper-articles
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? −
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