Sylvester, Rod

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
MN House of Representatives
District:
39A
Political Affiliation:
Republican

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? Y† Note: MN GOP endorsed: https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MN GOP platform: https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.pdf
2. In 2023, nearly all health and safety regulations for abortion were removed from Minnesota laws. Do you oppose this? Y† Note: MN GOP endorsed: https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MN GOP platform: https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.pdf
3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? Y† Note: MN GOP endorsed: https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MN GOP platform: https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.pdf
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† Note: MN GOP endorsed: https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MN GOP platform: https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.pdf
5. Do you Support parents being involved when their children are considering making life-altering medical decisions regarding "gender identity"? Y† Note: MN GOP endorsed: https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MN GOP platform: https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.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? Y† Note: MN GOP endorsed: https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MN GOP platform: https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.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? Y† Note: MN GOP endorsed: https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MN GOP platform: https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.pdf
8. Do you agree that religious belief and practice should be included in any state constitutional amendment protecting Minnesotans from discrimination? Y† Note: MN GOP endorsed: https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MN GOP platform: https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.pdf
9. Do you oppose laws that discriminate against traditional faith-based institutions because of their religious beliefs? Y† Note: MN GOP endorsed: https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MN GOP platform: https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.pdf
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† Note: MNGOP endorsed. https://www.mngop.org/endorsed-candidates/ | MNGOP Platform. https://www.mngop.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-MNGOP-Platform-adopted-May_14_2022.pdf