Virnig, Bianca

Meet the Candidate

Running For:
MN House of Representatives
District:
52B
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: "Reproductive Care is healthcare. Period. I will support the continued effort to protect Minnesotans' reproductive right to make their own choices about their bodies and ensure access to quality family planning services. As other states limit access to reproductive care, we must continue to destigmatize access to abortion care and reproductive healthcare across Minnesota." https://www.biancavirnig.com/issues | 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
2. In 2023, nearly all health and safety regulations for abortion were removed from Minnesota laws. Do you oppose this? N† Note: "Reproductive Care is healthcare. Period. I will support the continued effort to protect Minnesotans' reproductive right to make their own choices about their bodies and ensure access to quality family planning services. As other states limit access to reproductive care, we must continue to destigmatize access to abortion care and reproductive healthcare across Minnesota." https://www.biancavirnig.com/issues | 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
3. Do you support restoring statutory protections requiring life-saving care for babies born alive after a failed abortion attempt? N† Note: "Reproductive Care is healthcare. Period. I will support the continued effort to protect Minnesotans' reproductive right to make their own choices about their bodies and ensure access to quality family planning services. As other states limit access to reproductive care, we must continue to destigmatize access to abortion care and reproductive healthcare across Minnesota." https://www.biancavirnig.com/issues | 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
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: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0518118.htm#17957
5. Do you Support parents being involved when their children are considering making life-altering medical decisions regarding "gender identity"? N† Note: Stonewall DFL endorsed. https://www.biancavirnig.com/endorsements
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: Stonewall DFL endorsed. https://www.biancavirnig.com/endorsements
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: HF3567 "Commercial surrogacy vote": https://www.house.mn.gov/votes/votes.asp?ls_year=93&billnum=HF3567&session_number=0&year=2023&id=769
8. Do you agree that religious belief and practice should be included in any state constitutional amendment protecting Minnesotans from discrimination? N† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0518118.htm#17963
9. Do you oppose laws that discriminate against traditional faith-based institutions because of their religious beliefs? N† Note: https://www.house.mn.gov/cco/journals/2023-24/J0518118.htm#17963
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 and DFL endorsed https://www.biancavirnig.com/endorsements | MN DFL party platform. https://dfl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/DFL-Ongoing-Platform-2024-June-2.pdf