Jeff Johnson in CampusElect.org 2018 Gubernatorial coverage

On Abortion: Heartbeat bill: ban abortions at about 6 weeks of pregnancy

Jeff Johnson (R): Ban. Believes in the sanctity of human life from conception. Wants a "heartbeat bill," banning abortions at about 6 weeks of pregnancy.

Tim Walz (D): Legal. Believes in a woman's right to choose, & will continue this support as Governor.

Q: Let Planned Parenthood receive public funds for non-abortion health care?

Johnson: Unknown.

Walz: Yes. Voted against defunding Planned Parenthood.

On Drugs: Medical marijuana ok but not recreational

Jeff Johnson (R): Supports medical marijuana but opposed to legalizing recreational.

Tim Walz (D): Yes. Supports full legalization of medical and recreational marijuana for adults.

On Energy & Oil: Climate is changing naturally; human involvement debatable

Jeff Johnson (R): No. Says climate is changing naturally and human involvement is debatable.

Tim Walz (D): Yes. Sees climate change as real and urgent.

Q: Should the government limit the levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

Johnson: No. Believes that a single country's efforts to mitigate climate change would have only a "small effect" & "we don't need to reorder our economy based on climate change."

Walz): Yes. Supported legislation to restrict carbon emissions. Opposed Trump's decision to withdraw from Paris Climate Agreement.

Q: Support government subsidies for renewable energy?

Johnson: Questions Minnesota's mandates on producing renewable fuels like ethanol & biodiesel, but promises not to end them if elected.

Walz: Yes. Wants to expand the Renewable Energy Standard, so Minnesota will get at least 50% of its energy from renewables by 2030, up from 21% now.

On Families & Children: Gay "contractual unions" for hospital visits & inheritance

Jeff Johnson (R): No. But supports "contractual unions" for hospital visitation, inheritance or end-of-life decisions.

Tim Walz (D): Yes. Has campaigned for "full marriage equality" since 2005.

On Free Trade: Tariffs on China negatively affect Minnesota farmers

Jeff Johnson (R): No. Concerned about how Chinese tariffs will affect Minnesota farmers.

Tim Walz (D): No. Calls the tariffs "rash" & not in "the interests of America's farmers."

On Gun Control: Arm trained professionals in schools

Jeff Johnson (R): No. Opposes expanded background checks. Wants to arm trained professionals in schools & strengthen existing laws, not restrict "rights of law-abiding gun owners" with new laws.

Tim Walz (D): Yes. Supports expanded background checks & banning assault-style weapons--not arming teachers (he was a teacher for 20 years).

On Health Care: ObamaCare was sold as reform & there was no reform in it

Jeff Johnson (R): Repeal. Says the ACA "was sold as reform & there was no reform in it." Wants to move toward "a more free-market system."

Tim Walz (D): Support. Opposes attempts to roll back ACA. Believes single payer type system "is on Minnesota's horizon." Also supports allowing people to buy into programs like VA system, Medicaid & Medicare.

On Jobs: Minimum wage increase lessens options for young

Jeff Johnson (R): No. Says it would lessen options for young & least experienced people.

Tim Walz (D): Yes. Supports $15 minimum wage for Minnesota.

On Tax Reform: Trump tax cuts lower Minnesota taxes

Jeff Johnson (R): Support Trump tax cuts, would lower Minnesota taxes.

Tim Walz (D): No. Opposed 2017 tax cuts. Says 86 million middle-class families will see taxes increase while top 1% get 83% of benefit. Cutting MN taxes means cutting programs.