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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:

Chris Coleman on Crime
DFL: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Coleman on other issues.
  • Audit police response to alleged officer misconduct. (Apr 2016)
Mark Dayton on Crime
Democratic Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.
  • Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. (May 2018)
  • More resources for local law enforcement & COPS. (Jul 2000)
  • More gang prosecution. (Jul 2000)
  • Disgusted by Defense of Marriage Act. (Jul 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
Matt Dean on Crime
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Matt Dean on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Scott Jensen on Crime
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Jensen on other issues.
  • Work with law enforcement, citizen soldiers for safety. (May 2021)
  • Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. (May 2018)
Jeff Johnson on Crime
Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Johnson on other issues.
  • Violent criminals must be locked up, some for long sentences. (Sep 2018)
Amy Klobuchar on Crime
DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.
  • Appealed conviction downgrading felony to avoid deportation. (May 2020)
  • Address racism in the system though diversity, reform. (Feb 2020)
  • Safe harbor for prostitutes;but don't decriminalize sex work. (Oct 2019)
  • I support racial justice: make prosecutors accountable. (Sep 2019)
  • Reduce sentences for nonviolent offenders. (Sep 2019)
  • Abolish capital punishment. (Jul 2019)
  • Reduce mandatory minimum sentences. (Jul 2019)
  • Supports prison reform & treatment over punishment. (May 2019)
  • We must address human trafficking abroad and domestically. (Jul 2016)
  • Victims want convictions, but also want to trust courts. (Aug 2015)
  • People who break the law need to be held accountable. (Aug 2015)
  • Lock up predatory sex offenders indefinitely. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 64% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Tina Liebling on Crime
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tina Liebling on other issues.
  • Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. (May 2018)
  • Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. (May 2018)
  • Officers should control situation without deadly force. (May 2017)
  • More treatment courts; lower barriers to re-entry after jail. (May 2017)
Erin Murphy on Crime
DFL: Click here for Erin Murphy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Murphy on Crime
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Murphy on other issues.
  • Increase rehabilitation for human trafficking victims. (Feb 2021)
Rebecca Otto on Crime
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rebecca Otto on other issues.
  • Establish security practices for crime evidence. (Nov 2014)
  • Shut down traffic ticket diversions with alternative penalty. (Nov 2014)
Tim Pawlenty on Crime
Republican MN Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Pawlenty on other issues.
  • Reinstate death penalty for the most heinous crimes. (Jan 2011)
  • Minimum mandatory sentences & sex offender notification. (May 2010)
  • More prisons; tougher penalties for sex offenders. (Nov 2006)
Tina Smith on Crime
Democratic Minnesota Lieutenant Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tina Smith on other issues.
  • Supports comprehensive police-reform legislation. (Oct 2020)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Lori Swanson on Crime
Democratic candidate for governor of Minnesota: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lori Swanson on other issues.
  • Warns citizens about new methods of phone scamming. (May 2018)
Tim Walz on Crime
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Eliminate the death penalty. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports prison rehabilitation & job training. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)

Senate:

MN 2020: 2020 MN Senatorial race

Jim Abeler on Crime
Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Abeler on other issues.
  • Major overhaul needed for sex offender laws. (Dec 2013)
  • Supports use of deadly force in self-defense. (Feb 2012)
Karin Housley on Crime
Republican candidate for Minnesota U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Karin Housley on other issues.
  • Rehabilitative programs in prisons cut down on recidivism. (Jul 2018)
  • Fight to end criminal elderly abuse in senior care homes. (Nov 2017)
Heather Johnson on Crime
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Heather Johnson on other issues.
  • Punishing victimless crimes hurts poor but profits prisons. (Aug 2014)
  • Don't punish victimless crimes like prostitution & gambling. (Jul 2014)
Amy Klobuchar on Crime
DFL Sr Senator (MN); Democratic presidential contender: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.
  • Appealed conviction downgrading felony to avoid deportation. (May 2020)
  • Address racism in the system though diversity, reform. (Feb 2020)
  • Safe harbor for prostitutes;but don't decriminalize sex work. (Oct 2019)
  • I support racial justice: make prosecutors accountable. (Sep 2019)
  • Reduce sentences for nonviolent offenders. (Sep 2019)
  • Abolish capital punishment. (Jul 2019)
  • Reduce mandatory minimum sentences. (Jul 2019)
  • Supports prison reform & treatment over punishment. (May 2019)
  • We must address human trafficking abroad and domestically. (Jul 2016)
  • Victims want convictions, but also want to trust courts. (Aug 2015)
  • People who break the law need to be held accountable. (Aug 2015)
  • Lock up predatory sex offenders indefinitely. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 64% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Jason Lewis on Crime
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jason Lewis on other issues.
  • Public order is not a privilege, it is a right. (Jul 2020)
  • Without public order, the mob will control the neighborhood. (Jul 2020)
  • Don't second-guess the actions of police officers. (Nov 2016)
  • End overcriminalization: focus on high risk offenders. (Nov 2016)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Mike McFadden on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for Mike McFadden on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Newberger on Crime
Republican candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Newberger on other issues.
  • Stricter punishment reduces crime. (Mar 2018)
  • Let's connect a new prison by rail to North Minneapolis. (Apr 2015)
  • CC:Social services for rehabilitated felons. (Jul 2018)
Paula Overby on Crime
Green Party candidate for Minnesota U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paula Overby on other issues.
  • Oppose "tough on crime": it promotes autocracy. (May 2018)
Tina Smith on Crime
Democratic Minnesota U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tina Smith on other issues.
  • Supports comprehensive police-reform legislation. (Oct 2020)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Steve Carlson on Crime
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Steve Carlson on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:

Angie Craig on Crime
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Angie Craig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Keith Ellison on Crime
Democrat: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Keith Ellison on other issues.
  • No simplistic axioms like “tough on crime”. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • Abolish the federal death penalty. (Sep 2011)
  • Sponsored evidence-based & proven prevention for street gangs. (Mar 2013)
  • National standards on excessive use of police force. (Jan 2016)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Tom Emmer on Crime
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Emmer on other issues.
  • Establish the death penalty in Minnesota. (Nov 2008)
  • Death penalty for killing police officers. (Jan 2016)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Jim Hagedorn on Crime
Republican (District 1): Click here for Jim Hagedorn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Kline on Crime
Republican Representative (MN-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Kline on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted NO on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 62% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Jason Lewis on Crime
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jason Lewis on other issues.
  • Public order is not a privilege, it is a right. (Jul 2020)
  • Without public order, the mob will control the neighborhood. (Jul 2020)
  • Don't second-guess the actions of police officers. (Nov 2016)
  • End overcriminalization: focus on high risk offenders. (Nov 2016)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
Betty McCollum on Crime
Democratic Representative (MN-4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Betty McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Establish a domestic violence volunteer attorney network. (May 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Sponsored bill to abolish federal death penalty. (Dec 2020)
  • Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Rick Nolan on Crime
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Nolan on other issues.
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Ilhan Omar on Crime
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ilhan Omar on other issues.
  • The slogan "Defund the Police" is a policy demand. (Dec 2020)
  • Decrease penalties for protesters, sex offenders, and others. (Nov 2018)
  • Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. (May 2018)
  • Asked Biden Administration to abolish federal death penalty. (Jul 2019)
Erik Paulsen on Crime
Republican (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Erik Paulsen on other issues.
  • Authored law for DNA database for all felony arrests. (Nov 2008)
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Sponsored facilitating recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)
  • Rated 77% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)
Collin Peterson on Crime
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Collin Peterson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 22% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • More prison cells; more truth in sentencing. (Nov 1993)
  • Rated 69% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Dean Phillips on Crime
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dean Phillips on other issues.
  • Prosecute and deport violent criminals. (Apr 2020)
Pete Stauber on Crime
Republican (District 8): Click here for Pete Stauber on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Walz on Crime
Democrat: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Eliminate the death penalty. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports prison rehabilitation & job training. (Nov 2006)
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Rated 92% by the NAPO, indicating a tough-on-crime stance. (Dec 2014)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Mike Hatch on Crime
Former DFL Challenger for Governor (2006): Click here for Mike Hatch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Norm Coleman on Crime
Republican Sr Senator (MN): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Norm Coleman on other issues.
  • Too many suspects are released without trial or jail. (Sep 1998)
  • Strengthen the State Gang Task Force. (Sep 1998)
  • When we get tougher on enforcement, we see a change. (Sep 1998)
  • Voted YES on reinstating $1.15 billion funding for the COPS Program. (Mar 2007)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
Al Franken on Crime
DFL Jr Senator (MN): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Al Franken on other issues.
  • Ridicules imprisoning drug abusers & maximum sentences. (Apr 2004)
  • Sponsored bill for easier access to rape kits & analysis. (Nov 2009)
  • Rated 73% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Julianne Ortman on Crime
Former Republican Senate Challenger (2014): Click here for Julianne Ortman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michele Bachmann on Crime
Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Michele Bachmann on other issues.
  • Voted NO on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated 54% by the NAPO, indicating a moderate stance on police issues. (Dec 2014)
Jesse Ventura on Crime
Former Minnesota Independent Governor: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.
  • Whistleblowers perform a public service; Snowden is a hero. (Jun 2016)
  • Watch out for DNA Fingerprint Act's biometrics. (Mar 2010)
  • Opposes death penalty because DNA proves too many mistakes. (Apr 2008)
  • Presidential pardons: if you don't like it change the system. (Mar 2001)
  • Opposes “Three Strikes”; leave discretion to judges. (Jul 2000)
  • Crime statistics are distorted to encourage racism. (Jul 2000)
  • No role for governor in crime; it’s for local police. (Jan 1999)
  • Put up with death penalty until life sentences mean life. (Jan 1999)
  • Supported death penalty, but now as Governor opposes it. (Nov 1998)
  • Find compromise between rehabilitation and punishment. (Aug 1998)
  • Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs. (Sep 2001)
Mike Ciresi on Crime
Former DFL Senate Challenger (2008): Click here for Mike Ciresi on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rod Grams on Crime
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Rod Grams on other issues.
  • Voted NO on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
  • Voted YES on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
  • Voted YES on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
Mark Kennedy on Crime
Republican challenger (2006), U.S. Rep: Click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Kennedy on Crime
Republican (until 2006) (District 2): Click here for Mark Kennedy on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Walter Mondale on Crime
Former Democratic Challenger and Vice President (1981): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Walter Mondale on other issues.
  • Gideon brief established right to attorney. (May 2001)
Jesse Ventura on Crime
Independent Senate challenger (2008): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.
  • Whistleblowers perform a public service; Snowden is a hero. (Jun 2016)
  • Watch out for DNA Fingerprint Act's biometrics. (Mar 2010)
  • Opposes death penalty because DNA proves too many mistakes. (Apr 2008)
  • Presidential pardons: if you don't like it change the system. (Mar 2001)
  • Opposes “Three Strikes”; leave discretion to judges. (Jul 2000)
  • Crime statistics are distorted to encourage racism. (Jul 2000)
  • No role for governor in crime; it’s for local police. (Jan 1999)
  • Put up with death penalty until life sentences mean life. (Jan 1999)
  • Supported death penalty, but now as Governor opposes it. (Nov 1998)
  • Find compromise between rehabilitation and punishment. (Aug 1998)
  • Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs. (Sep 2001)
Paul Wellstone on Crime
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Paul Wellstone on other issues.
  • Investing in health and education reduces crime. (Dec 1998)
  • Voted YES on $1.15 billion per year to continue the COPS program. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on limiting death penalty appeals. (Apr 1996)
  • Voted NO on limiting product liability punitive damage awards. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on restricting class-action lawsuits. (Dec 1995)
  • Voted NO on repealing federal speed limits. (Jun 1995)
  • Voted NO on mandatory prison terms for crimes involving firearms. (May 1994)
  • Voted NO on rejecting racial statistics in death penalty appeals. (May 1994)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Joe Arwood on Crime
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Joe Arwood on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dean Barkley on Crime
Independent Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dean Barkley on other issues.
  • Opposes the death penalty. (Aug 2008)
  • Opposes mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Aug 2008)
  • Limit death row appeals; death penatly for drug trafficking. (Nov 1996)
  • Supports truth-in-sentencing & victim restitution. (Nov 1996)
Ford Bell on Crime
DFL challenger: Click here for Ford Bell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Cavlan on Crime
Green Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Cavlan on other issues.
  • Death penalty is flawed and doesn’t teach nonviolence. (Aug 2006)
  • No justice in incarcerating minor criminals for life. (Aug 2006)
Mark Dayton on Crime
Democratic Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.
  • Current penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. (May 2018)
  • More resources for local law enforcement & COPS. (Jul 2000)
  • More gang prosecution. (Jul 2000)
  • Disgusted by Defense of Marriage Act. (Jul 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
Robert Fitzgerald on Crime
Independence Party Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Fitzgerald on other issues.
  • Eliminate the federal death penalty. (Oct 2006)
Gil Gutknecht on Crime
Republican (District 1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Gil Gutknecht on other issues.
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Rated 30% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Megan's Law: public list of sexually violent offenders. (Jul 1995)
Anthony Hernandez on Crime
Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012): Click here for Anthony Hernandez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Luther on Crime
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 6): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bill Luther on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Megan's Law: public list of sexually violent offenders. (Jul 1995)
David Minge on Crime
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for David Minge on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Mar 1993)
Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on Crime
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Niemackl on Crime
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for James Niemackl on other issues.
  • Supports the death penalty. (Aug 2008)
  • Supports mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Aug 2008)
James Oberstar on Crime
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for James Oberstar on other issues.
  • Voted YES on enforcing against anti-gay hate crimes. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Tim Penny on Crime
Democrat (1982-1995) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Penny on other issues.
  • Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
Jim Ramstad on Crime
Republican Representative (MN-3): Click here for 13 full quotes OR click here for Jim Ramstad on other issues.
  • Voted YES on expanding services for offenders' re-entry into society. (Nov 2007)
  • Voted NO on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted NO on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 10% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • Moratorium on death penalty; more DNA testing. (Mar 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
  • Increase funding for "COPS ON THE BEAT" program. (Jan 2007)
  • Reduce recidivism by giving offenders a Second Chance. (Mar 2007)
  • More prisons, more enforcement, effective death penalty. (Sep 1994)
  • Megan's Law: public list of sexually violent offenders. (Jul 1995)
Martin Sabo on Crime
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Martin Sabo on other issues.
  • Voted YES on funding for alternative sentencing instead of more prisons. (Jun 2000)
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
  • Rated 78% by CURE, indicating pro-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
  • More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes. (Apr 2001)
  • Require DNA testing for all federal executions. (Mar 2001)
Bruce Vento on Crime
Democrat/Farmer/Labor (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Vento on other issues.
  • Voted NO on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime. (Jun 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining right of habeas corpus in Death Penalty Appeals. (Mar 1996)
  • Voted NO on making federal death penalty appeals harder. (Feb 1995)
  • Voted YES on replacing death penalty with life imprisonment. (Apr 1994)
Patty Wetterling on Crime
Former DFL challenger, 2004 Congressional nominee: Click here for Patty Wetterling on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kurt Bills on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for Kurt Bills on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chip Cravaack on Crime
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chip Cravaack on other issues.
  • Facilitate recovering crime victim restitution fees. (Apr 2011)
Michael Cummins on Crime
Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Cummins on other issues.
  • Supports death penalty only with DNA proof. (Jul 2008)
  • Supports mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Jul 2008)
Michelle Fischbach on Crime
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Michelle Fischbach on other issues.
  • Keep Rikers Island open and do not ease bail requirements. (Jul 2020)
  • Increase penalties for blocking highways, airports, transit. (May 2018)
  • Strongly pro-mandatory minimum, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
Dan Severson on Crime
Republican Challenger: Click here for Dan Severson on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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